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Florida buys more Israel bonds during Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip

Florida is buying an additional $120 million in bonds to assist Israel during the growing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
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The Scoop: Fri., October 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida aids Israel Florida is aiding Israel under a directive by Gov. DeSantis by helping send drones, body armor, weapons, and ammo. While declaring unequivocal support for Israel’s right to self-defense, Florida Democratic Party Chair...
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Florida helps send weapons and ammo to Israel for its war against Gaza

Drones, body armor, weapons and ammunition are among supplies sent to Israel with assistance from Florida.
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Morningstar disputes Florida’s determination that it supports efforts to boycott or sanction Israel

The company said, “Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign.”
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Florida places Morningstar on its blacklist of companies alleged to be involved in boycotts of Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis placed Morningstar, a Chicago-based investment research firm, on Florida’s list of “scrutinized companies.”
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Florida will have a special legislative session in November to strengthen sanctions against Iran

Florida lawmakers will hold a special session in November on a series of issues, including bolstering state sanctions against Iran.
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Florida lawmakers back state sanctions on Iran

Florida legislative leaders vowed to move forward with a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis to increase state sanctions against Iran.
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The Scoop: Wed., October 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Blast kills hundreds Doctors in Gaza City are in a desperate bid to save badly wounded victims of a massive blast that killed civilians in a nearby hospital. U.S. President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime...
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Florida taxpayers paid $4 million for evacuation flights out of Israel

Florida paid a private company $4 million for its flights to transport about 270 Americans from Israel.

Pro-Palestine demonstration takes to the streets in Tampa

In Downtown Tampa on Friday nearly 500 protestors gathered at Tampa City Hall to demand a stop to Israeli airstrikes. The war between Israel and Hamas has left more than 4,000 dead. “Netanyahu you can’t...
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The Scoop: Mon., October 16, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Floridians fly, not refugees Last Thursday Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order to fly Floridians stranded in Israel back to the US. However, the Governor says the United States...
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Ron DeSantis declares an emergency in Florida after Israel declares war on Hamas

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday declared a state of emergency to “bring Floridians home and transport necessary supplies to Israel.”

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