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Tallahassee — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has formally designated the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, citing alleged ties to extremist groups and foreign funding networks. The move comes under House Bill 1471, which took effect July 1, 2026, granting the state power to label entities as terrorist organizations without

Miami — The Miss Israel 2026 crown now belongs to Danielle Yablon, a 23‑year‑old model and entrepreneur born in South Florida and raised in Tel Aviv. The pageant, held for the first time in the United States, took place at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, drawing Jewish and Israeli community leaders from across North

Money seized from drug traffickers is now funding lifesaving education across South Florida. The Jewish Volunteer Ambulance Corps (JVAC EMS) is proud to announce that we have received a grant from a local law enforcement agency funded through criminal asset forfeiture. Think about that for a moment… Money once connected to drug trafficking is now

New York — At the Jerusalem Post conference, philanthropist and businessman Ronald S. Lauder delivered a blunt assessment of Jewish communal efforts against antisemitism. He noted that since October 7, 2023, Jewish organizations in the United States have invested over $600 million in advertising, public messaging, and media campaigns designed to counter antisemitic rhetoric. Lauder

Tampa, Florida — A local diner’s discovery of a 3% “venue fee” on her restaurant bill in Hyde Park has reignited debate over hidden charges in the hospitality industry. She claimed the surcharge was not disclosed on menus or signage, and staff explained it was a common practice among nearby establishments. The timing coincides with

Tallahassee — On July 1, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled Florida’s first wave of terrorism designations under House Bill 1471, a newly enacted law granting the state authority to classify domestic and foreign organizations as terrorist entities. Speaking at a press conference, DeSantis emphasized swift action: “The law takes effect today, and we are not

Every day in South Florida, widows wake up carrying a burden that few of us can truly imagine. They have lost the husband they loved, the father of their children, and often the family’s sole provider. Yet life doesn’t pause. The rent is still due. The bills keep coming. And every morning begins with the

Jerusalem — In his latest essay for Future of Jewish, writer Joshua Hoffman analyzes the historical and cultural ties between Jews and the media industry, tracing how Jewish journalists, producers, and executives helped build modern communication networks while simultaneously becoming targets of conspiracy theories. The piece highlights that Jews have long viewed media as a

Winnipeg / Miami — Leah Goldstein, the sole Jewish member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) board, announced her resignation this week, citing growing antisemitism and what she called a “hostile environment” toward Jewish voices within Canadian institutions. In an interview with JNS, Goldstein said she relocated to Florida after facing repeated hostility