DeSantis delivers final State of the State address: "We are the free state of Florida"
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida's legislature to redraw congressional districts.
Florida is poised to join the other states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year's midterm elections.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Louisiana's intentional creation of a second majority-Black district violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
Republicans currently hold a 20-8 advantage in Florida's congressional delegation and maintain supermajorities in both chambers of the state Legislature.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
The lawsuit claims seven South Florida state House districts and three congressional districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
A three-judge federal panel Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022, saying opponents did not prove lawmakers acted with "racially discriminatory purpose."
Attorneys for Secretary of State Cord Byrd have filed a motion seeking the recusal of Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker
Unlikely the case will be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for the November elections
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is trying to use a state appeals court's ruling to help bolster its defense of a congressional redistricting plan in federal court.
An appeals court Tuesday took up a battle about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature last year, with some judges appearing skeptical of a challenge filed by voting rights groups.
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a new voting map from being used in the city of Miami's elections in November.
The City of Miami is facing a deadline of August 1st to comply with a new voting map, which the city claims is too soon for implementation.
The House and Senate contend that lawmakers and staff members should be shielded from depositions
Jim takes a closer look at the redrawing of our state's congressional map with a reporter for ProPublica, who wrote about the governor's plan and the controversy that created. ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Guest: Joshua Kaplan, REPORTER, PROPUBLICA
The overall redistricting plan is expected to increase the number of GOP members in the state legislature.
A new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' staff that could diminish the state's Black representation in Washington was reinstated by an appeals court Friday, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional.
The state asked an appeals court Wednesday to reinstate a stay on a circuit judge's ruling that blocked a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A judge's ruling that a new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' staff is unconstitutional has been appealed by the state.
With Miami Beach serving as the official fan zone for the National Championship, hotels are filling up fast, and local businesses are preparing for a surge in visitors.
Staff planned to work long hours to shield trees from wind and cold temperatures. Still, they are also making sure the animals have what is needed to survive.
The Republican-controlled House, which passed the bill (HB 133) in a 74-37 vote, has tried repeatedly in recent years to reverse a law approved after the Parkland shooting that raised the minimum age to 21. The Senate refused to go along.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Signs have been posted in a South Miami neighborhood warning about blue green algae that may be in canal water and that leaves some poisonous substances or toxins in it.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
With Miami Beach serving as the official fan zone for the National Championship, hotels are filling up fast, and local businesses are preparing for a surge in visitors.
Staff planned to work long hours to shield trees from wind and cold temperatures. Still, they are also making sure the animals have what is needed to survive.
The Republican-controlled House, which passed the bill (HB 133) in a 74-37 vote, has tried repeatedly in recent years to reverse a law approved after the Parkland shooting that raised the minimum age to 21. The Senate refused to go along.
Signs have been posted in a South Miami neighborhood warning about blue green algae that may be in canal water and that leaves some poisonous substances or toxins in it.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava responds to what she calls a "frivolous and politically-motivated" recall petition effort.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody and New York Sen. Kristen Gillibrand are joining forces in a renewed push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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