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Stuck between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, sense wins out in Florida primaries - comment

Florida’s primaries produced plenty of the political chaos for which the state has become famous. Ultimately, antisemitism was rejected, and it was a good night for pro-Israel and Jewish candidates.

Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.
REP. RANDY Fine, former gambling executive, won a special election in a deep-red district on Florida’s northeast coast.

Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian as another Jewish incumbent wins primary

 El gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis habla en la Cena Amos Tuck de la NHGOP 2023 en Manchester, New Hampshire, EE.UU., 14 de abril de 2023.

After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office

Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaigns outside of the Kings Point Clubhouse polling station on August 18, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary after Florida redistricting upends her longtime district


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

Michael Kurilla completes tenure as CENTCOM chief, passes down position to Brad Cooper

Kurilla, who has held the position since 2022, was the US military official who commanded the attack on the Iranian nuclear facilities and led the naval campaigns against the Houthis in Yemen.

 CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla with IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar.