jewishflorida.news

12 Tammuz 5786 – June 28, 2026

article

Florida Governor’s Race: Paul Renner Escalates Attacks on Byron Donalds

Florida Governor’s Race: Paul Renner Escalates Attacks on Byron Donalds

The Republican primary for Florida’s governorship has intensified as Paul Renner launched a sharp advertising offensive in the Tampa Bay area against his rival, Congressman Byron Donalds, who enjoys the backing of former President Donald Trump. Renner’s campaign accuses Donalds of neglecting his duties in Washington, pointing to 158 missed congressional sessions since 2020. The

Florida Governor’s Race: Paul Renner Escalates Attacks on Byron Donalds Read More »

DeSantis Signs HB 757 Expanding Armed Guardian Program to Florida Colleges and Universities

Governor Ron DeSantis enacted HB 757 in Miami during the Commissioner’s Summit on school safety, marking a significant expansion of Florida’s security framework. The law builds on measures introduced after the 2018 Parkland shooting, which created the “guardian program” allowing trained staff to carry firearms in K‑12 schools. Under the new law, college and university

DeSantis Signs HB 757 Expanding Armed Guardian Program to Florida Colleges and Universities Read More »

Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Run in Florida’s New 20th District After Redistricting

Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Run in Florida’s New 20th District After Redistricting

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida’s first Jewish woman elected to Congress, announced she will run in the newly redrawn 20th District after Republican legislators reshaped the state’s congressional map. The seat became vacant following the resignation of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, who stepped down amid a campaign finance investigation. In her campaign launch video, Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Run in Florida’s New 20th District After Redistricting Read More »

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

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

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

Florida Law Shields Residents From Data Center Electricity Costs Read More »

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

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

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

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