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Florida Jewish Leader Marks Three Years Since October 7 Attack Bryan E. Leib shared a message today marking three years since the Hamas attack on Israel. “Three years ago, Radical Islamists tried to break the Jewish people,” he wrote. “Yes, we fell to our knees but we rose like the lions we have always been and will continue to be.” Leib, a Florida-based Jewish commentator and Newsmax contributor, added that the community can be dented and knocked down, but never defeated. “We will always rise up.” The October 7, 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 250 hostages. Communities across Florida are marking the anniversary today.

Byron Donalds Meets October 7 Survivors At The Shul Of Bal Harbour Congressman & Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds spent Wednesday at The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, meeting with survivors, families, and soldiers impacted by the October 7 attack. The visit marked three years since Hamas killed more than 1,200 people in Israel, most of them civilians. Donalds said he was blessed to sit with the group and that Florida will always stand with the Jewish community. He posted photos from the meeting at The Shul on Collins Avenue.

Chabad Of Palm Beach Gardens Hosts Community Sukkah Fest Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens just wrapped its Community Sukkah Fest, bringing neighbors together under the sukkah on PGA Boulevard. The holiday gathering at 6100 PGA Blvd. gave families a place to sit, shake the lulav and etrog, and mark Sukkot together. Kids, parents, and longtime members mixed in one spot, the way this community usually does it. Rabbi Dovid and Chana Vigler lead Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, which runs holiday programming, Hebrew school, and services for Jewish families across the Gardens. Sukkot continues through the week, with meals and programming still happening at the shul. Florida Scoop’s Take: These are the events people actually forward. Not a big production. Just the Gardens showing up under one roof of branches.

Rabbi's Chaim & Eli Lipskar Join October 7 Roundtable At The Shul Of Bal Harbour Rabbi Chaim Lipskar and Rabbi Eli Lipskar of The Rok Family Shul sat with survivors, soldiers, families, and community leaders today at The Shul of Bal Harbour for an October 7 roundtable. Nova survivors Yair Yifrah and Noam Asraf were there, along with family members of those murdered at the festival. IDF soldiers and reservists who went back to Israel after the attacks were also in the room. Florida Congressman & Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds joined the gathering. The group heard firsthand accounts, honored those killed, and recognized the people whose lives changed that day. The message from the room was simple. Remember. Stay together. Stand with Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.

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President Trump Says He Would Support A Presidential Retreat At His West Palm Beach Golf Club WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — President Trump has said he is willing to see part of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach developed as a presidential retreat modeled on Camp David, describing the idea as a facility for future presidents rather than for himself. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/07/president-trump-says-he-would-support-a-presidential-retreat-at-his-west-palm-beach-golf-club/

A fresh look at Mana Wynwood Convention Center and Wynwood Marketplace shows the land set to become Carnegie Mellon University Miami. Citadel founder Ken Griffin is backing the campus with a $2 billion gift, part of a $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon. The other $1 billion goes to the university’s main campus in Pittsburgh. Griffin bought roughly 30 acres from Moishe Mana for about $1.1 billion, including the convention center, Wynwood Marketplace, and the old RC Cola plant. Mana called it the largest land assemblage deal in Florida history. The plan is a 35-acre campus for more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students, nearly 300 faculty, and more than 600 staff. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with the first graduate students targeted for 2028 if approvals come through. Mana’s team is expected to keep running events at the site for now, including shows tied to Miami Music Week and III Points. Florida Scoop’s Take: Wynwood is about to trade festival grounds for a full university campus. Big shift for the neighborhood.

Shabbos Kestenbaum Headlining Friday Night Live At Chabad Of Palm Beach Gardens Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens is bringing Shabbos Kestenbaum in for Friday Night Live on Friday, October 16 at 6PM. Kestenbaum, a Harvard Divinity School graduate, became a national voice after leading the lawsuit against Harvard following the October 7 attacks. He has been one of the most visible advocates for Jewish students, and for Jewish identity and Israel. The event is at Chabad, 6100 PGA Blvd. RSVP: jewishgardens.com/rsvp

East Coast Migration To Miami Plummets As Florida Housing Costs Skyrocket MIAMI (VINnews) — The long rush of East Coast households into Miami has cooled sharply as South Florida’s housing and living costs have climbed past the bargain that once drew retirees and working families from New York and other high-price metros. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/07/east-coast-migration-to-miami-plummets-as-florida-housing-costs-skyrocket/

Miami Beach Marks Third Anniversary Of October 7 Attack Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and the city commission gathered today to remember the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The ceremony was held at Miami Beach Fire Station 2, 2300 Pine Tree Drive, on the third anniversary of the attack that killed about 1,200 people and took roughly 250 hostages. Meiner said the city gathered so the victims and the hostages taken from their homes would not be forgotten. He called October 7 an attack on Israel, the Jewish people, and humanity, and said Miami Beach stands with Israel.

