Florida

Jewish lawmakers face surge in antisemitic threats

Rep. Jared Moskowitz becomes latest Jewish lawmaker to reveal antisemitic threats.

Florida congressional race erupts into antisemitism controversy

Remarks by GOP Rep. Randy Fine and congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian trigger backlash from Armenian-American groups amid widening dispute on Israel, antisemitism, and alliances.

Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover

Petitioners are seeking to postpone the election by one week, arguing that thousands of observant Jewish residents will be unable to reach polling stations due to holiday restrictions.

Siblings charged after explosive device found at CENTCOM base

Man accused of planting explosive device at MacDill base in Florida; sister charged after allegedly aiding and leaving US with him

Chicago man charged over threat to 'shoot up a synagogue'

Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.

Cuba kills four on Florida boat after gunfire at officers

Cuba says its soldiers killed four people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat after it allegedly opened fire in Cuban waters. One Cuban officer was injured in the incident.

One dead

Dramatic security incident at Trump's resort

Armed man carrying apparent shotgun and fuel can shot dead after approaching north gate of Mar-a-Lago; President Trump was at White House.

Twin city shows solidarity:

US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

In a ceremonial ceremony attended by local leaders and residents, Hallandale Beach, Florida, unveiled 'Sderot Way,' honoring its bond and showing support for the city of Sderot.

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Two South Florida men face hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a Jewish man in Miami Beach, yelling “Jews! Jews!" and spraying him with liquid from a water gun.

Unanimous vote

Florida city approves IHRA antisemitism definition

Parkland, Florida, unanimously adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism, with Jewish residents urging action.

Heil Hitler in Miami Beach:

America’s vacation capital becomes an antisemitic haven

Miami Beach now stands where many cities have stood before it-often too late. Will it be a place where antisemitism is confronted early, honestly, and forcefully? Opinion.

Tragedy in Florida:

Israeli pastry chef killed in workplace accident

Mordehay Grunberger was killed when he fell into an into an industrial kneading machine at a kosher bakery.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has come out stronger than ever before'

Speaking in Surfside, Florida, PM Netanyahu says Israel is “stronger than ever,” urges Jews to “fight back” against antisemitism, and vows to return the last hostage from Gaza.

Netanyahu tells Evangelicals:

This is a shared Judeo-Christian struggle

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with evangelical leaders in Florida, praising Christian Zionist support for Israel and warning of a broader battle for Judeo-Christian values and Western civilization.

56-year-old takes murdered Rabbi's name at circumcision ceremony

A 56-year-old man from Russia took for himself the name of a Chabad emissary murdered in the Bondi Beach attack during his circumcision ceremony.

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Light aircraft lands on moving car on highway in Florida

A Beechcraft light aircraft made an emergency landing on a Florida highway and collided with a Toyota Camry.

DeSantis declares:

CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood designated as terrorist entities

Florida Governor designates CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, directing agencies to block support and prevent unlawful activities.

Your Israel home awaits: Free Florida event reveals how

Turns out securing property in Israel is simpler than you think when you have the right guidance. Join dozens of real estate projects, financial experts, and Israeli lawyers at Florida's largest Israeli real estate event this December - and discover exactly how to purchase, protect, and profit from your Israel investment while accessing exclusive event-only discounts.

Tallit and tefillin found in airport trash in Florida

A tallit and tefillin that were lost were found in a trash bin after a complex search operation involving volunteers, airport staff, the waste management department and the local sheriff's office.

FBI arrests Florida man for threats using Hamas terror symbols

Florida man indicted for posting threats using Hamas-linked symbols on TikTok. The FBI says he targeted Americans and praised violence. He was arrested after a joint investigation across two states.

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Bnei Brak city officials travel first class to Florida, allegedly to examine models of slides, but without official approval.

Texas man arrested for antisemitic death threats faces charges

Nicholas Lyn Ray of Texas is charged with making antisemitic death threats to Jewish conservative pundits.

Man arrested for death threats against Jewish media figures

Texas man and Candace Owens follower faces extradition to Florida for making series of threats against Jewish media figures and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon, claiming they were involved in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

FBI probes hunting stand near Trump’s airplane exit in Palm Beach

Suspicious hunting stand with a direct view of President Trump’s Air Force One exit found at Palm Beach Airport. The FBI is investigating.

Planned attack on Orlando Chabad House foiled

Two Brazilian nationals staying illegally in Orlando were arrested after allegedly planning to set fire to and bomb the Chabad House there.

Florida man charged with hate crime for arson at Chabad

Florida man charged with arson for setting Chabad classroom ablaze before Rosh Hashanah.

New Florida bill: 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act'

State Representative Chase Tramont introduced a historic bill in Florida, 'We start with recognition of Judea and Samaria and move on to sovereignty.' Yossi Dagan responded, 'The law is historical justice - sovereignty is victory.'

Fire at Florida Chabad:

Fuel found in classroom, along with spray-painted 'J'

Fire at Florida Chabad center before Rosh Hashanah investigated as potential hate crime.

