Florida

Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in floating hamster wheel

The man tried sailing from Florida to London, even threatening to blow himself up as officers attempted to detain him.

Disney Neo-Nazis were 'paid actors' - US congressman

The ADL issued a statement condemning Congressman Mills' comments.

Florida JCC canceled slavery-focused talk with Jewish author, citing ‘current political climate'

The episode highlights the new ways in which Jewish authors and even institutions have become embroiled in a broad effort.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/09/2023

Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia

Idalia slammed ashore as a powerful Category 3 hurricane at Keaton Beach in Florida's Big Bend region, packing winds of about 125 mph.

By REUTERS
31/08/2023

Florida gunman was chased from Black college minutes before shooting

The shooter had parked on campus and was donning gloves and a vest when students saw him and summoned campus police.

By REUTERS
29/08/2023

Jacksonville shooter carried a swastika-decorated gun, police say

The US Justice Department is investigating the shooting as “a hate crime and an act of racially-motivated violent extremism."

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
28/08/2023

Three people killed in 'racially motivated' shooting in Jacksonville

"It's unjust that we can't even walk on the sidewalk because we're not safe in any stores," a Jacksonville city council member stated.

26/08/2023

Florida man pretends to be vet, kills pregnant Chihuahua

61-year-old Sanchez was a pet groomer, not a vet, and performed a C-Section with non-medical grade equiptment.

Orthodox Jewish Florida mayor receives neo-Nazi death threat

Shlomo Danzinger was elected in 2022 as Surfside's first Orthodox Jewish mayor, a city in which half of the residents are Jewish.

Florida man wins US Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.58b.

The winning numbers drawn were 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, and the Megaplier was 14, according to the Mega Millions website.

By REUTERS
09/08/2023
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