🏀 HSL South Florida Crowns Its Basketball Champions, Sponsored By Tends HSL South Florida has its basketball champions. The title went to the team sponsored by Tends, the Miami spot known for real tenders, peanut oil only, no shortcuts. The gym was packed with the usual South Florida crowd. Guys who play every week, families on the sideline, and plenty of people who showed up just to see who would take it. Tends backed the squad all season. On championship night, that sponsorship paid off. Mazal tov to the champs, the captains, and everyone who kept HSL South Florida hoops going. Florida Scoop’s Take: Local league. Local sponsor. The kind of night the group chats were built for.

Baptist Health Breaks Ground On New Miami Neuroscience Institute After Extra $25 Million Gift Baptist Health broke ground today on a new neuroscience facility at Baptist Hospital in Miami, and announced Ken Griffin is adding another $25 million to the project. That brings his total giving for neuroscience at Baptist Health to $75 million, on top of the $50 million he gave in 2024. Miami Neuroscience Institute is now Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute. The new building will be 197,000 square feet on the Baptist Hospital main campus and is expected to open in early 2029. The latest gift will also set up a Transformational Impact Fund for research, innovation, education, and prevention. Griffin is the founder and CEO of Citadel.

Surfside Commissioner Speaks At The Shul’s October 7th Event Surfside Commissioner Shlomo Danzinger spoke Wednesday at The Shul’s October 7th anniversary event, Brothers in Arms and Faith, honoring the victims of the attack. He and fellow commissioners also presented The Shul with a Town of Surfside resolution supporting the State of Israel and remembering those killed. The event marked three years since the October 7th massacre. We remember. We honor. We stand together.

🇺🇸 - Greg Gutfeld: “Never Again” Has To Mean Something Greg Gutfeld used Wednesday’s episode of The Five to mark three years since October 7, and to spell out what “Never Again” actually requires. His argument was direct. Israel’s first duty was to bring the hostages home, defeat Hamas, and make sure an attack like that never happens again. The segment aired as Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the anniversary by accusing Israel of “genocide” and “war crimes” in Gaza, after first noting that Hamas killed more than 1,100 Israelis and abducted 251 others. On the show, Gutfeld pushed back on that framing. He said Israel had one duty, the one Hamas forced on them. He also pressed the “Free Palestine” line with a simple question: free from what?

Another Round Of Storms Expected Across South Florida This Afternoon Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to build again today, with the best chances along and north of Alligator Alley and across the east coast metro areas this afternoon. The National Weather Service says storms could move slowly and drop heavy rain in a short time, which means localized flooding is possible, especially along and north of Alligator Alley. Stronger storms could also bring gusty, erratic winds, poor visibility in downpours, and frequent lightning. If you are out this afternoon in Broward, Palm Beach, or the western suburbs, give the storms time to pass before heading into standing water.

Surfside Mayor Speaks At The Shul’s October 7th Event Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger spoke Wednesday at The Shul’s October 7th anniversary event, Brothers in Arms and Faith, honoring the victims of the attack. The Mayor and fellow commissioners also presented The Shul with a Town of Surfside resolution supporting the State of Israel and remembering those killed. The event marked three years since the October 7th massacre. We remember. We honor. We stand together.

Coffee With A Cop Held At Revivo Café In Fort Lauderdale The Broward Sheriff’s Office joined residents at Revivo Café for a Coffee with a Cop event. Neighbors stopped in to meet local deputies, ask questions, and talk with the people who work to keep the community safe. Revivo Café hosted the gathering at 2746 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, near Dania Beach. The café thanked the Broward Sheriff’s Office and everyone who came out, and said it hopes to host more community meetups. Florida Scoop’s Take: These events work because they are simple. Coffee, conversation, and a chance to know the deputies on your street.

Florida Holding $3 Billion In Cash That Belongs To Residents Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says the state is sitting on about $3 billion that does not belong to the government. That money is unclaimed property. Forgotten bank accounts. Uncashed paychecks. Utility deposits. Refunds. Insurance proceeds. About 1 in 5 Floridians has something waiting. On Wednesday in Tampa, Ingoglia returned more than $80,000 to three schools. USF got $73,651. Hillsborough College got $4,384. Polk State College got $2,419. The state returned $66 million to owners in September alone. The old program was called Florida Treasure Hunt. Ingoglia said a lot of people thought the name sounded like a scam, so it is now Claim Your Cash Florida. Search is free. There is no deadline. Check here: ClaimYourCashFL.gov The state says it will never text you about unclaimed money. Florida Scoop's Take: Worth a two-minute search. Try your name, and old addresses if you have moved around the state.