Florida man gets 25 years for plot to attack Jews & black people

Miami resident sentenced for possession of multiple guns and thousands of bullets and for making "detailed" plans to attack Jewish and African American targets.

Tragedy in Florida:

Father jumps into water to save daughters after deadly crash

13-year-old Rochel Aliza Nisanov was killed when her jet ski collided with a dock. Her 16-year-old sister Aviva Bracha was critically injured.

Florida:

Man guilty of posing as flight attendant to get 120 free flights

Federal jury in Miami convicts Tiron Alexander, 35, of wire fraud and unlawfully entering secure airport areas after he posed as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.

Florida rejects UF president pick over Gaza protests, DEI record

Florida board blocks hiring of U of Michigan president criticized over encampment response.

Chabad emissary to Florida

Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar dies at 78

Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar, visionary leader of The Shul of Bal Harbour and founder of the Aleph Institute, dies at age 78. A driving force in Jewish outreach and education, he leaves a lasting legacy in South Florida and across the United States.

Targeted pro-Israel businesses

Florida vandal sentenced to six years

Jordanian man who vandalized Florida businesses over their support for Israel sentenced to six years in prison for issuing violent threats, including one against an energy facility.

ADL:

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media

Phoenix Ikner, 20, may have looked up 'scientific racism, an idea that underlaid Nazi antisemitism, as well as 'national confederate flag,' ADL says.

Two dead, six injured in Florida university shooting

Florida State University shooting leaves two dead, multiple hospitalized; one suspect in custody.

Mechanical failure

Three killed in Florida plane crash

Small aircraft crashes near Military Trail in Boca Raton shortly after takeoff, killing all three people on board. One person on the ground injured. Authorities believe mechanical failure may be to blame.

Florida paper fires editor who ran anti-Israel cartoon

Tony Doris, a Jewish editor in Florida, says he was fired after running cartoon about Gaza.

DeSantis appointee:

There are too few 'straight, white non-Jews' in Democrat party

Scott Yenor, appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the state's university board, under fire for comments about Jews, women.

Florida:

Man charged for firing at two men, thinking they were Palestinian

Man in Florida charged with two counts of attempted murder after firing multiple shots at two Israeli men in Miami Beach, believing they were Palestinians.

Jewish man fires at Israelis, mistaking them for Palestinians

Florida police arrest Mordechai Brafman, 27, on suspicion of firing towards two Israeli men on Miami Beach.

Florida man charged with plotting attack on AIPAC office

Man charged with stalking in preparation for a planned attack on former site of AIPAC offices, not realizing AIPAC was no longer there.

Jewish Democratic lawmaker switches to Republican Party

Rep. Hillary Cassel of the Florida State Legislature announces that in light of the Democrats' failure to fully support Israel and tolerance for extremists, she is switching parties.

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.

'I feel like bin Laden'

Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, arrested following an FBI investigation that included undercover recordings of him allegedly making incriminating statements.

Man with antisemitic manifesto plotted to kill Florida rep.

Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz recently revealed that a man with an antisemitic manifesto had been arrested for plotting to assassinate Moskowitz.

Democrats are losing votes in Florida, local party leader says

Florida Dems chair Nikki Fried says many Jews have started to ‘question the Democratic Party.’

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

Hurricane Milton makes landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding.

Category 5 storm

Hurricane Milton making its way to Florida

Hurricane Milton again strengthens to Category 5 storm as it heads toward the Florida coastline. Storm surge and hurricane warnings extended along the east coasts of Florida and Georgia.

Torah scrolls saved from fire in Florida Chabad House

One of the Torah scrolls saved from the fire survived the Holocaust and was expected to be used for the first time on Yom Kippur.

Trump would-be assassin identified as Ryan Wesley Routh

Law enforcement sources say the man who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club and was arrested is Ryan Wesley Routh. Authorities are working to determine a motive.

Florida:

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison over 2022 antisemitic attack

19-year-old sentenced to 10 years in prison after earlier pleading no contest to attacking four Jewish teenagers who were walking along a road during the holiday of Sukkot in 2022.

Florida:

Jordanian man smashes solar panels worth $700,000 over Israel

Man in mask breaks doors of businesses, leaves notes threatening to blow up businesses that support Israel, before spending hours sabotaging a solar energy facility.

Florida:

DeSantis signs bill codifying IHRA antisemitism definition

Florida Governor signs law defining antisemitism in state law, which was widely supported in the legislature. Combat Antisemitism Movement praises the move.

Florida:

Dozens of synagogues receive bomb threats

More than 50 synagogues in the state of Florida receive bomb threats, resulting in sweeping searches and precautionary evacuations.

Florida: Arab Americans suing county official over Israel bonds

Palm Beach County official sued over record $700M investment in Israel bonds.

US primaries:

Trump and Biden register more primary wins

Both Trump and Biden have already clinched their respective parties’ presidential nomination.

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

Man arrested after Fort Lauderdale Chabad center is damaged in apparent arson attack.

Florida:

Man who threatened Israelis sentenced to prison

21-year-old who left a threatening voicemail with the World Jewish Congress and a local synagogue sentenced to six months in prison.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.