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Matt Schrier will speak at the University of Florida on February 21 at 6 p.m. about his seven-month captivity and eventual escape from Al Qaeda.
Read More »Seven Months Of Captivity: The True Story Of Matthew Schrier’s Escape From Al Qaeda
Florida House Moves To Withdraw From Refugee Program
Florida House members on Thursday took the first step — approving House Bill 427 in a subcommittee — in seeking to withdraw the Sunshine State from a federal refugee-assistance program.
Read More »Gainesville Bands Together Against Immigration Ban
Gainesville's Muslim community is distressed over Muslim ban, but there is local support.
Read More »Immigration Executive Order Prompts Legal Conversation At UF
President Donald Trump's immigration executive order prompted an immigration law panel discussion at the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law Wednesday afternoon.
Read More »At Demonstration, UF Group Campaigns For Syrian Refugee Scholarships
If UF waives tuition costs, the International Institute of Education's Syria Consortium will cover the living costs.
Read More »Released Transcripts Reveal Pulse Gunman’s Calls To Police
Transcripts released by the City of Orlando of 911 calls from the Pulse nightclub reveal that gunman pledge allegiance to the Islamic State.
Read More »Attorney General Tells Orlando’s Gays: ‘We Stand With You’
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is visiting Orlando to meet with prosecutors, first responders and families of the victims of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The trip Tuesday comes as the Justice Department continues investigating the June 12 massacre at the Pulse nightclub, in which 49 people died and dozens were wounded. Federal investigators who have conducted hundreds of interviews haven't ruled out charges against others in connection with the shooting and say they're still trying to determine why Omar Mateen, who died in a gun battle with police, picked as his target a popular gay nightclub.
Read More »Family of Journalist Slain By Islamic State Sues Syria
The family of slain journalist Steven Sotloff is suing Syria in U.S. court, claiming the government of President Bashar Assad provided support to Islamic State militants who carried out the gruesome beheading.
Read More »Lebanese Students Speak On Facebook Safety Check Controversy
After the Paris attacks people with family and friends in Paris rushed to social media sites like Facebook to check on their status. Many people received notifications saying their friends were safe. For the people who had family and friends anywhere else that was attacked, they received nothing.
Read More »Local Organizations Discuss Refugee Resettlement, Prepare For Syrians
Recent world news about Syria and Rick Scott’s statement to block the relocation of 425 Syrian refugees has led refugee resettlement to become a more high-profile issue. Refugees experience an extensive screening process when coming to the U.S. After coming through the state department, resettlement organizations are available to help refugees get assimilated into society.
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