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Emergency crews in Miami‑Dade and Broward counties have been battling a fast‑moving wildfire since Sunday, May 10. The blaze, reported near North Krome Avenue and NW 186th Street, spread rapidly across dry sawgrass in the Everglades, consuming thousands of acres and threatening homes in Pembroke Pines. Key Developments Location: Main fire centered at Mack’s Fish Camp (18599

Florida’s legislature will convene a special session on Tuesday, May 12, to reach an agreement on the $115 billion state budget, a process overshadowed by political friction between the House of Representatives, the Senate, and Governor Ron DeSantis. According to the Miami Herald, the dispute reflects deeper divisions over public education spending, Everglades restoration funding, and potential tax reductions. Lawmakers from

A newly unveiled golden statue of Donald Trump at Trump National Doral in Miami has reignited national debate over political symbolism, public art, and activism in America. The 22-foot sculpture — dubbed the “Don Colossus” — was reportedly funded by crypto investors and dedicated during a ceremony led by evangelical pastor Mark Burns. While the

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into Bay District Schools in Florida after receiving a complaint from the Anti‑Defamation League (ADL) and the law firm Akerman LLP. The complaint alleges that the district failed to take adequate action after students at A. Crawford Mosley High School delivered classroom presentations containing

Several pro‑Israel Democratic members of Congress, including multiple Jewish lawmakers, may face difficult re‑election battles under a new redistricting plan proposed in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis introduced the map during a special session, arguing that it reflects population changes and ensures compliance with constitutional requirements. Critics, however, contend that the plan is a deliberate attempt

  If you live anywhere between Aventura and Boca, you already know: there’s something happening here. On any given Thursday night, there are Shabbat dinners filling up across Hollywood. A CYP event in Surfside. A women’s shiur in Bal Harbour. A young professionals mixer in Wynwood. A Federation thing in Boca. A pop-up in Sunny

For the first time in American history, a sitting U.S. president has called on the nation to collectively observe a Shabbat. As part of Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump has officially designated the period from sundown Friday, May 15, to nightfall Saturday, May 16, as

The Anti‑Defamation League (ADL) has released its annual audit showing that, while the overall number of antisemitic incidents in the United States declined in 2025, violent assaults against Jews rose to alarming levels. The report documented 203 assaults, a 4% increase from 2024, and 32 attacks involving deadly weapons, up 40% from the previous year.

MAY 5, 2026 In a historic gesture recognizing Jewish tradition and religious freedom, Donald Trump has proclaimed May 15–16 as a National Shabbat, calling on Americans of all backgrounds to observe a day of rest, reflection, and gratitude. Issued as part of Jewish Heritage Month and the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations, the proclamation marks

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS Orlando) has secured a significant in‑kind donation to help meet community needs. A local company provided 21 pallets of bottled water, totaling more than 43,000 pounds, to the Pearlman Food Pantry in Winter Park. The pantry, one of the region’s most vital resources for families struggling with food