Lubavitch Aventura South Hosts Men’s Night Out With Scotch And Cigars in The Sukkah Lubavitch Aventura South brought local men together Thursday night for a Men’s Night Out built around scotch, cigars, and a full open bar. The evening ran at 8:00 PM, with a carving station and drinks included. Tickets were $40 per person. Rabbi Mendel Goldberg organized the night, which drew a strong local crowd for food, drinks, and time together. Florida Scoop’s Take: Nights like this are what keep the community showing up for each other.

Rabbi Chaim Lipskar and Rabbi Eli Lipskar of The Rok Family Shul, along with Rabbi Zalmen Lipsker of The Shul of Bal Harbour, joined an Oct. 7 roundtable at The Shul of Bal Harbour, bringing together survivors, families affected by the attacks, rabbis, community leaders and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. Among those attending were Nova festival survivors Yair Yifrah and Noam Asraf, relatives of people killed at the festival, and Israeli soldiers and reservists who returned to Israel to defend the country following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The gathering provided an opportunity for attendees to hear firsthand accounts, remember those killed and recognize the courage and resilience of survivors, families and soldiers whose lives were changed by the attacks.

Jewish Miami And YLD Drop A Full Fall Lineup Jewish Miami and YLD just posted the next stretch of community events, and there is something for almost every crowd. Boards & Brews is Tuesday, October 20, 7 to 10 PM at Cervecería La Tropical in Wynwood (55 NW 25th St). Board games, drinks, and a first drink included. Bring a game if you have one. On Thursday, October 22, 5:30 to 7 PM, the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance and BeWell Miami are hosting A Safe Space to Be Human, a panel on mental health and disability at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC. RSVP is required. The Miami Jewish Film Festival screens Being Heumann on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM at Bill Cosford Cinema in Coral Gables (5030 Brunson Dr). Fall Fest, YLD’s annual fundraiser and a preview of Masquerade, is Saturday, November 14, 9 PM to 1 AM at Lilt (34 SW 13th St). Tickets are $54 through October 19, then $72. Register through Jewish Miami and YLD.

Miami Beach Memorial Wall Marks Three Years Since October 7 Three years after the October 7 attacks, Nova Music Festival survivors are still telling what they lived through, and Miami Beach now has a permanent place to remember the people who were killed. The names are engraved at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, in English and Hebrew. It was the first site in the world to put those names in stone. Nova survivor Maya Izoutchee spoke at the memorial on the anniversary. She was working the festival when the attack started. “I was running, and we heard gunfire, shooting,” she said. “We heard people, everything, but also rockets flying above our heads.” More than 1,200 people were murdered that day, and hundreds were taken hostage. The wall sits beside the names of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Families and visitors can go there to remember and reflect. The memorial is at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach.

DeSantis Calls Out CBS After Court Orders Hope Florida Report Expunged Gov. Ron DeSantis used a Miami briefing Thursday to call out CBS News Miami, holding up a court opinion and asking if anyone from the station was in the room. No CBS reporter was there. A day earlier, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal ordered a Leon County grand jury report on Hope Florida fully expunged. The leaked report, published by CBS News Miami in August, alleged a $10 million Centene settlement payment to the Hope Florida Foundation was part of a scheme to move taxpayer money into politics. The grand jury never indicted anyone. The appeals court said the panel went past its authority by naming and condemning people it did not charge, and ruled the $10 million was paid directly to Hope Florida, not diverted from state funds. DeSantis called the process a “kangaroo court” and said CBS has “a responsibility to correct the record.” He said his office would get the opinion to the station. He also said he would not hold his breath. ​

State Officials Stage Fuel and Crews as Hurricane Isaias Nears Panhandle TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (VINnews) — Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said Thursday that Florida is moving fuel, utility crews and emergency equipment into the Panhandle as Hurricane Isaias heads for the northern Gulf Coast. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/08/state-officials-stage-fuel-and-crews-as-hurricane-isaias-nears-panhandle/

JUST IN: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just went MAXIMUM HURRICANE RESPONSE MODE with a HUGE staging of electrical linemen, National Guard, food, water, fuel and more ahead of Hurricane Isaias' landfall Florida State and National Guard ACTIVATED. TOLLS are being waived on multiple bridges • 6,000+ utility linemen and restoration personnel • 5,000 Florida National Guard soldiers mobilized by tomorrow • 500,000 gallons of gasoline • 900 FDOT personnel • 300+ FHP quick response troopers • 175 Florida State Guard soldiers • 4 amphibious rescue teams • 3 million+ MREs • 300 pallets of food boxes • 1.1 million bottles of water • 1 million gallons of diesel • 35,000 gallons of aviation fuel • 1,000+ generators • 260 pieces of heavy equipment • 100 pumps • 20 maritime vessels plus aircraft • 10 airboats, 18 shallow-draft boats, 6 larger vessels • 4 swamp buggies, 9 ATVs/side-by-sides, 75 4x4 vehicles • 242 debris management sites pre-authorized • Tolls waived on Garcon Point Bridge, Spence Parkway, and Mid-Bay Bridge • 100+ ambulances FLORIDA DOES HURRICANES RIGHT!!

