Florida

Nearly half of US states oppose BDS – thanks to Bal Harbour?

Minnesota became 19th state to ban BDS, with 3 more on the way. Florida village Bal Harbour was the first town to oppose BDS, 18 months ago.

Plane loses wheel, makes emergency landing at Sarasota airport

Small plane lands safely in Florida after pilot discovers left rear wheel is missing.

Jewish woman in Florida told to 'get over Hitler'

Man of German descent approaches Jewish woman to yell at her to get over Nazi genocide without provocation.

Florida to increase security at Jewish schools

Both houses of Florida legislature vote to increase security funding for Jewish schools following waves of bomb threats.

Florida FIDF event raises over $2 million

More than 800 IDF supporters join MK Michael Oren for FIDF gala.

Alligator spotted near swimming area scares the locals

A 13-foot long alligator was spotted near a popular swimming area in northern Florida.

Florida Muslim students send flowers to Jewish organizations

Muslim Student Associations of Florida State and Florida A&M universities send flowers to Jewish organizations in show of solidarity.

Large swastika painted on car in Jewish neighborhood in Florida

Boca Raton neighborhood with large number of Holocaust survivors targeted by anti-Semitic vandalism.

Florida man convicted of planning ISIS-inspired attack

Florida man convicted of plotting to set off a bomb at a public beach.

Trump order leads Florida authorities to hold 7 Jews for 6 hours

Seven people with ties to the Syrian Jewish community reportedly delayed in Florida due to Trump immigration order.

Alert: Florida students prevent school massacre

Authorities arrest two students after receiving report of planned school shooting.

Fort Lauderdale shooter indicted

Federal grand jury indicts Esteban Santiago, the man accused of killing five people inside a Fort Lauderdale airport.

Charges filed against Florida airport shooter

Esteban Santiago accused of an act of violence at an international airport resulting in death and could face the death penalty.

Florida shooter 'heard voices telling him to join ISIS'

Florida shooter turns out to be father who was admitted to psychiatric hospital, had many encounters with US authorities.

Five dead in shooting in Florida airport

Five people killed in a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The shooter was arrested, motive is not yet known.

AJC donates to rebuilding of Florida mosque destroyed by arson

The American Jewish Committee donates funds to help rebuild a Florida mosque destroyed by arson.

Watch: 11 hostages freed in Florida standoff

Armed suspect took hostages during hours-long standoff with SWAT teams in Jacksonville, Florida.

Break-in at Florida Holocaust Museum

23-year-old breaks into the Florida Holocaust Museum, does not damage any of the displays.

Obama declares state of emergency as hurricane nears Florida

As Hurricane Matthew strengthens, Florida governor calls on 1.5 million people to evacuate and Obama declares state of emergency in Florida.

South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh Hashanah

South Florida synagogue was vandalized ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Florida, Carolinas prepare for deadly Hurricane Matthew

Governor Rick Scott warns residents, calling hurricane that killed 7 in Caribbean 'extremely dangerous'.

Neo-Nazi fliers dumped in Jacksonville neighborhood

Fliers dropped in Jacksonville, Florida, say Jews are 'plotting the minds of our government', calling to 'take America back from the Jews.'

Jewish man who set fire to mosque feels “embarrassed”

Joseph Michael Schreiber, a 32-year old Jewish man, admitted that he set fire to the Mosque where Omar Mateen would pray.

Trump continues to gain in Florida and Ohio

Latest polls show tight contest in two key states as Republican presidential nominee continues to gain momentum.

Watch: Space X rocket explodes

New footage reveals the moments of the sudden explosion which destroyed the Falcon 9 rocket - and the Israeli Amos-6 satellite with it.

Explosion at Cape Canaveral rocket launch site

A Space X Falcon 9 exploded on its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center - destroying an Israeli satellite in the blast.

Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba today

One small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today.

Rubio wins Florida GOP Senate primary

CNN projects Senator Marco Rubio will win the Florida GOP Senate primary.

Florida’s Orthodox Jews support Trump because they fear Clinton

Orthodox voters are pulling for Trump not necessarily because they like him but because they disdain Clinton.

Poll: Most Florida Jews support Clinton

The vast majority of Florida Jews will vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, but Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly support Trump.

Watch: Florida man pulls over cop for speeding

A Florida man pulled over a Polk County sheriff's deputy when he saw him speeding on a 90 mph road.

