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Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

With President Donald Trump’s poll numbers fading, beleaguered Florida Democrats hoped this year would be an opportunity to gain ground in the state.

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Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

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Florida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats

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The Fight-Club Rule on Gerrymandering

The state constitution prohibits redrawing maps for political advantage.

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DeSantis: Ruling vindicates Florida redrawing congressional maps

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Supreme Court boosts DeSantis' GOP congressional map

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Florida’s ‘race neutral’ map would flip 4 seats, making 3 whiter

One of the most apparent changes was the elimination of a majority-Hispanic district in Central Florida.

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Florida Passes New Map to Give Republicans Four More House Seats

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Democrats Are So Mad About Ron DeSantis’ Redistricting Play, They’re Blowing Bullhorns Over It

Florida executes man who raped, killed teen 50 years ago

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Recap: Florida executes man who raped, killed teen 50 years ago

The State of Florida has executed James Hitchcock by lethal injection for the rape and murder of his step-niece Cynthia Driggers in 1976.

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Man guilty of killing his 13-year-old step-niece is set to be Florida's 6th execution of 2026

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Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago

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Appeal denied, Florida to execute man for rape, murder of 13-year-old

An Orlando man convicted of raping and strangling to death his 13-year-old step-niece, Cynthia Driggers, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, April 30.

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Florida to execute man who has spent nearly 50 years on Death Row

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Florida death row inmate says he’s innocent. His execution is scheduled Thursday

Olivier Rioux signs UC Irvine after Florida exit

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UC Irvine adds world's tallest basketball player in 7-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux

Rioux entered the portal last month after spending two seasons with the Gators

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Florida’s 7-foot-9 giant Olivier Rioux makes head-turning transfer move

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Former Florida basketball 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux lands at UC Irvine

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College basketball's tallest player Olivier Rioux heads to UC Irvine

April 30 - Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history, has committed to play for UC Irvine.

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Olivier Rioux — tallest player ever in college basketball — picks transfer destination

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World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

Hot temperatures to come in South Florida

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Temperatures in South Florida are set to heat up, with rain chances low until Sunday

Expect scorching hot temperatures reaching the 90s and even going to feels like 100. Trump lashes out at Merz after threatening to pull troops from Germany amid escalating row Pilot 'unable to recover

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Temperatures to soar across South Florida through rest of the week, weekend

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South Florida to remain hot, humid through weekend before storms arrive Sunday

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Recap: Florida lawmakers pass new redistricting map

A map drawn by the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration leaves only four Democratic seats, down from the current eight.

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Florida’s flamingos are back. Here’s where to see them.

A hundred years after they disappeared, the state’s iconic birds have returned to their namesake outpost in the Everglades—along with a new lodge and updated visitor facilities.

So far, Florida has failed to end vaccine mandates. Now there's a last-ditch effort

Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative session get the job done?

Texas, Florida carry out back-to-back executions on same day

First Florida executed James Hitchcock for the 1976 murder of his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter. Then Texas executed James Broadnax for a 2008 double murder.

Driver charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed 3 South Florida motorcycle deputies

A woman has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the crash that killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle deputies in 2024, officials announced Thursday.

Popular Florida "Santa Claus" arrested in undercover child sex sting, sheriff says

Thomas Hicks, 68, of Lakeland, faces numerous charges including human trafficking and using a computer to seduce a child.

DeSantis’ Redistricting Map Clears Florida House As SCOTUS Targets Race-Based Voting Blocs

The Florida House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis, moving the redistricting process one step closer to finalization despite intense pushback from the minority party.