Florida

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.
U.S. representative Randy Fine

Why the ‘Hebrew Hammer’ is becoming one of Israel’s loudest allies in Washington

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments


Khamenei’s army: The mysterious US-based Iranian X accounts supporting Iran's regime

A closer examination by The Jerusalem Post of dozens of X accounts replying to Khamenei’s speech revealed a set of numerous common patterns.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of the Iranian flag and screenshots of pro-regime messages on X/Twitter in Arabic.

Andrea Bocelli hosts former Gaza hostage Segev Kalfon for private concert at Miami home

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, held for 738 days, endured beatings, psychological torture, and being pressured to convert to Islam during Hamas captivity.

Andrea Bocelli performs on the stage during free 'Grace For The World' concert in St Peter's Square on September 13, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Rubio sees progress in Florida talks with Ukraine, needs more work to reach deal

Zelensky has said he expects the results of previous meetings in Geneva would be "hammered out" on Sunday.

Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak to the press after a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, November 30, 2025

Seized Chinese drones to be used as shotgun targets in massive US counter-drone drill

The 500 Chinese-made drones will be used for target practice in the largest counter-drone destruction event held in the United States

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of misusing disaster funds

Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on Wednesday on charges that she, her brother and others conspired to misappropriate a $5 million overpayment of COVID-19 relief fund.

US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) is greeted by US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) (L) and US Representative Frederica S Wilson (D-FL) (C) as she arrives at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on August 1, 2022.

Florida man charged for threatening Americans with Hamas symbols

Arsham Rashidi Dizajgan had allegedly posted on social media photographs and videos of American citizens with inverted red triangles over their heads with threatening messages.

A man walks past a graffiti reading "Oct 7, do it again”' on a retail store in Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2025.

Texas man charged with making antisemitic death threats to Jewish conservative pundits

A Texas man faces four counts each of making a written threat to commit a mass shooting/terrorism and extortion after allegedly posting threats against Jewish commentators and Seth Dillon.

Nicholas Ray Lyn was arrested in Texas for allegedly making antisemitic death threats to conservative activists.

Tampa police detain driver suspected of killing four, wounding 11 in high-speed collision

The suspect, identified as Silas Sampson, 22, was driving recklessly on the I-275 highway at a high speed befefore exiting the highway, and driving along

First responders at scene of deadly crash in Tampa, Floriday, November 8, 2025.

Florida police kill Turkish man threatening Tallahassee synagogue, Ron DeSantis

Turkish national 38-year-old Ali Bayhan was suspected of making terroristic threats against multiple elected officials, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Police guard the service entrance to the Palm Beach County Convention Center ahead of the motorcade arrival of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump on Election Day, in West Palm Beach, Florida U.S., November 5, 2024. (illustrative)

US court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property

An appeals court rejected claims that the state law discriminates against Asians or violates federal law.

An employee at a business centre watches the Chinese national flag being raised, in Beijing, China August 26, 2025.