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The Florida Legislature has given final approval to a new congressional map designed to strengthen Republican representation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The vote came just two days after Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and coincided with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, making it harder for Democrats to challenge redistricting plans

Shlomo Danzinger, an Orthodox Jewish community leader and former mayor of Surfside, Florida, has regained his position after a closely contested runoff election against Vice Mayor Tina Paul. According to official results, Danzinger secured 50.4% of the vote, reclaiming the mayor’s office from Charles Burkett. The election coincided with Passover, leading members of Surfside’s Jewish community to

In a closely watched and highly competitive race, Shlomie (Shlomo) Danziger has emerged victorious in the Surfside mayoral election, marking a significant political comeback in one of South Florida’s most closely followed municipal contests. A Hard-Fought Campaign The 2026 Surfside mayoral race drew considerable attention after no candidate secured the required majority in the March

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis introduced a redistricting plan this week that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape. The proposed map, revealed first to Fox News, would add four Republican‑leaning districts to Florida’s 28‑seat congressional delegation. If enacted, the GOP could expand its advantage from 20 seats to as many as 24, leaving Democrats with

A note from the LEC Security Team This morning, a report was given by multiple students and a staff member of two males with firearms outside of the Beit Apel campus on 167th St. LEC Security responded immediately and, per security protocol, a lockdown was initiated on the campus, as well as at the Flagship

A new Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis will soon allow religious institutions to rely on armed volunteers for security. Beginning July 1, churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship can designate trained members of their community to carry firearms and help safeguard congregants. The measure comes amid growing concerns about threats against faith‑based

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has firmly rejected calls to withdraw a legal opinion that expands access to public benefits for religious institutions. In a brief April 28 letter to Christopher Line, counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), Uthmeier wrote simply: “Dear Mr. Line: No. Sincerely, James Uthmeier.” Earlier this month, Uthmeier issued

Several Jewish and pro‑Israel Democratic members of Congress could face tougher reelection battles under new district maps proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The plan, unveiled Monday, would significantly reduce the number of Democratic‑leaning districts in the state’s 28‑seat congressional delegation. Brian Romick, president of Democratic Majority for Israel, denounced the proposal as “a blatant

Bay District Schools in Florida, which oversees nearly 50 schools and serves about 30,000 students, is facing scrutiny for its response to antisemitic presentations at one of its high schools. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), together with the law firm Akerman, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that the district failed to

  But it was here in Pensacola — along the Gulf Coast’s fabled “Redneck Riviera” — that German-speaking Jewish pioneers first put down roots in the Sunshine State. In 1876, when Pensacola’s Temple Beth El was founded, Florida had 200,000 inhabitants, just 2,000 of them Jews. Today, Florida is home to 24.3 million people, and a