Florida

Watch: Synagogue in Florida Vandalized by Violent Assailant

Video footage captures an unnamed shirtless assailant beating the glass door of Temple Beth Torah in Wellington, FL with a baseball bat.

Intrepid Florida Hostage 'Orders' 911 Rescue from Pizza Hut

Woman rescues herself and her children from knife-wielding boyfriend who seized her phone in pizza order asking for 911.

New Breakthrough in Florida Murder of Jewish Couple

Police announce new leads in murder case of Toronto-based Jewish couple Rochelle Wise and David Pichosky.

Mother & Daughter Hit By Car Going to Yom Kippur Services

Esther Benzohar Ohayon and daughter, Orly, were hit on Friday night by a car while walking to a Jacksonville, FL synagogue.

Oleh Sailor Tells of His Boyhood Shark Heroics in Florida

Anthony, now training to be an Israel naval warrior, tells Arutz Sheva how he took on a shark at age 6 - and won.

Florida University Fights Back With Anti-Racism Website

Florida university launches anti-racism website in an effort to fight against claims that it is not doing enough to counter anti-Semitism.

Florida Muslim Prisoners Try to Get On 'Kosher Bandwagon'

With the reinstatement of kosher meals for Jewish inmates in Florida prisons, Muslim prisoners in the state are also demanding kosher food

Jewish Canadian Couple Found Dead in Florida Townhouse

A Jewish couple from Toronto was dead inside their south Florida apartment on Thursday night, with police investigating a double homicide.

Miami Vandals Try to Extinguish Light of Hanukkah

A giant menorah and dreidel in Miami were vandalized, in an unsuccessful attempt to spoil the spirit of Hanukkah.

Thin Clue that Guma Aguiar Still Is Alive

Jewish millionaire and philanthropist Guma Aguiar may be alive, his wife’s attorney says. He disappeared on his boat in a storm in June.

Obama Declared Winner in Florida

Obama wins the state of Florida, receiving 50 percent of the vote to Romney's 49.1 percent.

Romney's Campaign Hints He Lost Florida

Mitt Romney's senior campaign adviser in Florida hints he lost the state, where a result is still to be declared.

Jewish Democrats Grayson and Frankel Win in Florida

Lois Frankel and Alan Grayson, both Jewish Democrats, won congressional seats in Florida.

Major US Media Want a Change, Switch Support to Romney

The New York Daily News surprises analysts and endorses Romney, NY Post, Newsday, Florida and Texas newspapers also want a change.

Riot Threats if Obama Loses

Early Voting Bomb Scare in Florida; Romney Leads State Poll

A bomb scare delayed early voting in Florida and led to tensions and fears of riots that may highlight the day after Election Day.

Obama and Romney Neck and Neck in Key States

Polls released show President Obama and Mitt Romney are neck and neck in four swing states.

Second Ad Featuring PM Netanyahu Airs in Florida

A new ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is set to hit the airwaves in Florida.

Romney and Republicans Make Agressive Bid at Jewish Vote

Sheldon-Adelson backed Republican Jewish Coalition make agressive attempt at Jewish voters in American swing states

Obama’s Jewish Support Continues to Drop

Obama’s support among Jews continues to drop although most polls show his standing is on the rise among the general population.

New American Pizza – 'With Everything' Except Obama

Obama’s pizza campaign stop, YouTubed with his being lifted in the air, has brought a backlash reflecting a sharp divide among voters.

'Obama Oy Vey' Campaign May Convince Jews to Move to Israel

Members of Republican Jewish Coalition rallied in Florida on Sunday with some saying they 'might move to Israel if Obama gets re-elected.'

Video: Obama Helplessly Bear-Hugged into the Air

Obama jokingly poked fun at a 260-pound pizza owner, who promptly got the last laugh, bear-hugging the helpless president into the air.

Guma Aguiar, Still Missing, Left Tefillin on Boat

The case of the missing pro-Israel millionaire Guma Aguiar remains unsolved, but police revealed his tefillin were found on his boat.

US Sues Florida for Halting Kosher Meals

The federal government is suing Florida's Department of Corrections for not offering kosher meals to prison inmates.

Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El Al

A woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man.

Undercover Agents Overthrow Neo-Nazi Gang in Florida

A neo-Nazi motorcycle gang created by undercover law-enforcement agents has helped overthrow terrorist cells Florida.

Florida’s Jewish Vote Looms Critical for Obama

Florida’s Jews who backed Obama in 2008 are thinking twice, and the “Jewish vote,” including those living in Israel, could be critical.

Suspected Synagogue Bomb Bag ‘Full of Religious Books’

Whoever left a duffel bag at a Florida synagogue scared the dickens out of its rabbi. A bomb squad found it full of religious books.

Florida Democratic Leader Quits After Anti-Israeli Rants

A South Florida DNC representative resigned from her post after her anti-Israel e-mails sparked outrage.

Guma's Uncle Wants His E-mail Exchanges with Mother

Court grants Thomas Kaplan's request to preserve communication between Ellen and son, missing tycoon Guma Aguiar.

Aguiar Wife's Divorce Request 'Pushed Him over the Edge'

Attorney for Guma Aguiar's mother: "An hour before he got on his boat, the wife told Guma she wanted a divorce."

Neo-Nazis Plotting Attacks Outside of Disney Theme Parks

Police arrested ten suspects linked to white supremacist group for planning to attack on Jews, immigrants, minorities in Central Florida.

Jewish Ire 'Could Cost Obama Florida'

Michael Tomasky in Daily Beast: Obama lost support of 16% of Jews, was outmaneuvered by Netanyahu.

ZOA Lashes Out Against 'Mock Eviction' Decision

ZOA: 'Eviction notices' intended to demonize Israel, target Jewish students; University has obligation to condemn anti-Semitic bigotry.

Over 200 Jewish Students Receive Mock 'Eviction Notices'

Over 200 Jewish students at Florida Atlantic University received fake “eviction notices” from ‘Students for Justice in Palestine.’

Jewish Headstones Vandalized in Florida Cemetery

Headstones, marked with the Jewish Star of David, were vandalized over the weekend; Investigations pending of possible hate crime.

Romney Romps in Florida; Is GOP Jewish Vote an ‘Invention?’

The GOP Jewish vote in Romney’s big victory in Florida appears to have been like Gingrich’s description of “Palestinians” – an invention.

FBI Arrests Would-be Terrorist in Tampa, FL

The FBI has arrested a 25-year-old Muslim would-be terrorist who was planning an attack in Tampa, Florida.