Florida

Proud Boys-sympathizer wrote 200 vaccine exemption requests

'We're just allowing people to express themselves formally,' Rabbi Asher Meza says.

Florida congressman: 'The ADL is a racist organization'

Congressman defends Tucker Carlson amid spat with ADL, accuses the organization of 'racism'.

Florida expected to divest from Unilever next month

Florida's top pension investment officer says state has not received 'meaningful response' from Unilever after Ben & Jerry's boycott.

This is why Orthodox Jews are flocking to South Florida

COVID-19 has turned South Florida into a promised land for Orthodox New Yorkers.

Watch: Officers brutally attacked by Florida gunman

A Florida man with a lengthy criminal record opened fire on officers & proceeded to bash one in the head. (Graphic Violence)

What was behind the 'Jew, I have a question' aerial banner?

A plane dragged a banner reading 'Jew, I have a question' over the Florida sky. Was it anti-Semitic hate-speech, a joke, or something else?

Judge overturns DeSantis' ban on face masks in schools

A state judge ruled that the Florida Governor 'overstepped his authority' by trying to ban public schools from requiring face masks.

Jewish man slapped at Florida pool in front of his five children

Man confronts husband of woman who used anti-Semitic slur against another woman and is assaulted, police considering hate crime charges.

Prominent QAnon antisemite outed as Florida evangelical

Vociferously anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy theorist identified as evangelical Christian man from Florida.

Palm Beach synagogue partners with Shiloh

Rabbi Moshe Scheiner of Palm Beach Synagogue explains the significance of unity and becoming one with the world's oldest 'synagogue.'

Florida Jewish federation delivers 7,500 backpacks to needy kids

24-year old program is needed more than ever with pandemic causing financial hardships for many families.

Did Florida request ventilators from the federal government?

Governor Ron DeSantis on report that Florida requested hundreds of ventilators from the federal government: I have not heard about that.

Florida unable to enforce 'vaccine pass' ban on cruise ships

Florida governor DeSantis dealt a major blow as judge bars him from enforcing a ban on vaccine passes for some state businesses.

Jewish funeral planned for COVID skeptic who died of the virus

Dick Farrel, Florida shock radio host and former Newsmax anchor died of COVID last week.

The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

Low crime, high tourism, and a quiet life: Why some Jews from New York, Chicago, and northern Florida are looking into Key West.

Florida may drop Ben & Jerry’s parent company following boycott

Florida Governor says the state won’t put any state money into Unilever unless it reverses its boycott of Judea and Samaria.

Florida radio station cans Jewish news show, community outraged

Tampa Jewish community slams radio station’s decision to cancel pro-Israel Jewish program started to offset claims of station's bias.

Florida gas station selling swastika, Nazi eagle face masks

Customer shocked to discover Nazi-themed face masks for sale at Fort Lauderdale Shell gas station.

At historic site, two Jewish communities kick off partnership

Synagogue in Palm Beach, Florida, kicks off partnership with Israeli community of Shiloh, while boycotting Ben & Jerry's.

'Place Ben & Jerry's on list of companies that boycott Israel'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Unilever and Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria is in violation of the state's anti-BDS laws.

Man with swastikas harasses parents, students at Florida school

Parents are looking for a solution after man repeatedly stands outside school waving swastikas and harassing passersby.

Elsa hits Florida coast, downgraded to tropical storm

Elsa has weakened to tropical storm status as it threatens Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Family worried that Biden Surfside visit could be a distraction

Family of Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth cling to hope that the couple are still alive but worry a visit by the president could delay their rescue.

24 Miami apartment buildings put on structural violations list

48 hours after Surfside building's collapse, emergency audit reveals that multiple Miami buildings are behind on important repair work.

Gov. DeSantis: 'We of course accept Israel's support'

Florida governor speaks with Arutz Sheva about PM Naftali Bennett's offer of assistance, and impact of disaster on Miami's Jewish community.

Florida Rabbi:

'This tragedy transcends our capacity for understanding'

American Jews mobilize in response to deadly building collapse in Surfside, Florida.

25 of 99 missing people in Miami condo collapse may be Jewish

Hatzalah, Chesed Shel Emes and Miami Police Chaplain Rabbi Mark Rosenberg at the scene trying to locate missing victims.

DeSantis on tower collapse: 'We are bracing for some bad news'

Former Surfside mayor and building resident Barry Cohen witnesses the building turning into "a gaping hole of rubble."

Manhunt underway for 'coward' who shot Florida police officer

Full manhunt underway as suspect is 'armed and dangerous'.

Gov DeSantis signs bill allowing Hatzalah to operate in Florida

Bill will allow volunteer EMT services such as Hatzalah the use of lights and sirens when responding to emergencies as official ambulances.

