Florida House seeks dismissal of lawsuit claiming unconstitutional district designs
The lawsuit claims seven South Florida state House districts and three congressional districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
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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.
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.
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is fighting back after state republicans voted to pass Gov. Ron DeSantis' redistricting map.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
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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.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.