Miami lawmaker riles pro-Israel activists

Pro-Israel activists in Miami to protest Florida state senator who visited Judea and Samaria as the guest of a group that backs BDS.

Poll: Clinton has 9-point lead over Trump in Florida

Democratic presidential nominee has 48 percent support of voters in Florida over 39 for Trump, according to Monmouth University poll.

Health Ministry issues travel advisory for Florida over Zika

Israel's Ministry of Health issues an advisory on travel to southern Florida, due to Zika virus concerns.

Four people contract Zika in Florida

Four individuals in the Miami-Dade and Broward counties infected with the Zika virus by local mosquitoes.

Teens gunned down in Florida mass-shooting

2 dead, up to 17 wounded in shooting at Florida nightclub. 3 suspects in custody. Victims as young as 12-years old.

Florida mosquitoes tested for Zika

A Florida woman, who has no travel connections, has contracted the Zika virus. Health officials are racing to find the source.

Florida appeals judge's decision mandating kosher prison meals

State of Florida says mandated kosher meals program drains the state's budget.

Black cop from Brooklyn: Black lives don't matter to blacks

In a powerful essay, a cop from the Brooklyn ghetto writes to clear the police name and tear down the lies of Black Lives Matter.

Rabbi decries removal of polling site status from Florida mosque

South Florida rabbi speaks up for a mosque that was delisted as a polling station.

Rubio running in Florida 'to kill Iran deal'

Florida Senator cites the need to kill the Iran deal as one of the reasons for him seeking reelection to the Senate.

Florida: Alligator snatches away 2-year-old in Disney World

Authorities still searching for two-year-old child abducted by alligator while he was relaxing on shore last night.

Would-be Florida synagogue bomber pleads not guilty

James Medina pleads not guilty to a charge that he tried to detonate a bomb at a local synagogue.

Poll: Clinton and Trump neck and neck in three key states

Quinnipiac University poll finds Clinton and Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.

Would-be Florida synagogue bomber denied bail

South Florida man accused of plotting to bomb a Miami-area synagogue denied bail.

Florida man charged with plot to blow up local synagogue

James Gonzalo Medina, a convert to Islam, charged with trying to blow up synagogue near Miami with a fake bomb.

Florida governor signs off on Holocaust memorial for capital

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs a bill to create a Holocaust memorial in Tallahassee.

Jewish zookeeper, 38, killed by tiger at Florida zoo

38-year-old Jewish zookeeper in Florida killed after being attacked by a Malayan tiger.

How the discovery of missing girls inspired a return to Judaism

After missing Jewish teen girls found in Orlando swamp, the hotel's manager re-connects to his Jewish roots.

Florida teen accused of killing rabbi to remain free on bail

Deandre Edwin Charles accused of shooting Rabbi Joseph Raksin as he walked to synagogue, in suspected attempted robbery.

Florida synagogue vandalized

Surveillance video captures vandal who threw rocks at North Miami Beach synagogue door, police still in pursuit.

Rubio suspends presidential campaign

Loss to Trump in home state of Florida is final straw for Rubio's presidential bid.

Trump defeats Rubio in his home state

Initial tally shows Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are headed towards victory in Florida. In Ohio, Clinton and Kasich emerging as winners.

Jews set to hand Clinton Florida

Sanders has been absent from densely Jewish Miami, Palm Beach and Boca Raton counties. Polls predict 2:1 victory for Clinton.

Report: Rubio being advised to drop out before Florida

Advisers to Florida Senator reportedly suggest he drop out of the presidential race before a possible defeat in his home state.

Florida lawmakers overwhelmingly approve anti-BDS law

Legislation opposing boycotts of Israel passed in Florida by a 112-2 majority.

Florida becomes 5th state to pass anti-BDS resolution

Florida follows the lead of Tennessee, passes resolution condemning the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Florida university ramps up search for anti-Semitic vandals

Police release footage of two suspects placing swastika stickers and anti-Israel fliers around University of Central Florida campus.

'Go back to Auschwitz'; Rabbinical student assaulted in Florida

Assailant reportedly shouted 'Hitler was right' at 19-year-old rabbinical student before beating him in middle of Boca Raton street.

American Jewish Woman Loses Arm in Alligator Attack

Rachael Lilienthal of Orlando was bitten multiple times by an alligator while swimming in Florida's Wekiva River last Saturday.