Florida

18th-century British warship found off coast of Florida

After the ship was wrecked, about 300 crewmembers managed to survive 66 days stuck on what is now known as Garden Key, the second largest island in the Dry Tortugas.

Anti-Zionist arrested during protest of IDF soldiers at Florida International University

Students for Justice in Palestine at Florida International University said that one of its activists had been arrested by the FIU police department and charged with battery.

Jordanian man arrested in Florida for antisemitic threats against Orthodox Jews

This incident comes amidst heightened tensions following the Israel-Hamas war that began approximately four months ago.

The surprising reason I'm a settler

Like so many fellow “settlers,” I didn’t move to a Jewish town in Judea and Samaria (the biblical name for the region commonly called the West Bank) for ideological reasons.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
09/03/2024

Florida man carries around giant shark, promotes fishing to followers

The man, known as “Hood Fishing Entertainment” on social media, documented himself carrying a large shark as if “he had just caught a catfish,” one Instagram commenter wrote.

03/03/2024
Coronavirus & Israeli Tech

Research for revolutionary technology for seeing through walls

Now, the University of South Florida team plans to continue their research to improve the technology’s speed and accuracy further to expand its applications in the future.

Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘challenges’ won’t deter him

The governor endorsed a proposed law that would let districts impose a $100 fee on parents who object to more than five books.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/02/2024

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
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