“There will never be a ‘Palestinian’ state,” Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) declared in a post on X on Thursday. “We shall show evil no quarter and give depravity no home. Never,” Fine added in his post.

Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant Thursday that had cleared the way for the execution of a Death Row inmate from Miami-Dade, more than five decades after the brutal torture-murder for which he was convicted. William Thompson, 74, was spared execution after DeSantis withdrew the warrant Thursday, according to a letter he sent to Florida State Prison Warden Randall Polk

Mayor Denise Grant hosted a candlelight vigil Wednesday commemorating the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, bringing together Jewish community leaders, residents and supporters to honor the victims and stand against antisemitism. The evening included prayers, speeches and songs focused on remembrance, support for affected families and solidarity with the Jewish community. Rabbi Levi Chanowitz and Rabbi Yossi Lebovics, sons-in-law of Rabbi Aron Lieberman of Chabad of Inverrary, represented the rabbi and his community. Rabbi Yaniv Moryosef of Moshiach Center and Evan Goldman of the Jewish Federation of Broward County also addressed the gathering.

🇺🇸 - Florida Congressman Randy Fine Says There Will Never Be A Palestinian State Congressman Randy Fine marked the third anniversary of October 7 with a blunt post on X. “There will never be a ‘Palestinian’ state,” the Florida Republican wrote. “We shall show evil no quarter and give depravity no home. Never.” Fine represents Florida’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Daytona Beach and parts of Volusia, Flagler, and surrounding counties. The post quickly drew thousands of reactions, with supporters praising the wording and critics pushing back. Florida Scoop’s Take: Fine has never been subtle on this issue. On the anniversary of the Hamas attack, he made that position even clearer.

Oraysa Chaburah Starting On Kiddushin At Night Seder Orlando Community Kollel is launching an Oraysa Chaburah this Tuesday night, October 13. It meets at night seder, 8:45 PM at KRN, and opens with Mesechta Kiddushin. The idea is straightforward: master a mesechta like never before, and enjoy the learning. A morning option may open up as well.

Nearly 100 Women Pack Supplies For JCS Kosher Food Bank At Women’s Philanthropy Kickoffs Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy held North and South Dade kickoff events in Aventura and at University of Miami Hillel. Almost 100 women packed donated personal hygiene items and toiletries to help stock JCS’ Kosher Food Bank. Once the packing was done, the groups stayed for Canasta, Rummikub, and Mahjong. The message from the events was simple. Women’s Philanthropy is not playing games when it comes to helping the Jewish community.

High Rip Current Risk And Rough Gulf Seas Expected Across South Florida Strong rip currents are expected along the Palm Beaches today, and the National Weather Service says swimming conditions will be hazardous. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Gulf waters next to and offshore of Collier County. Seas are forecast at 4 to 8 feet today into tonight, with southeast winds of 20 to 25 knots continuing through Saturday. Minor coastal flooding is also possible along the Atlantic coast and the Southwest Florida shoreline around high tide. Low-lying spots near the water are the most likely to see saltwater push in. The hazards run today into Saturday.

County Breaks Ground On Ocean Aviation’s $67 Million Campus At Miami Executive Airport Miami-Dade just broke ground on Ocean Aviation’s new campus at Miami Executive Airport. The $67 million project will turn nearly 40 acres of undeveloped airport land into an aviation hub in southwest Miami-Dade. County officials say it is expected to create about 250 permanent jobs and roughly 2,900 temporary construction jobs. It will also expand training opportunities for Miami Dade College’s Eig-Watson School of Aviation. Over the next 40 years, the campus is projected to bring in more than $41 million in revenue for the County.

8 Hospitalized After Severe Turbulence Forces NYC-Bound Avianca Flight To Divert To Miami MIAMI (VINnews) — Eight people were taken to hospitals early Friday after severe turbulence forced a New York-bound Avianca flight from Colombia to divert and land at Miami International Airport, officials said. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/09/8-hospitalized-after-severe-turbulence-forces-nyc-bound-avianca-flight-to-divert-to-miami/

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Hurricane Isaias Nears Major Strength As Northern Gulf Coast Braces For Landfall MIAMI (VINnews) — Hurricane Isaias was on the cusp of major-hurricane strength Friday morning and was expected to come ashore along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday as a dangerous storm, the National Hurricane Center said. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/09/hurricane-isaias-nears-major-strength-as-northern-gulf-coast-braces-for-landfall/

Florida ain't messing around! The state is ready for Major Hurricane Isaias. Never seen so many lineman ready to rock n' roll. Word is 5000+ trucks just here alone. Escambia County near Pensacola.

