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Biketoberfest: Nazi-symbol hats spark outrage at Florida bike festival
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Biketoberfest: Nazi-symbol hats spark outrage at Florida bike festival

Mayor Derrick Henry: “It’s morally reprehensible someone would want to sell that.” A vendor at the Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida, revved up controversy last week by selling hats featuring Nazi symbols and imagery, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported. Identified only as Jenny, the vendor told the local news outlet that the merchandise was not...

Chaverim Open in South Florida
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Chaverim Open in South Florida

Chaverim of South Florida is a volunteer services organization comprised of a dedicated team of altruistic volunteers. Dispatchers and service members are standing by 24 hours a day to help take care of the needs of our community.From jumpstarts and flat tires to auto lockouts and house lockouts and more Chaverim is there for all...

Hatzalah South Florida Announces New Logo
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Hatzalah South Florida Announces New Logo

When you see our logo and colors in your neighborhood, you’ll know that Hatzalah South Florida is present and ready to help you, your family and your neighbors 24/7/365. The new ambulances are currently being outfitted and made ready to service our communities. Below is a mock up image for your preview. Our communications team...

FL Rep Says He Will Vote Against Israel
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FL Rep Says He Will Vote Against Israel

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Florida Rep. Omari J. Hardy describes himself on Twitter as a “Troublemaker Extraordinaire” and when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict he has made it clear he aligns with the Democratic party’s progressive wing. Hardy’s position on U.S. military aid to Israel has separated him from the 11 Democratic candidates who...

Simon Wiesenthal Center Launches Ad Campaign to Address Anti-Semitism at Unilever
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Simon Wiesenthal Center Launches Ad Campaign to Address Anti-Semitism at Unilever

Sparked by Ben & Jerry’s boycott of Israel, storied Jewish anti-Semitism watchdog calls for consumers and legislators to act against the global company. LOS ANGELES — Today, the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) announced a campaign to confront anti-Semitism at Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, in response to the ice cream maker’s recent...

Miami city manager suspends Art Acevedo as police chief, intends to fire him after short tenure
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Miami city manager suspends Art Acevedo as police chief, intends to fire him after short tenure

MIAMI –  Miami officials have decided to fire the city’s new police chief six months into his stormy tenure, after he was lambasted by city commissioners who he accused of meddling in the police department and internal affairs investigations. Miami City Manager Art Noriega said in a statement Monday that he suspended Chief Art Acevedo...