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What Flagler County is doing with $355K to fight hate crime, prevent antisemitism
Read full article: What Flagler County is doing with $355K to fight hate crime, prevent antisemitismThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is fighting back with firepower – $355,000 against the hate directed at Jewish people here in Central Florida.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Read full article: A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protestsProtests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas warColumbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
Hate crime suspect in Flagler Beach identified, but he’s gone to Ireland, police say
Read full article: Hate crime suspect in Flagler Beach identified, but he’s gone to Ireland, police sayPolice in Flagler Beach say the man who sprayed hateful graffiti on several businesses in the area last month has been identified and an arrest warrant has been issued. The only trouble is, he’s now in Ireland, police say.
New Jersey man who threatened Volusia Sheriff Chitwood gets year in prison
Read full article: New Jersey man who threatened Volusia Sheriff Chitwood gets year in prisonRichard Golden was sentenced to 366 days in prison by a judge Friday, and will also have to pay restitution for extradition costs. He could have faced up to 15 years in prison.
Man accused of threatening Volusia Sheriff Chitwood pleads no contest
Read full article: Man accused of threatening Volusia Sheriff Chitwood pleads no contestA man accused of threatening to kill the Volusia County Sheriff entered a plea Monday morning. Richard Golden pleaded no contest, just moments before his trial was set to start.
Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler counties hold vigil after Hamas attacks in Israel
Read full article: Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler counties hold vigil after Hamas attacks in IsraelJewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties held a vigil and memorial “In response to the unprecedented terrorist attack against the State of Israel,” according to a news release.
Alaska man accused of killing 2 also suspected of threatening Volusia Sheriff Chitwood
Read full article: Alaska man accused of killing 2 also suspected of threatening Volusia Sheriff ChitwoodAn Alaska man already facing charges in a double homicide is now under federal indictment for threatening to kill Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Canadian accused of threatening Volusia sheriff over hate crimes campaign
Read full article: Canadian accused of threatening Volusia sheriff over hate crimes campaignA man from Alberta, Canada, is accused of being the latest person to send death threats to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood over his continued campaign against hate groups.
DeSantis, in Israel, signs bill curbing hate speech on private property
Read full article: DeSantis, in Israel, signs bill curbing hate speech on private propertyA new law now in effect in Florida makes it a crime to distribute flyers onto private property with hate speech in them, or project hateful messages onto private property without permission.
Florida Legislature OKs bill to curb hate speech on private property
Read full article: Florida Legislature OKs bill to curb hate speech on private propertyThe Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to make it a hate crime to distribute flyers containing hate speech onto private property, among other things, and sent the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
Florida House OKs bill aimed at curbing hate speech on private property
Read full article: Florida House OKs bill aimed at curbing hate speech on private propertyIn a particularly rancorous Florida Legislative Session, one bill brought everyone in the Florida House together Thursday — it was aimed at stopping the growing number of hateful messages being distributed in neighborhoods and projecting onto buildings.
2nd 4chan user accused of making death threat against Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood
Read full article: 2nd 4chan user accused of making death threat against Volusia Sheriff Mike ChitwoodA California man is in custody after law enforcement agents say he threatened to kill Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
‘Enjoy your stay:’ Volusia sheriff welcomes man accused of threatening his life
Read full article: ‘Enjoy your stay:’ Volusia sheriff welcomes man accused of threatening his lifeVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood greeted the man accused of threatening him online when the suspect arrived in Florida.
‘Extremism is extremism:’ Man accused of calling to ‘put bullet’ in Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s head
Read full article: ‘Extremism is extremism:’ Man accused of calling to ‘put bullet’ in Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s headA New Jersey man has been arrested, accused of calling to “put a bullet” in Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s head over his aggressive stance against antisemitic speech.
Rep. Soto wants Justice Dept. to investigate antisemitic activity in Orlando
Read full article: Rep. Soto wants Justice Dept. to investigate antisemitic activity in OrlandoA U.S. congressman for the Orlando area is asking the Justice Department to investigate an antisemitic group and its recent activity in Orange County.
Orlando police condemn antisemitic activity in Lake Nona, seek way to take action
Read full article: Orlando police condemn antisemitic activity in Lake Nona, seek way to take actionThe Orlando Police Dept. is trying to find out if there is any action they can take regarding antisemitic activity this weekend in the Lake Nona area.
‘Cowardly scumbags:’ Volusia County sheriff condemns antisemitic messages spouted by hate groups
Read full article: ‘Cowardly scumbags:’ Volusia County sheriff condemns antisemitic messages spouted by hate groupsThe Volusia County sheriff on Monday addressed recent acts of antisemitism in the county and in Central Florida at a news conference.
‘We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community:’ Antisemitic material distributed in Daytona Beach, police say
Read full article: ‘We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community:’ Antisemitic material distributed in Daytona Beach, police sayThe Daytona Beach Police Department released a statement from Chief Jakari Young on Sunday denouncing recent antisemitic propaganda being distributed throughout the city.
Police investigating after antisemitic propaganda handed out in Ormond Beach, chief says
Read full article: Police investigating after antisemitic propaganda handed out in Ormond Beach, chief saysOrmond Beach police Chief Jesse Godfrey on Sunday called for civilians to help the department get to the bottom of recent distributions of antisemitic propaganda in the city.
Antisemitic symbol found at charter school in Seminole County
Read full article: Antisemitic symbol found at charter school in Seminole CountyNoelle Rivers is frustrated after she says a swastika symbol was posted inside the girl's bathroom last week at the Galileo School of Gifted Learning Riverbend Campus.
‘No crime against you will be tolerated:’ Orlando police chief tries to reassure LGBTQ, Jewish communities
Read full article: ‘No crime against you will be tolerated:’ Orlando police chief tries to reassure LGBTQ, Jewish communitiesOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith is speaking out after LGBTQ-friendly businesses were vandalized Wednesday, and with this being the second attack concerning specific communities, he says any hate of any form will not win.
‘Extremely disappointed:’ Antisemitic graffiti found in bathroom at Orlando high school
Read full article: ‘Extremely disappointed:’ Antisemitic graffiti found in bathroom at Orlando high schoolA post on social media of antisemitic graffiti found in the bathroom of an Orange County high school has prompted a police investigation.
Orlando tops Central Florida for antisemitic incidents in 2022, Anti-Defamation League reports
Read full article: Orlando tops Central Florida for antisemitic incidents in 2022, Anti-Defamation League reportsThe Anti-Defamation League revealed a new report that shows an increase across the board in antisemitism incidents, and Orlando had more antisemitic incidents than anywhere else in Central Florida in 2022.
‘We stand with you:’ Orlando mayor speaks against antisemitic messages projected across city
Read full article: ‘We stand with you:’ Orlando mayor speaks against antisemitic messages projected across cityOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released a statement after antisemitic messages showed up on the side of a building in downtown Orlando.
Jewish leaders holding public meeting tonight to explain growing hate
Read full article: Jewish leaders holding public meeting tonight to explain growing hateThe Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando is hosting a presentation 6:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League to address the rising hate against Jewish people in Central Florida and across America.