Category 3 Hurricane Isaias Set To Hit The Florida Panhandle Tonight Hurricane Isaias is a dangerous Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, and it is already starting to hit the northern Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected tonight near Pensacola, with the window running from late Friday into early Saturday. The center was about 195 miles south of Pensacola this morning, moving north-northeast at 16 mph. A hurricane warning is in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida. Life-threatening storm surge of up to 9 feet is possible along parts of the Alabama and Florida Panhandle coasts. Rain totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with local amounts up to 15 inches. Hurricane-force winds could push as far as 100 miles inland into southern Alabama after landfall. Preparations should already be finished. Conditions are going downhill through the afternoon. Florida Scoop’s Take: This is the first hurricane of the 2026 season, and the Panhandle is in the direct path. If you are in a surge zone and were told to leave, this is not the hour to wait it out.

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Hurricane Isaias Now A Category 3 As Panhandle Braces For Landfall Tonight TALLAHASSEE (VINnews) – Hurricane Isaias is a Category 3 major hurricane with 120 mph winds, and the western Florida Panhandle is in the bullseye for a dangerous landfall tonight. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/09/hurricane-isaias-now-a-category-3-as-panhandle-braces-for-landfall-tonight/

Massive 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports PANAMA CITY (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/09/massive-7-6-earthquake-shakes-panama-usgs-reports/

Major Police Response At Jackson Memorial Turns Out To Be A False Alarm A heavy police response at Jackson Memorial Hospital Friday morning turned out to be an unfounded threat. Officers from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Miami Police, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center during the 10 a.m. hour. Video showed officers in tactical gear with long guns heading into the emergency room area.

Students Supporting Israel Hosts October 7th Vigil At UCF Students Supporting Israel at UCF held a vigil two nights ago to mark October 7th and remember the lives taken that day. Speakers from each Jewish organization on campus addressed the gathering. Students sang Hatikvah, recited Mourners’ Kaddish, and lit candles in remembrance. The service closed with a moment of silence as the same sirens heard at the start of the war played across the group. Florida Scoop’s Take: Campus vigils like this one keep the memory local, and they show UCF’s Jewish students marking the day together.

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Shavua Tov From Chabad Of Ocean Drive Shavua Tov from Chabad of Ocean Drive in Hollywood. The community is wishing everyone a good week after Shabbat as they continue building their new Jewish Center on Seacrest Parkway. Chabad Ocean Drive, led by the Kudan family, serves locals, seniors, young professionals, and tourists with services, classes, and community programming right off South Ocean Drive.

DeSantis Reports No Florida Fatalities From Hurricane Isaias As Power Restoration Begins TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (VINnews) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that the state was pressing ahead with recovery after Hurricane Isaias struck the Panhandle, reporting no storm-related deaths in Florida and the start of widespread power restoration. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/10/desantis-reports-no-florida-fatalities-from-hurricane-isaias-as-power-restoration-begins/

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Panama Declares A State Of Emergency As Powerful Quake Aftershocks Rattle Communities LA VILLA DE LOS SANTOS, Panama (AP) — The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama’s provinces and two Indigenous territories. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/10/panama-declares-a-state-of-emergency-as-powerful-quake-aftershocks-rattle-communities/

Hollywood Beach Minyan Returns For Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan The Hollywood beach minyan is back for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. It takes place Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 AM at 4301 N Surf Rd in Hollywood. Bring your instruments. The group is meeting on the beach for the monthly minyan and is inviting the community to join.

Isaias peeled off hotel and condominium rooftops and facades along the Florida Panhandle before charging north Saturday, dishing out torrential rains and the threat of flash floods and tornadoes across the Southeast. At least four deaths were linked to the storm, including two people killed when trees fell onto homes in Florida and Alabama. Forecasters warned that flooding could stretch into the Appalachians.

Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida Panhandle With Violent Winds And Flooded Streets Winds are whipping palm trees and floodwaters are covering streets across the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin Friday night as a Category 2 storm. Gusts reached 116 mph in Santa Rosa Beach, with extreme wind warnings and flash flood emergencies in effect for Destin and Fort Walton Beach. Footage shows the intense conditions as the storm pushed through, with water taking over roadways and powerful winds battering the area. Isaias has since weakened to a post-tropical system, but crews are assessing damage and working to restore power across Okaloosa, Walton, and surrounding Panhandle counties. Hundreds of thousands remain without electricity as of Saturday.

Palm Beach Synagogue Hosts Powerful Night Of Jewish Pride With Matisyahu At Glazer Hall Palm Beach Synagogue packed Glazer Hall for a night of remembrance, resilience, and music marking three years since October 7. The evening featured reflections from Rabbi Moshe Scheiner, firsthand testimony from Nova festival survivor Chen Almog, and an intimate acoustic performance by Matisyahu. Attendees described a room filled with Jewish pride, powerful voices, and an unbreakable spirit. Am Yisrael Chai.