Watch: 12-year-old boy, 14-year-old girl try to kill cops

Two minors were recorded engaging Florida police in a half-hour gun battle after running away from a group home.

Apartment of Jewish Florida uni students defaced with swastikas

Swastikas and the word "Nazi" written in chalk on front door of off-campus Tallahassee apartment shared by two Jewish university students.

Nikki Fried, Florida’s agricultural chief, to challenge DeSantis

Vowing to keep Democrats pro-Israel, Florida's Agricultural Commissioner announces challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

2 killed, 20 hurt in Miami mass shooting

3 gunmen open fire indiscriminately at concert at Miami billboard hall overnight.

Jewish owned Miami pizzeria targeted by anti-Semitic ranter

Man who repeatedly made anti-Semitic statements and Nazi salutes arrested for "felony stalking with prejudice."

DeSantis: Hypocrisy for Twitter to ban Trump but not Khamenei

At signing of bill banning censorship by Big Tech, Governor fires back at reporter who claims he's biased because of his ties to Trump.

Florida: Man places feces in front of synagogue

Man yells anti-Semitic remarks at a rabbi in front of South Florida synagogue, then returns and dumps bag of feces in front of the building.

Miami gun owner saves family from anti-Semites in SUV

Miami gun owner intervenes to help NJ Jewish family being harassed by garbage throwing anti-Semites in SUV.

Neo-Nazi van harasses pro-Israel supporters in Boca Raton, FL

Van with anti-Semitic phrases on it circles event, shouting anti-Jewish slurs at demonstrators, live streaming to white supremacist site.

Report: Shooting in Florida mall

Five people transferred to local hospital after shooting incident in Florida's Aventura Mall, reports say.

Task force demands changes to Holocaust standards in Florida

Dr. Laurie Cardoza-Moore: 'Bad Holocaust education will fuel the Jew-hatred of tomorrow.'

Florida rabbi’s cars vandalized in suspected anti-Semitic attack

After both cars damaged and his children traumatized, Rabbi wonders whether he was targeted for being Jewish.

Florida man behind incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti arrested

The man "tormenting" the Coral Gables Jewish community with a month of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents has been arrested by local police.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on cement plant wall in Florida

Graffiti linked to anti-Semitic website of "notorious" California-based white supremacist.

NY judge killed in hit and run while vacationing in Florida

Sandra Feuerstein, a Bush-appointed judge from Long Island, New York killed in hit-and-run in Florida. Driver arrested.

Florida governor outraged by YouTube

YouTube claimed comments made in the video contradict U.S. government guidelines. DeSantis: "antithetical to scientific inquiry".

Outrage after Florida village rejects mayor's menorah proposal

Mayor of Miami-area town pushes for menorah to be placed in town hall during holiday season, especially since the area is heavily Jewish.

U of North Florida student posts anti-Semitic QR codes on campus

Suspect faces disciplinary action for posting anti-Semitic and white supremacist QR codes across campus of Florida university.

Florida Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84

Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights activist and the longest-serving member of Florida's congressional delegation, has died.

Florida Republicans must learn how to fight!

Written about Florida, this message is appllicable in other states as well. Opinion.

Ivanka Trump will not run for Senate from Florida

Recent reports said former President's daughter could challenge Senator Marco Rubio in Florida.

Florida Republican to put Israeli flag next to Tlaib's office

Florida Republican Kat Cammack will put an Israeli flag outside her office which is right next door to that of Rashida Tlaib.

Case of new COVID-19 strain discovered in Florida

Health officials in Florida confirm first case of the new coronavirus strain that was first discovered in Britain.

Floridians can now ‘Stand with Israel’ on their license plates

Boca Raton graphic designer wins contest to create a 'Florida stands with Israel' license plate,

Laura Loomer loses Florida congressional race to Lois Frankel

South Florida incumbent Democrat defeats right-wing challenger Laura Loomer.

Trump campaign: Historic turnout in Florida

Trump campaign claims an historic Republican turnout in Florida. "GOP voter participation of historic proportions."

Young Israel praises termination of Florida Holocaust denier

National Council of Young Israel praises Palm Beach County School Board after it fired principal in wake of troubling comments on Holocaust.

Holocaust-denying Florida principal fired again

School board reverses coarse after rehiring principle who said he 'can't say' if Holocaust happened.

Israelis for Trump: 'Israel's best friend'

Joe Zevuloni of Florida to lead convoy in support of US President: 'When America's strong, Israel's a world power. Trump needs our vote.'

Florida school board rehires Holocaust denier principal

School board votes to rehire principal who said he could not say the Holocaust was historical fact following court ruling.