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AJC Urges Americans to Back Jewish American Security Act Amid Rising Antisemitism

Dear Moishe No one should have to think twice about walking into a synagogue, sending their child to school, or expressing their identity openly.   Yet for many Jewish Americans today, that is the reality.   And that is why your voice matters right now. Just yesterday, the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act was introduced. This bill, informed

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Florida Law Shields Residents From Data Center Electricity Costs

Florida Law Shields Residents From Data Center Electricity Costs

Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 484 in Lakeland, Florida, declaring that “individual Floridians should not pay one more red cent for electricity because of hyperscale data centers.” The law requires large‑load customers, such as data centers, to cover the full cost of their service, including infrastructure upgrades, transmission, and cooling systems. Utilities are prohibited from shifting

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Florida Python Challenge 2026: Up to $10,000 in Prizes for Eradicating Burmese Pythons

Florida Python Challenge 2026: Up to $10,000 in Prizes for Eradicating Burmese Pythons

The Florida Python Challenge 2026 is now open for registration. The competition will run from July 10 to July 19, 2026, across the Everglades, offering up to $25,000 in prizes for participants who capture Burmese pythons—an invasive species threatening Florida’s ecosystem. Organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the event awards a

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Jewish Mayors and Municipal Leaders Form National Association to Confront Antisemitism and Strengthen Communities

Jewish Mayors and Municipal Leaders Form National Association to Confront Antisemitism and Strengthen Communities

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has created the Jewish Mayors and Municipal Leaders Association, inaugurated at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The initiative seeks to connect Jewish elected officials across the United States, enabling them to exchange resources, coordinate strategies, and address challenges in public safety, extremism prevention, and civic resilience. Founding Leadership Steven Meiner, mayor

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In a Florida Seat: Democrats Launch Campaign to Secure Congressman’s Reelection

In a Florida Seat: Democrats Launch Campaign to Secure Congressman’s Reelection

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has added Representative Darren Soto to its priority support program, aiming to secure his reelection in Florida’s 9th District. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the move comes in response to the recent redistricting led by Republican lawmakers, which reshaped the electoral map. Political analysts warn that the new district

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Byron Donalds’ Education Plan Rejected by Jay Collins: “Massive Bureaucracy”

Byron Donalds’ Education Plan Rejected by Jay Collins: “Massive Bureaucracy”

Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins has rejected a proposal from his Republican primary rival, Byron Donalds, to provide an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to all students. Collins argued that such a measure would create a “massive bureaucracy” and ultimately harm the focus on students with disabilities, who are the intended beneficiaries of IEPs under current

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Crash Blocks I‑95 Ramp to Golden Glades Interchange

Crash Blocks I‑95 Ramp to Golden Glades Interchange

On the morning of May 17, 2026, a collision occurred on the northbound ramp of I‑95 toward the Golden Glades interchange, causing significant lane closures and delays. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that multiple vehicles were involved, though no serious injuries were immediately confirmed. Traffic was diverted while crews worked to clear the scene. Authorities urged

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Miami‑Dade Resumes School Bus Camera Program, Fines Begin May 18

Miami‑Dade Resumes School Bus Camera Program, Fines Begin May 18

Authorities in Miami‑Dade County have reactivated the school bus camera enforcement system to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. After a 14‑day warning period that began May 4, fines are now being issued starting Monday, May 18, 2026. The program, suspended last year after “unacceptable errors” in ticketing, has been relaunched with new safeguards. Officials emphasize that

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