Florida Lawmakers Vow to Make State ‘Second-Safest’ Place in the World for Jewish People

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills on Iran sanctions, expanded school choice, funds for Jewish center security, and help for Hurricane Idalia victims.

Members of the Florida House of Representatives stand for a moment of silence in Tallahassee on Nov. 6, 2023. Screenshot via The Florida Channel

Tensions flared, and emotions ran high in a 3-day special legislative session in the Florida capital.

Lawmakers from around the state united across the aisle on issues such as hurricane relief and security funding for ethnic organizations. They exchanged barbs, however, about the Israel-Hamas war.