South Florida Woman Almost Lost $92,000 In Pfizer Stock To Unclaimed Property Whitney Carr got a text last year asking if she wanted to donate unclaimed property to Florida’s prison system. She thought it was spam. Then she searched, and about $91,900 in Pfizer stock showed up under her mom’s name. Her grandfather bought her 100 shares when she was a kid. Dividends kept buying more shares. Over 34 years it grew to nearly 4,000 shares. The family left it alone. The company holding the stock later sold it and sent the money to Florida’s unclaimed property division, saying the account was inactive. Carr says she was still getting statements through 2024 and never got a notice that it was being turned over. She could not get the money out on her own, so she called Help Me Howard with Brandon Beyer. Attorney Howard Finkelstein said yearly statements are not enough to keep an account active. After a five-year dormancy period, the holder needs some contact, like a cashed dividend, a shareholder vote, or a login. Help Me Howard contacted the company and the state. Two weeks later, Carr’s claim was approved and she got the check. Florida holds forgotten bank accounts, utility refunds, and stock like this. The state does not come looking for you. Search your name at FLTreasureHunt.gov.

Summer-Like Heat Continues Across South Florida For One More Day NWS Miami says feels-like temperatures of 100-105°F are possible between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today. Actual highs should top out in the low 90s. Light winds and lingering moisture are what will push the heat index into the triple digits. Isolated showers are possible along the east coast this morning. The better rain chances later today shift inland and around Lake Okeechobee. Drier air moving in from the Bahamas is expected to keep afternoon rain more limited along the coast. Stay hydrated if you have to be outside.

Pensacola Woman Killed When Tree Fell On Her Home During Hurricane Isaias​ A 56-year-old Escambia County woman was killed Friday night after a tree crashed through her home in the Brent community as Hurricane Isaias made landfall.​ Jenn Williams and her husband, Joey, had just gone back inside around 7:30 p.m. when the tree snapped in their yard amid 90 mph winds. She was in the living room and died almost immediately. Joey was also trapped under the tree and suffered serious injuries to his legs and knees.​ Her stepson told NBC 6 his father managed to crawl out and text him during the storm. When asked how bad it was, Joey replied simply that his wife was gone.​ Joey later told local reporters he watched the coroner’s van take her away and has called her phone multiple times since, just to tell her he loves her.​ The family is still working to clear the tree from the house on Flagler Drive as they begin to process the loss.

Tribute To Israel Gathering Happening This Morning In Surfside A community event commemorating October 7th and standing in solidarity with Israel is set for today at the beach in Surfside. It begins at 10:30 AM at the 93rd Street Beach Access. From there, participants will take a Unity Walk to 96th Street for a seaside gathering. Live music by Asaf Levi is planned. Organizers are asking everyone to dress in white and blue and bring flags. The event is fully coordinated with the City of Surfside and local authorities.

Moishe Mana Offers $5 Million For Historic Downtown Courthouse Billionaire Moishe Mana wants to buy Miami-Dade’s abandoned 1928 courthouse on Flagler Street. He’s offering $5 million for the building at 73 W. Flagler St., well below the county’s $35 million minimum bid in the ongoing auction. Mana already owns around 80 properties along the Flagler corridor. His plan is to turn the landmark into a cultural hub with art galleries, fashion showrooms, and event space. He says he’d put another $30 to $40 million into renovations. He called the $5 million a “good faith” offer for a building he sees as more of a liability than an asset. Mana’s pitch competes with developer Russell Galbut’s proposal, which would pay the full $35 million and add a 70-story residential tower on the courthouse steps while keeping the historic structure. The courthouse is protected by its historic designation, so it can’t be demolished. The county has struggled to find a buyer since a new courthouse opened nearby.

Town of Surfside in an Oct 7 pro israel event Sunday

96 year old holocaust survivor shual Blau speaking

YJP Palm Beach Drops Bereishit Coffee Chat Young Jewish Professionals Palm Beach just shared their latest Coffee Chats video, the Bereishit edition. Community comments are already calling out the dynamic duo energy and the heartfelt message.

Hollywood Beach Minyan Returns For Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Early this morning, the community gathered on the sand at 4301 N Surf Rd for the return of the Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Beach Minyan. Guitars, drums, and voices carried across the shoreline as people davened together with the sunrise. Instruments came out, Hallel was sung, and the familiar beach energy was back after the Tishrei holidays.

