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PALM BEACH POSTScott lobbying in D.C. on Zika virus — but Democrats sting backBy John KennedyGov. Rick Scott begins two days of meetings on Capitol Hill today where he plans to lobby members of Congress and the Obama administration to work together to fight the Zika virus.Scott has been directing most of his fire at President Obama, saying the federal government isn’t doing… Read more »

JEWISH JOURNALSecurity a focus following thwarted synagogue attackBy Sergio CarmonaThe recent incident at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center where the FBI thwarted a plot to detonate an explosive device during Passover and arrested the man behind this foiled planned attack has caught the attention of the concerned local Jewish community.James Gonzalo Medina, 40, of Hollywood was arrested by… Read more »

SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz condemns Republicans over anti-Planned Parenthood lawBy Anthony ManU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, sought Monday to turn up the political heat on Gov. Rick Scott and other Florida Republicans over their efforts to go after Planned Parenthood.She was joined – at a Planned Parenthood health center… Read more »

POLITICODems call for Obama to expand retirement helpBy Rachael BadeMore than 60 House Democrats are urging President Barack Obama to require all federal contractors to automatically enroll employees in their companies' retirement plans, an effort led by Democratic caucus Vice Chair Joe Crowley (D-N.Y).In a copy of the letter obtained by POLITICO, that will go to the White House… Read more »

MOMENT MAGAZINESymposium // Is There a “Jewish” Way to Parent?Debbie Wasserman SchultzOf course there is a Jewish way to parent. I am a Jewish mother before anything else; nothing is more important to me—it’s part of everything I do. Even though I didn’t have a very religious upbringing, my parents recognized the importance of Judaism. They educated me in my… Read more »

ORLANDO WEEKLY Congress members want answers on Florida's revised HIV numbersBy Monivette CordeiroEleven of Florida's Democratic and Republican members of Congress want Gov. Rick Scott to explain how the Florida Department of Health revised its count of new HIV infections in 2014 from 6,147 to 4,613, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The Times first reported the 25-percent… Read more »

ABC NEWS The Latest: Suspect in Jewish Center Bomb Plot in CourtBy the Associated PressThe Latest on Jewish Center-Plot (all times local):2:35 p.m.A man accused of plotting to detonate an explosive at a large Jewish center in South Florida has made his first federal court appearance.A magistrate judge on Monday appointed a public defender for 40-year-old James Medina, who was arrested… Read more »

THE POSTOfficials: FBI thwarts plot against Florida Jewish centerBy Curt SandersonMIAMI — A man’s planned explosive attack on a South Florida Jewish center was thwarted by the FBI through an undercover operation involving a dummy bomb, authorities said Monday.James Medina, 40, made his initial appearance in federal court Monday following his arrest last week in the alleged… Read more »

MIAMI HERALD Plot to blow up Aventura synagogue ends with man’s arrestBy Jay WeaverA Hollywood man accused of trying to blow up an Aventura synagogue stood in Miami federal court and gave the judge two names — one real, the other an alias.“My name is James Medina, also known as ‘James Muhammad,’ ” Medina told Magistrate Judge William Turnoff.James G.… Read more »

NAPLES DAILY NEWSFeds lay out plans for Everglades bridge to boost water flowBy The Associated PressMIAMI (AP) - Federal officials say they will soon begin the next phase of a multi-million dollar project to erect a bridge across the Everglades in South Florida.Interior Secretary Sally Jewel announced plans to raise a two-and-half mile section of U.S. 41 during a visit Friday to… Read more »