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DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a 'dummymander'
The Republicans who control Florida’s legislature on Tuesday will take up a new map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to give GOP an edge in four seats now held by Democrats – in what is likely the final maneuver in the coast-to-coast redistricting battle that has raged for months between the political parties.

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Ron DeSantis unveils new Florida congressional map that would give the GOP an extra four seats
Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida
DeSantis proposes Florida redistricting with goal of 4 more GOP seats
Florida lawmakers are convening a special session to redraw the state's 28 congressional districts.

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Florida's DeSantis proposes new US House map targeting four Democratic seats
DeSantis and Florida Republicans push to flip four US House seats in what Democrats call a ‘dummymander’
DeSantis’ proposed map cuts Democratic districts, sparks controversy
Find out what the changes could mean for South Florida and the upcoming elections.

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Florida Rolls Out Congressional Map That Could Erase Virginia Dems’ Gerrymander Advantage
DeSantis’ congressional map eliminates Democratic districts, targets Moskowitz, Wasserman Schultz

These 2 Florida cities considered 'overdue' for direct hurricane hits

It’s been over 100 years since a hurricane hit Tampa, and 34 since Miami saw a direct impact. Some forecasters consider both cities “overdue.”

Florida murder suspect asked ChatGPT about dumping human remains days before killings: docs

Prosecutors say a Florida man facing two first-degree murder charges allegedly queried ChatGPT about hiding a body days before a double killing of USF students.

Southeast wildfires explode in Florida, Georgia

Two of the largest fires in southern Georgia have already burned tens of thousands of acres and continue to grow. The Highway 82 fire in Brantley County has scorched more than 22,000 acres and is just 6 contained, impacting areas near Atkinson and Waynesville.
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DeSantis slammed for ripping up voter-approved Florida amendment in gerrymandering push

With his new congressional maps heavily favoring Republicans, Gov. Ron DeSantis is unilaterally declaring unconstitutional the 2010 "Fair Districts" amendment that state voters overwhelmingly approved, say statewide and national Democrats, along with the Miami attorney who got the amendment on the ballot.

Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up: 'Beat at his own game'

Gov. Gavin Newsom believes Florida's redistricting plan is a mistake for Republicans, predicting a big blue wave election in the upcoming midterms.

Florida mom gets 21 life terms plus 800 years for selling videos of abuse involving her children on Snapchat

A Port St. Lucie mother was sentenced after being convicted of recording and selling videos of sexual abuse involving her young children.

Democrats have pulled ahead in the redistricting war. Will Florida change that?

Florida lawmakers are set to vote on a plan from Gov. Ron DeSantis that could allow Republicans to win four additional House seats.

Which Florida high schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

According to one study, these 25 Florida high schools are considered the best for athletes in 2026.