Florida

Reaching the finish line in a half-marathon for the hostages

This year, every step on their route will be accompanied by a heartfelt prayer for the safety, health, and swift return of our hostages, who have been held captive by Hamas for over 120 days.

By YEHUDA KOHN
11/02/2024

Two dead after jet plane crash lands on Florida highway, collides with vehicle

WPLG said the plane, operated by the Hop-a-Jet charter aviation carrier, was ultimately destined for an executive airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where that company is based.

By REUTERS
10/02/2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis allocates $25m. for Jewish day school protection

The legislation was approved in last year's spending plan and will be distributed to 134 schools. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
05/02/2024

Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media

The legislation now goes to the Florida state Senate for consideration. Republicans control both chambers of the state legislature.

By REUTERS
25/01/2024

Florida emergency order waives transfer requirements, possibly tuition costs

Out-of-state students experiencing antisemitism on college campuses may have their transfer requirements and possibly tuition costs waived to attend Florida state schools.

Anne Frank’s diary, ‘Schindler’s List’ among titles at center of major Florida book-ban lawsuit

The case in Escambia County is one of several currently unfolding against local and state book-ban laws — and is not the only one to involve Jewish books.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
10/01/2024

Florida district pulls many Jewish and Holocaust books

A purge of books from Orange County, FL Public Schools to rid public and school libraries of materials deemed offensive have deemed a Holocaust book as too offensive to read.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/12/2023
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