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


Guests told not to look outside hotel windows as Disney World sees third October death - NYP

The latest death saw a man die at Disney’s Contemporary Resort near Magic Kingdom Park outside Orlando, Florida.

 A float with people dressed as characters from the Walt Disney movie "Peter Pan" is seen as people attend the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022

Woman killed in fiery Tesla crash in North Miami Beach identified by her synagogue

The fatal accident occurred after the driver was cut off by an SUV.

 A sign is pictured at the location of a new Tesla, Inc. electric automotive.  California, US. October 18, 2023.

Divers recover 1,000+ silver reales and 5 gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida

Queens Jewels, the firm with exclusive salvage rights, values the well-preserved haul at about one million dollars and calls it the site’s largest coin find since 1990.

Divers recover more than 1,000 silver reales and five gold escudos from 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida coast.

Toddler mauled to death by alligator at Disney World

The body of Lane Graves was found 16 hours after an alligator was seen snatching him.

An alligator is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020. Picture taken January 15, 2020.

Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Israel bonds

Daniella Levine Cava is the mayor of Miami-Dade County, but her son is vocally opposed to her office’s investments in Israel bonds.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava holds a press conference at the Emergency Operations Center on May 15, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

Fire at Florida Chabad center before Rosh Hashanah investigated as potential hate crime

The fire, which was contained to the classroom and resulted in no injuries, is being investigated as both arson and a hate crime, according to the Punta Gorda Police Department.

Firefighters respond to a blaze at the Chabad of Charlotte County.

Florida man with hit list of Jews, Black Floridians, congressman gets 25 years in prison

A target list name groups to attack listed local synagogues, Jewish-owned businesses, and a Jewish member of Congress.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams may leave race for Trump-linked job - report

Mayor Eric Adams reportedly met with Trump allies in Florida as behind-the-scenes discussions raise questions about his political future in New York.

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York City, US, March 24, 2025.

'God’s definitely real': Florida man survives bullet to the chest thanks to his cross

The trauma surgeon who treated Perry said that he was “a very fortunate young individual because if his chain was not there, the outcome would have been completely different."

A gold pendant of Jesus hangs in the window of a store in the jewelry district in downtown Los Angeles. (illustrative)

Eight confirmed deaths in Florida after flesh-eating bacteria infects 13 

Louisiana has also reported an outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, with 17 cases recorded in 2025.

A boat of a Burmese pythons hunter is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020