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Florida board blocks hiring of U of Michigan president criticized over encampment response

Santa Ono drew criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel voices.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators adjust a photo of the University of Michigan President Santa Ono as people gather for a mock trial against the University of Michigan's Board of Regents on the university's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21, 2025.
 The dolphin being studied is of the Stenella frontalis species. Complex communication signals

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins

A police vehicle from Jacksonville, Florida police.

Florida man charged with hate crime after harassing Jewish students in North Miami Beach

 Naveen Maraj, co-owner of Champion Porsche, who allegedly referred to a Jewish buyer as a “spoiled Jew c**t”

Florida Porsche dealership owner resigns after alleged antisemitic text - report


Earliest known domestic cat remains in America found in 466-year-old Spanish shipwreck near Florida

Sailors shared supplies with cats, suggesting they were part of the crew.

 Found in a shipwreck. Illustration.

A $6b. theme park opens in Florida, and here's what it does that no one has ever done before

Explore Harry Potter,Universal Monsters, and Real Dragons in Florida’s most ambitious theme park. Discover the rides, food, hotels, and everything you need to know before the grand opening on May 22.

 "Epic Universe Park"

Ben-Gvir tours Florida in first official US visit

Ben-Gvir's office stated that the visit aimed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish diaspora and to learn from US law enforcement practices.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Florida on April 21, 2025.

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds

The suspect in the Florida State University shooting used Nazi imagery and language in his online profiles.

 The campus of Florida State University In downtown Tallahassee, Florida, US, September 26, 2024

Gunman kills two students, wounds five at Florida State University

"The Student Union and the surrounding area are still considered an active crime scene. Individuals should not return to the area for any reason," the police reported.

 Law enforcement work at Florida State University (FSU) campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Only Jewish coach left: Todd Golden leads Florida into NCAA title clash vs Houston

The Houston vs. Florida final tips off Monday at 8:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

 Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators looks on during the first half of a game against the Auburn Tigers, Feb. 10, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida.

Cruising Special IV - China, Celebrity and Crew Life

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 104.

 Celebrity Cruises' Apex brings travelers to Florida's Everglades.

Was Florida ruled by the Brits? Lost fortification may rewrite America's colonial past

The discovery provides tangible evidence of a British military presence in Florida during their brief occupation from 1763 to 1783.

 Was Florida ruled by the Brits? Lost fortification may rewrite America's colonial past.

Florida student arrested for aggravated stalking of Jewish victim

Jun “began making several antisemitic remarks and then began to use his hands to simulate a firearm and act like he was shooting the victim, Allen said. 

Student of University of Florida Joonho Jun, 21.

Irish man fights extradition to US over alleged antisemitic vandalisms 

Liam Mackin, a 72-year-old Irish man, is alleged to have spraypainted “jew murder”, “290,000 child killers”, “500,000 Jew child killer” and “501,110 Jew child murderer” on Jewish-owned businesses

 Police patrol the area following reports of multiple shots fired near the golf course of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in this picture obtained from a social media video, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024.

No active shooter found at Naval Air Station in Pensacola after gunfire reports

Photos and videos from the scene depict a significant law enforcement presence responding to the incident.

 NAS Pensacola Police