Anti-Semitism

Florida lawmakers passed a law last year defining "antisemitism" in state statutes. They cited a rise in hate crimes motivated by religion -- especially antisemitic incidents.

A graduate student has been charged in the confrontation seen on social media. FSU says it is committed to "swiftly and effectively responding to incidents of hate."

60 higher ed institutions around the country received letters from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

The State University System will conduct a review of all Florida public university syllabi for anything that might be considered antisemitic or anti-Israel.

The Secrets We Keep, a musical theatre production, covers themes of antisemitism and LGBTQ+ individuals during the Holocaust. It will be at FSU's Lab Theatre in late April.

Florida had an increase in antisemitic incidents last year. Incidents include flyers thrown in yards, roadside harassment, graffiti and messages projected onto buildings.

"Enough is enough, said Rep. Mike Caruso. The Delray Beach Republican filed the bill last week, saying legislators need to act.

The University of Florida has the largest population of Jewish students of all public universities in the nation, and campus organizations continue to show solidarity and host events combating hate.

More than 300 people assembled Thursday night for a vigil co-hosted by OneJax and the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida to peacefully protest recent antisemitic messages displayed in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville has been the longtime home of the annual football rivalry game, where more than 75,000 fans were expected to attend Saturday's game.