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Florida man forfeits ancient Torah scrolls, cuneiform tablets in US antiquities smuggling probe

Weinberg forfeited $75,000 in US currency as proceeds of violations of federal anti-smuggling statutes, and was barred for two years from selling or purchasing any foreign antiquities.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Artifacts seized by authorities from Matthew Winberg of Miramar Beach, Flordia, November 11, 2026.
U.S. Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) arrives ahead of a classified Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) briefing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026.

Rep. Fine to 'Post': I will not endorse Vance in 2028, blaming Jews for GOP losses 'inexcusable'

Republican Congressman Randy Fine of Florida accused Vice President JD Vance of betraying Trump and scapegoating Israel and American Jews for the Republican Party’s crushing midterm defeat.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Florida's DeSantis preparing 2028 presidential bid after GOP midterm losses - report

The Florida governor has contacted at least one national consultant and his super PAC has begun fundraising, according to The Washington Post, though DeSantis said he had not reached out to anyone.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An FBI patch is displayed on a ballistic body armor vest at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr., 82, was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland, Florida, over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

|ByREUTERS

How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Until now, Vance's position as vice president has given him a significant advantage. He was widely seen as Trump's heir apparent, the person best positioned to secure the president's endorsement.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeats challenger in Florida despite redrawn district

Moskowitz earned around 51.5% of the vote to Singer’s 46.4% and will represent a district that runs from Delray Beach down to Miami Beach in the US House of Representatives.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026BySOFIA SARIC/MIAMI HERALD/TNS
US Rep. Jared Moskowitz speaks during a candidate forum with former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Congressional District 25 candidate, and South Florida Sun Sentinel political reporter Anthony Man at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida, on October 20, 2026.

Democrats lead in key battleground states ahead of Senate midterms race - NYT poll

The survey shows that Texas is ready to flip Democrat. If accurate, that means that Texas is primed to elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly forty years.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026ByJONAH DAVIDOV
US President Donald Trump adjusts his cap as he speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, US, November 1, 2026.

FAA: Plane crashes in Palm Beach, Florida after rapid dive, killing nine passengers

The plane descended 27,000 feet in under a minutes before tracking data cut off, CNN reported.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Scene from the plane crash.

US midterm elections 2026: Four key House races that could determine control of Congress

Ahead of the US Midterm elections, here are The Jerusalem Post’s key House of Representatives races to watch.

NOVEMBER 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the US midterm elections, in New York, on October 24, 2026.

Florida man arrested, charged with threatening mass shooting against Jewish community

According to FDLE, 31-year-old Jerry Sneed has been charged with written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.

OCTOBER 31, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Jerry Sneed, 31, was arrested after allegedly threatening a newly established Jewish residential community with a firearm in posts on social media.

Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2026ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

At least 12 injured in late-night shooting near Florida A&M University stadium in Tallahassee

Police said 11 of the 12 injured sustained gunshot wounds, adding that 6 of the injured were adults and 6 were juveniles.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByREUTERS
A police officer with the Florida Highway Patrol looks on before the start of a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida; Illustrative.

Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to a report by Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire.

OCTOBER 20, 2026ByAARON GLICK
Talks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC in early 2026; Illustrative.

Sukkot in Florida offers an Israeli family joy, community, and a reminder of war - opinion

A family’s Sukkot vacation at Disney World brings joy, but a conversation with an Israeli teenager reveals the lasting toll of wartime life.

OCTOBER 17, 2026ByBARBARA SOFER
Writer's family in the Magic Kingdom: Matan (L), Ariel (top), Eliana (R), Ye’ela (front); writer at 2nd R.