What Flagler County is doing with $355K to fight hate crime, prevent antisemitism
The Flagler County Sheriffโs Office is fighting back with firepower โ $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
Protests 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
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
Hate crime suspect in Flagler Beach identified, but heโs gone to Ireland, police say
Police 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, heโs now in Ireland, police say.
New Jersey man who threatened Volusia Sheriff Chitwood gets year in prison
Richard 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
A 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
Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties held a vigil and memorial โIn response to the unprecedented terrorist attack against the State of Israel,โ according to a news release.
Alaska man accused of killing 2 also suspected of threatening Volusia Sheriff Chitwood
An 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
A 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
A 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
The 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
In a particularly rancorous Florida Legislative Session, one bill brought everyone in the Florida House together Thursday โ 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
A California man is in custody after law enforcement agents say he threatened to kill Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
โEnjoy your stay:โ Volusia sheriff welcomes man accused of threatening his life
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood greeted the man accused of threatening him online when the suspect arrived in Florida.
โExtremism is extremism:โ Man accused of calling to โput bulletโ in Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwoodโs head
A New Jersey man has been arrested, accused of calling to โput a bulletโ in Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwoodโs head over his aggressive stance against antisemitic speech.
Rep. Soto wants Justice Dept. to investigate antisemitic activity in Orlando
A 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
The 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.
โCowardly scumbags:โ Volusia County sheriff condemns antisemitic messages spouted by hate groups
The Volusia County sheriff on Monday addressed recent acts of antisemitism in the county and in Central Florida at a news conference.
โWe stand in solidarity with the Jewish community:โ Antisemitic material distributed in Daytona Beach, police say
The 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
Ormond 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
Noelle 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.
โHistory does repeat itself:โ Lessons learned from the Holocaust
Friday marks the 78th year of the day Soviet Troops entered Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in Poland to liberate prisoners.
โNo crime against you will be tolerated:โ Orlando police chief tries to reassure LGBTQ, Jewish communities
Orlando 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.
โExtremely disappointed:โ Antisemitic graffiti found in bathroom at Orlando high school
A 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
The 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.
โWe stand with you:โ Orlando mayor speaks against antisemitic messages projected across city
Orlando 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
The 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.