Church group lands in Jacksonville from Israel
Eighteen of the 54 First Baptist Fernandina Beach tour group members arrived in Jacksonville early Sunday morning. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After spending more than a week in the middle of…
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Jacksonville Jewish community holds vigil to pray for family members, hostages in Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Israeli military warns civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate ahead of a possible ground operation, people who are a part of the Jacksonville Jewish community…
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Jacksonville City Council stands with Israel amid Hamas attacks
The resolution introduced by City Council member Nick Howland put the blame on Hamas saying “Jacksonville stands with Israel and condemns these terroristic attacks.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council…
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Jacksonville mother fears for son’s safety in Israel during war
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and other city and clergy leaders spoke at the gathering Tuesday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hundreds of people gathered at the Jacksonville Jewish Center Tuesday night…
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Miles away, nearly 1,000 people unite in solidarity with Israel as conflict continues
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jewish Federation Foundation of Northeast Florida held an event Tuesday to stand in solidarity with Israel and fight for their right to exist. The community gathering…
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Fernandina Beach church group stuck in Israel
War broke out while a group from First Baptist Fernandina Beach was touring biblical sites. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several dozen members of a Fernandina Beach church are stuck overseas trying…
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Chaos breaks out at Gainesville prayer vigil for Israel after ‘misinterpreted’ 911 call leads to panic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911…
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Jewish community comes together to show solidarity for those impacted by the war on Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Numerous people gathered at the University of North Florida Monday night to pray and stand in solidarity with Israel after a surprise attack from Hamas caused carnage…
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Protestors stand up for Palestinians at courthouse rally, call for US to stop supporting Israel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several dozen pro-Palestinian people gathered at the Duval County Courthouse Monday to support what they call a Palestinian revolution against Israel. “Free. Free. Palestine. Occupation is a…
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Ponte Vedra Beach rabbit reacts to war in Israel
Rabbi Nochum Karinsky is encouraging his congregation to respond to the horrors overseas with acts of kindness. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — As the death toll rises in Israel and…
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