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Ron DeSantis Announced the Launch of SecureFlorida for Property Registration for Investors From Countries of Concern
On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of the SecureFlorida Portal, where foreign principals from foreign countries of concern must register property as required by a new law. Read More.
Advocates push for national popular vote for president in Florida and across the U.S.
Growing numbers of Americans are deciding that the way we elect the president of the United States needs to change to guarantee that the winner of the popular vote nationwide wins the presidency – which is not currently the case. Read More.
Thousands gather in Boca Raton to support Israel
Thousands of people made their way to a pro-Israel rally in Boca Raton. 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.
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.
Florida bill would ban driving in the left lane except for passing, emergency
Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, filed a bill Thursday for the 2024 Legislative Session that would ban “furthermost left-hand lane driving” on certain roadways in several cases. Read More.
‘We don’t feel safe.’ As antisemitism threat rises, South Florida’s Jews arm themselves
“To be honest with you, I hate guns,” Peter, 76, shouted over the sound of gunshots Saturday afternoon as his wife took aim at a target at Gun World in Deerfield Beach. “But it’s better us than someone else.” Read More.
Jewish family in Boca Raton finds antisemitic graffiti in front of their home
Boca Raton police have launched an investigation after a Jewish family found graffiti in front of their home that they believe is antisemitic. Read More.
Rick Scott, Jared Moskowitz Want U.S. Department of Education to Crack Down on Antisemitism”
Last week, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, and U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, introduced the “Antisemitism Awareness Act” with U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz’s, D-Fla., support. Read More.
Gutmann Challenge Against Democrat Frankel Puts her at Risk, Population Growth and Liberal Pro-Palestinian Radicals Put Florida CD 22 in Play
Congressional candidate Andrew Gutmann has a feel-good story that will make conservatives swoon. Read More.
Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz Introduce Bill to Reduce U.S. Dependency on China for Medical Supplies
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., brought out a bill to “combat America’s dependence on China for pharmaceuticals and to address associated supply chain risks that lead to shortages of critical drugs” that U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., will champion in the U.S. House. Read More.
Florida special session in November will focus on insurance rates
Lawmakers will look into hurricane recovery and resilience during next month’s special legislative session. Read More.
Voters Say Florida Heading in Right Direction, while U.S. on Wrong Track
The latest Florida Chamber statewide poll finds a plurality (47%) of Florida voters believe things in Florida are headed in the right direction, while almost 8 out of 10 (77%) believe the United States is heading in the wrong direction. Read More.
Florida Chamber poll: Floridians say U.S. headed in ‘wrong direction,’ Biden to blame
More than half of voters said Biden's economic policies have done more harm than good. Read More.
GL Homes controversial land swap Ag Reserve deal is killed
At issue was whether the county should change its long-standing policy of requiring that land swaps occur only within the Agricultural Reserve. Read More.
