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As hurricane season kicks off, Air Force and NOAA pilots are conducting pre‑flight checks on their specialized fleets: Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron operates 10 WC‑130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Biloxi, Mississippi. NOAA pilots fly three specialized jets from Lakeland, Florida. These aircraft are equipped to fly directly into tropical storms and hurricanes,

Developers linked to Adam Neumann, co‑founder of WeWork, purchased property in El Portal, Miami‑Dade County, and began demolition of a historic church to make way for a private Jewish school called “Student of Life, for Life.” The project includes classrooms and parking spaces for staff, but has triggered community outrage over the loss of the

On April 14, 2026, Carnival Corporation detected unauthorized access to its IT systems after a hacker used social engineering tactics to trick an employee. The company quickly stopped the activity and launched an investigation with external cybersecurity experts. The review found that the attacker accessed personal information, which may include: Names, addresses, and email addresses

Friends, With hurricane season right around the corner, now is the time for Floridians to prepare and stay vigilant. As the former Director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, I witnessed the devastating effects of hurricanes firsthand. What often makes the difference between a dangerous storm and a catastrophic one is preparation before landfall. That’s

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, a group of 7th‑grade students from the Shevet Agam Chapter of Israeli Scouts joined Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando at the Pearlman Food Pantry. Their participation was part of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year Program, which encourages young teens to take on missions that strengthen their ties to family, friends,

At a roundtable held at Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville, Senator Rick Scott joined rabbis and community leaders to discuss strategies for combating antisemitism and improving safety at Jewish institutions. The meeting followed alarming data showing antisemitic incidents have increased nearly 900% over the past decade. Scott toured the Torah Academy of Jacksonville before the

The Orange County School District announced plans to close seven campuses in the Orlando area due to a significant drop in student enrollment. The closures, set to take effect at the end of the current academic year, are part of a broader effort to consolidate resources and address budget pressures caused by declining attendance. District

Transition begins Wednesday (May 28, 2026): After several dry days, conditions will shift to a humid and unstable pattern. Tropical moisture influx: Winds will shift from the south, bringing moisture from the Caribbean and Gulf, fueling widespread showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures: Despite increased cloud cover, highs will remain in the upper 80s to low 90s°F,

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will convene a special legislative session next Monday to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot aimed at eliminating property taxes on primary residences, known as the Homestead Exemption. At a press conference in Tampa, DeSantis described the initiative as “historic,” noting that the plan would begin by

In his latest column, Jonathan S. Tobin argues that the Democratic Party has already lost its moral battle over antisemitism and Israel, as anti‑Zionist rhetoric has become increasingly mainstream among its candidates and leaders. Recent incidents highlight this trend: Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo suggested turning an ICE detention center into a prison for Zionists, a