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Donald Trump signals support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida

Obama administration had a policy of tolerance toward marijuana, but Trump administration's Justice Department cracked down on offenses, though most local prosecutors did not enforce federal law

Ynetnews | 09.01.24

בנימין ושרה נתניהו נפגשים עם דונלד טראמפ ותמונתו של אריאל ביבס

Meeting Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu offers measured optimism on Gaza cease-fire

When asked by reporters about truce, PM replies he was 'certainly eager to have one. And we're working on it'

Associated Press | 07.27.24

'Now for the best part': Trump, Netanyahu meet at former US president's Florida resort

PM and former US president hold private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, closed to the press; key topics on the agenda include the Gaza war and the potential normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia

Itamar Eichner, Washington | 07.26.24

Sneezing sends post-surgery Florida man to hospital in potentially fatal condition

Man spent six days in the hospital and had a smooth recovery, although the rare event could potentially cause PTSD

Ynetnews | 06.26.24

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state had provided more funding than ever to provide security against antisemitic attacks

More than 50 Florida synagogues receive bomb threats

Emailed threats were sent to synagogues mainly in South Florida in Miami, Broward County, and Palm Beach County; Local and state agencies are investigating the threats

Ynetnews | 06.20.24

'Investment in Israel is risky': Florida county official sued over purchase of Israel Bonds

A group of Palestinian-Americans claims that the investment supervisor for Palm Beach County, Florida, jeopardized public funds by investing more than $700 million in Israel Bonds 'despite financial warnings'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.30.24

Israeli diplomat's son arrested for 'intentionally' running over cop

Florida police arrest 19-year-old Avraham Gil, son of Israeli Consul to the state, after he resisted and attacked an officer and drove without a license

Itamar Eichner | 02.01.24

91-year-old Floridian's gesture to the victims of the Hamas massacre

13 flower wreaths placed in front of IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, each representing a different group of victims and fallen soldiers, all donated by Ya'akov Abekasis; 'Prepare wreaths for all the fallen,' he says, 'they will never be forgotten'

Lior El-Hai | 10.22.23

Is Yair Netanyahu, the prime minister's son, aiming for US citizenship?

A Jewish immigration lawyer has confirmed Yair Netanyahu is now included in his prestigious client list, claims he is a 'real gentleman with plenty of talent' who stands a great chance of being hired by American employers; At the moment, it's unclear if the premier's son is looking to secure citizenship or just a Green Card

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.05.23

After years of recovery, popular giant fish now vulnerable species due to Florida overfishing

The Atlantic goliath grouper is a large fish which became a protected species in the 1980s; after years of recovery, Florida fishers were permitted to capture and kill the fish that reaches 360 kg until it returned to being a vulnerable species

AFP | 09.20.23

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman from Chabad Tallahassee is ready

Israelis hunker down during Hurricane Idalia in Florida

They say the storm was not as severe as they expected; There were long lines in stores and empty shelves, though

Itamar Eichner, Associated Press | 08.30.23

Flooded streets in Hurricane Idalia assault

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida's coast

Idalia drawing strength from the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters, is forecast to unleash destructive winds and torrential downpours causing coastal flooding up to 16 feet (4.88 m) deep; '"I don't panic, I prepare', Floridian says

Reuters | 08.30.23

הסופה אידליה בדרך ל קובה לפני שהפכה ל הוריקן כשהמשיכה ל ארה"ב פלורידה

Idalia gains hurricane force, expected to strengthen before Florida landfall

Floridians prepare to flee storm said to make landfall later on Wednesday with sustained winds topping at least 111 miles per hour (179 kph) ; 'Buckle up for this one' governor says

Reuters | 08.29.23

ארה"ב ראש עיר ב פלורידה מצאה חבילה של קוקאין

Catch of the day: Tampa's mayor went fishing, and reeled in cocaine worth $1 million

The mayor of Tampa, Florida went fishing with her family and noticed a suspicious package floating in the water. Jane Castor, who served in the police force for three decades, found more than 30 kg of cocaine in the package

Ynet and agencies | 08.10.23

People displaying Nazi flags and symbols protest outside the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, U.S. June 10, 2023

Protesters fly Nazi flags, DeSantis signs outside Disney World in Orlando

Demonstrators chant racist slogans as they display support for conservative Florida governor and presidential hopeful

Gilad Meiri | 06.12.23