Soffer Seeks To Rebuild Big Easy Casino In Hallandale Beach Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer wants to tear down the Big Easy Casino on North Federal Highway and replace it with a much larger gaming and entertainment complex. Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development filed a plat waiver application with Hallandale Beach for a new 165,380-square-foot facility that would include a slot room, bar, music venue, smoking lounge, card room, steakhouse, and sports restaurant. A separate four-story garage with roughly 1,700 spaces is also part of the plan. Las Vegas firm Steelman Partners is the architect. The proposed casino floor would be more than twice the size of the current one. Soffer bought the former Mardi Gras Casino property for $12.5 million in 2018 after Hurricane Irma. The Hallandale Beach City Commission is set to consider the waiver application on October 13. If approved, Soffer can move forward with a full site plan. This comes after years of unsuccessful efforts to transfer the casino’s Broward gaming license to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Weak Fall Front Brings Slight Humidity Relief To South Florida Midweek A feeble fall front is expected to slide through South Florida late Monday, finally pushing out the very hot and humid air mass that has been sitting over the area. It won’t feel like real fall, but Tuesday and Wednesday should bring a noticeable (and welcome) drop in humidity, with more comfortable air and lots of sunshine. Highs midweek are still expected in the upper 80s. Rain chances stay low at about 10-20%. Today remains steamy with near-record heat possible, especially around Miami, and feels-like temperatures climbing into the 100-105 range. Monday stays hot as the front approaches, with only isolated shower chances. By late week, moisture looks to creep back in, so this is more of a short midweek break than a lasting change.

KC Market Hollywood Announces Major Expansion And Renovation KC Market Hollywood is getting a major upgrade. The long-awaited expansion and renovation is officially moving forward, with construction set to begin in the near future. The team says the project will completely transform the shopping experience, making it better, easier, and more enjoyable for customers. Stay tuned for more details as work gets underway.

KRN Orlando - with a musical Hallel

Surfside Commissioner David Weingot Pictured With Israel’s Deputy Consul General Ayellet Black At Solidarity Walk Surfside Commissioner David Weingot was pictured this morning with Ayellet Black, Israel’s Deputy Consul General in Miami, during the Israel Solidarity walk held in town. Local residents and leaders came out to show support as the community continues to stand with Israel. The walk took place in Surfside, a town with deep ties to Israel that include the IDF’s search-and-rescue help after the 2021 Champlain Towers collapse and an ongoing sister-city relationship.

Chabad Hosts Tefillin Tailgate At Hard Rock Stadium For Today's Dolphins Game Chabad at the Stadium brought the community together today for a Tefillin Tailgate ahead of the Miami Dolphins home game. Attendees gathered at Hard Rock Stadium for kosher BBQ, Jewish pride, and plenty of Tefillin wrapped in the parking lot. The event drew strong energy from local families looking to connect before kickoff. Organizers say more tailgates are planned for upcoming home games.

Orlando Community Kollel Partners With Oraysa To Begin Maseches Kiddushin The Orlando Community Kollel is teaming up with Oraysa for the start of Maseches Kiddushin this Tuesday night. The learning begins at 8:45 PM on October 13, joining tens of thousands of Yidden worldwide on the same daf. A large group from the Orlando community has already signed on to the growing local chaburah. After Kiddushin, Oraysa will continue with Maseches Yevamos and pick the masechtos back up from there. Bring a chavrusa or a friend and join the local group.

Scott Singer Visited Qatar in 2024, Photographed With Qatari Minister SOUTH FLORIDA (VINnews) — Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, the Republican candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida’s 25th Congressional District, traveled to Qatar in May 2024 as part of a delegation of American mayors. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/11/scott-singer-visited-qatar-in-2024-photographed-with-qatari-minister/

Scott Singer Blasts Jared Moskowitz On Israel Record Ahead Of FL-25 Race Scott Singer is calling out Jared Moskowitz over what he says is a gap between words and votes on Israel. The Republican nominee for Florida’s 25th District points to Moskowitz’s vote against removing Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee after her antisemitic comments. Moskowitz had publicly said she didn’t belong on the committee, then voted to keep her there anyway. Singer says this fits a larger pattern. He claims Moskowitz votes with the Squad nearly 90 percent of the time while telling District 25 voters something different. “You deserve a representative whose votes match his words,” Singer said. “I’ll be that representative.” The video is circulating as early voting approaches in the competitive South Florida seat.

The Shul Of Bal Harbour Highlights Healing Hearts For Local Families The Shul of Bal Harbour just shared a reel spotlighting Healing Hearts, the South Florida organization that steps in for Jewish families facing medical crises.​ Founded by Rabbi Yochanon and Esti Klein after their own open-heart surgery experience, Healing Hearts has spent over 20 years providing kosher hospital rooms, meals, housing near hospitals, medical advocacy, and practical support across South Florida.​ They keep fully stocked kosher rooms in more than a dozen hospitals so families can stay close and eat properly while dealing with diagnoses, treatments, and recovery.​ The Shul’s post is a clear reminder of the local chesed network that shows up for neighbors in Surfside, Bal Harbour, and beyond when it matters most. Healing Hearts also has its 2026 gala coming up October 25 at Amerant Bank Arena.

