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FAU Breaks Ground on Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla., recently broke ground on a new facility for the College of Arts and Letters, according to local news. Read More.
Woman who went to police to report being followed shot dead minutes later
Less than an hour after a 34-year-old woman went to the Boynton Beach Police Department to complain her ex-boyfriend was following her, he shot her dead in the parking lot of her apartment building Wednesday morning. Read More.
Florida Senate passes approves Iran sanctions and security for Jewish schools
Wrapping up a special legislative session shadowed by the war between Israel and Hamas, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed measures to expand sanctions against Iran and provide money to bolster security at Jewish day schools and preschools. Read More.
U.S. Senate panel debates how to protect children on social media platforms
U.S. senators at a Tuesday hearing pushed for bipartisan legislation to protect children online. Read More.
FL Lawmakers Soto, Mucarsel-Powell Received Funds From Muslim Group that Failed to Condemn Hamas
As the war rages on in the Middle East after Hamas slaughtered over 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7, pro-Palestinian lawmakers in the United States – including Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) – have faced backlash. Read More.
Biden administration, senators divided on how to move ahead on border security
Members of Congress and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were at odds Wednesday on how lawmakers should improve border security, as they wrestle with how to handle a White House request for emergency spending. Read More.
Three charged in connection with ‘brothel network’ that allegedly served elected officials: DOJ
Three people were arrested for allegedly operating “sophisticated high-end brothels” in Virginia and Massachusetts that catered to high-powered clients, including elected officials and government contractors with security clearances, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday. Read More.
Florida ranks No. 1 in education freedom for combatting wokeness, supporting parental rights: New study
The Heritage Foundation measured based on four categories: educational choice, teacher freedom, transparency and return on investment Read More.
UNF survey finds optimism among manufacturers
University economist Albert Loh reports “the local manufacturing sector is poised to meet anticipated demand and deal with competitive pressures. “ Read More.
Back to school: Florida senators preview possible K-12 deregulation bills
Florida senators previewed possible education deregulation legislation Tuesday, including one bill that would allow students who are at least 16 to test for high school equivalency degrees with only parental permission. Read More.
'Ima be in a suspicious van': Man met West Palm Beach teen online, then sexually exploited her, FBI says
The man said he identified as a 'minor attracted person' and would gift underaged girls with DoorDash orders and Roblox gift cards. Read More.
Equestrian Trails Elementary responds to antisemitic vandalism on campus
The Palm Beach Schools Police Department is investigating an antisemitic act of vandalism that took place at Equestrian Trails Elementary School in Wellington. Read More.
House Passes Bill Adding More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales With Strong Support of the Florida Delegation
The U.S. House passed a proposal championed by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., that “would sanction illicit purchases of Iranian oil and hold the regime’s enablers accountable.” Read More.
House moves to censure Tlaib over Israel rhetoric
The House late Tuesday passed a GOP measure to formally reprimand Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) over her outspoken criticism of Israel, with some Democrats joining all Republicans to support the censure. Read More.
Senate GOP demands immigration reform be added to Israel, Ukraine aid
Senate Republicans say they will refuse to proceed on an Israel-Ukraine funding package if it doesn’t also strengthen security at the U.S. southern border. Read More.
