Florida's redistricting headed to state Supreme Court
The overall redistricting plan is expected to increase the number of GOP members in the state legislature.
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Florida Appeals Court Reinstates Gov. Ron DeSantis' Congressional Map
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.
Florida Takes Aim At Redistricting Ruling
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.
Judge Blocks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Redistricting Plan
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.
Florida Judge Will Block Gov. DeSantis' Redistricting Map As Unconstitutional
A state circuit judge said he'll block Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map because it is unconstitutional in that it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives.
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Fights Back Against Gov. DeSantis' Redistricting Map
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is fighting back after state republicans voted to pass Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map.
Florida House Redistricting Plan Passes As Democrats Protest
The Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the state.
Florida Senate Passes Gov. DeSantis' Controversial Congressional Redistricting Plan
Over the objections of Democrats who contend Republicans are being "bullied" by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Senate on Wednesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP.
Proposed Florida Congressional Redistricting Plan For Special Session Slammed For Being 'Aggressively Partisan'
Florida lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for a special session to approve a new congressional map after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts.
Florida Democrats Criticize 'Pharaoh Of Florida' Gov. Ron DeSantis' Congressional Redistricting Maps As 'Full Frontal Attack On Voting Laws'
As the Florida legislature prepares to start a special session Tuesday, Black lawmakers in Miami criticized a congressional redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Facing South Florida: Florida Redistricting
State lawmakers will be back in Tallahassee next week, ordered into special session after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the redistricting maps they redrew during the regular session.
'We'll Not Be The Governor's Punching Bag,' Florida Black Elected Officials To Send Message To Gov. DeSantis On Redistricting
On Monday, April 18th, Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, joined by other locally elected officials, intends to send a clear message to Governor Ron DeSantis: The redistricting map from his office dilutes Black districts.
Facing South Florida: Florida Redistricting
Jim DeFede's guest was Ellen Freidin, the woman who led the campaign in 2010 to pass the constitutional amendment the governor is now trying to sidestep.
State Says Redistricting Case Should Be Put On Hold
With lawmakers heading into a special legislative session this month, Secretary of State Laurel Lee is asking a federal court to put on hold a case that argues judges should set Florida's new congressional districts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Touts His Redistricting Plans
Needing to find common ground with lawmakers on redrawn congressional districts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pointed to maps already proposed by his office.
Florida House Passes Redistricting Plan Amid DeSantis Veto Threat
The Florida House on Friday approved a pair of maps aimed at mollifying Gov. Ron DeSantis' desire to condense a sprawling North Florida congressional district held by a Black Democrat. But before the House voted on the proposal (SB 102), DeSantis objected to it.
New Legislative Districts Head To Florida Supreme Court
New legislative lines in the once-a-decade redistricting process are headed to the Florida Supreme Court, while a new congressional map remains on hold.
In Unusual Move, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Submits Redistricting Map
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state's congressional map.
Florida Senate Moves Forward On New Political Maps Ahead Of Legislative Session
Florida senators wasted little time Monday advancing potential new district lines for themselves and the state's growing congressional delegation as part of the once-a-decade reapportionment process.
Brown: Redistricting Challenge Wasn't Frivolous
Attorneys for Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown are pushing back against demands that she and her supporters foot the legal bill for groups that defended a new redistricting plan in a federal court battle.
State Supreme Court Weighs In On Redistricting Plan
A key Florida Supreme Court justice sounded skeptical Tuesday about the Legislature's proposal for a contested South Florida district in a battle over the map for the state's congressional delegation.
Redistricting Ruling Could Come Next Week
After closing arguments in a three-day hearing over the shape of the state's congressional districts, a Leon County judge said he will try to choose a map to recommend to the Florida Supreme Court next week.
Justices Send Redistricting Battle To Lower Court
After lawmakers failed last month to agree on a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday sent the issue back to a circuit judge who will try to piece together a map that meets constitutional requirements.
State Senate Given Deadline For Redistricting Response
The Florida Supreme Court has given the state Senate until the end of the week to respond to move by the House that would allow a circuit judge to consider congressional redistricting plans from both legislative chambers and other parties in a long-running lawsuit.
House Takes Redistricting Fight To Court
The House headed to court Monday as the next step in a heated battle with the Senate over how to redraw Florida's 27 congressional districts.
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In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
BSO investigates drowning of 10-year-old boy in Lauderdale Lakes
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Heat sign first-round pick Nikola Jovic
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18 Cuban migrants make it to Key West on homemade vessel
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Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores recalled over Listeria concerns
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores have been recalled because of potential Listeria contamination.
Parkland jurors must manage trial stress on their own
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Safety urged for those planning DIY July 4th fireworks shows
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Miami-Dade conducting sweeps of fireworks vendors ahead of July 4th holiday
Fire officials urge people to buy from licensed vendors, only but what's legal
Miami Weather: Hot, humid with passing showers
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in South Florida
In 2022, the party is back on across South Florida and in full force for the 4th of July holiday.
BSO investigates drowning of 10-year-old boy in Lauderdale Lakes
Authorities said it happened Saturday morning at around 9 a.m. in the 4500 block of Northwest 32nd Court.
Heat sign first-round pick Nikola Jovic
The Miami Heat have signed their first-round draft pick Nikola Jović, the team announced Saturday.
18 Cuban migrants make it to Key West on homemade vessel
Eighteen Cuban migrants were taken into custody Saturday morning after landing in Key West on a homemade vessel, according to border patrol.
Vidalia onions sold at Publix stores recalled over Listeria concerns
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Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe
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Florida says Ben & Jerry's change 'step in right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
Biden administration monitoring Florida's 'Don't say gay' law
The Biden administration said Friday it will monitor a new Florida law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
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Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban to be temporarily blocked
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Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Federal appeals court backs Florida man in religious sign dispute
Judges said the town's prohibition on portable signs likely violated the First Amendment.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
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July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
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Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
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Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
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HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
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Hearing damage often overlooked when thinking about fireworks safety
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Judge's decision to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban puts law in legal limbo
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The age of your at-home COVID test is key to its accuracy
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida
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Miami Spa Months returns with exclusive treatments at discounted prices
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
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More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
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Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.