DESTIN DAMAGED🌊 : Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane. Coastal areas all throughout the Florida Panhandle sustained damage during the storm. Video shows a pier that was decimated by the storm's wind and storm surge.

Weak Front Brings Isolated Showers To East Coast This Afternoon A weak frontal boundary is moving through South Florida today, bringing a chance for isolated showers across the eastern half of the region this afternoon. Highs are expected in the upper 80s to around 90, with heat index values still climbing into the upper 90s or low 100s in spots. Tuesday brings a short break from the humidity as drier air settles in, with mostly sunny skies and minimal rain chances. Moisture returns midweek, with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday through Friday. Stay weather aware if you’re outdoors this afternoon along the east coast metro.

Isaias Remnants Move Out To Sea After Battering Gulf Coast The remnants of Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, are now pushing out to sea after slamming the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm Friday night near Destin. The storm hit with 105 mph winds, downed trees, damaged roofs, and left hundreds of thousands without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama. At least four people died, including from falling trees and a generator accident. Cleanup is underway and utility crews from multiple states are working around the clock. More than 100,000 Florida customers were still in the dark as of Monday morning, with restoration expected to continue through the week in harder-hit areas. The worst of the wind and surge has passed for the coast, but inland flooding risks lingered as the system moved north. Communities from Pensacola to Gulf Shores are assessing damage and starting the recovery.

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Florida National Guard soldiers are helping communities recover from Hurricane Isaias by distributing water, ice and other essential supplies at points of distribution sites (PODs) throughout the affected areas. Standing with our neighbors, every step of the recovery.

A small plane pilot made an emergency landing on Monday in a field in Miami-Dade’s rural Redlands area. It happened at around noon, a few miles west of Miami Executive Airport, near Krome Avenue and Southwest 122nd Street. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, nobody was hurt.

Florida Polls Show Republicans Leading In Governor And Senate Races, Contests Remain Close FORT LAUDERDALE (VINnews) — A series of recent public opinion surveys shows Republican candidates holding leads in Florida’s contests for governor and U.S. Senate, though the races remain competitive and closer than the large GOP margins of recent cycles. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/12/florida-polls-show-republicans-leading-in-governor-and-senate-races-contests-remain-close/

Yeshiva of South Florida will open Mesivta of South Florida, a yeshiva high school beginning with ninth grade in fall 2027, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg announced. The new school will offer a rigorous Torah education alongside a strong general studies program, according to the announcement. Rabbi Yehuda Willig will serve as rosh yeshiva, while Rabbi Dovid Kimche will serve as menahel. R’ Ari Stern will serve as president. The school will hold an open house for prospective parents on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. at Yeshiva of South Florida, 8411 West Palmetto Park Road. Goldberg expressed confidence in the school’s leadership and said the initiative aims to develop future generations of Torah scholars.

A county clash in Broward between commissioners and the sheriff continued to escalate after county officials were denied entry to a Broward Sheriff’s Office facility. 7News cameras captured Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen and a handful of commissioners as they approached the front entrance to BSO’s Research, Development and Training Center, Monday morning.

Broward Mayor And Commissioners Denied Entry To BSO Training Facility Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen and several commissioners were turned away Monday morning when they tried to enter the Broward Sheriff’s Office Research, Development and Training Center near Fort Lauderdale. They wanted to see the gym and wellness area themselves after raising questions about spending on items like a cold plunge, sauna and spa. The visit is part of their push for more transparency on Sheriff Gregory Tony’s $870 million-plus budget. A deputy met them at the locked door and said all tours must be scheduled through the sheriff’s office. Bogen said he tried to set one up Friday and never got a response. He also pointed out that the county owns the building. An emergency commission meeting is set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss possible legal action if access continues to be denied. Sheriff Tony has called the moves politically motivated and linked to an ongoing state investigation involving county officials. He says the agency keeps every receipt and has nothing to hide.

Hilulah Of Hacham Ovadia Yosef zt”l At Shaare Ezra The community is gathering tomorrow to mark the 13th yahrtzeit of Hacham Ovadia Yosef zt”l. Rabbi Ary Roffe, Rav of Kahal Sephardim NMB, will deliver the derasha. Men and women are welcome. Tuesday, October 13 (3 Cheshvan) Mincha/Arbit at 6:35, seudah at 7:15. Shaare Ezra Congregation, 960 W 41st Street, Miami Beach (ground floor to the left of the entrance).

Aventura Chabad Celebrates Double Bar Mitzvah Of Alejandro And Moises Silberman Aaron and Sofi Silberman marked the Bar Mitzvah of their sons, Alejandro and Moises, with the Aventura Chabad community. The double simcha drew warm wishes from friends and family as the brothers took on the milestone together. Just as Hashem surrounds us with His loving protection on Sukkot, the community hopes the boys are always wrapped in His biggest hug, protected, guided, and held close in His love.