More than 300 Americans are back in the US from Israel thanks to a series of evacuation missions funded by the State of Florida and coordinated by the nonprofit Project Dynamo.
Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaksWhen war broke out after the Hamas attack earlier this month, they began looking for a way home to Melbourne, Florida.
Five flights funded by the state to the tune of roughly $4 million have brought more than 300 American citizens back home and out of harm’s way since Friday.Guthrie told Action News Jax another two flights carrying roughly 100 evacuees are expected in the coming days. However, State Representative Kelly Skidmore worries the State of Florida could be complicating the situation in Israel, as the US Department of State also works to evacuate American citizens from the country.
Project Dynamo CEO Bryan Stern noted the collaboration with the State of Florida is the first time the nonprofit has ever gotten any government support.
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