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Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to do away with anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state constitution had its first day in court Friday, as opposing attorneys pushed a Tallahassee judge to put a temporary hold on new congressional lines that created four additional GOP-leaning seats.

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Judge weighs effort to block new Florida congressional map
DeSantis signs new Florida congressional map into law, but challenges likely
New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering
New U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win several additional seats in Florida got their first test in court Friday against assertions that they violate a state constitutional ban on par...

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Florida representative arrested during sit-in redistricting protest at governor's office, she says
Redistricting battle heats up in Florida ahead of midterms
Florida’s redistricting map faces legal challenge over partisan gerrymandering
They argue the new map was drawn to illegally favor the Republican Party, potentially shifting the state’s U.S. House delegation to a 24 to four GOP majority.

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Court showdown over Florida redistricting push | Morning in America
Florida's newly approved congressional map to face first legal challenge over alleged partisan gerrymandering

Florida congressional map faces lawsuits over alleged violations of Fair Districts amendments

Florida's new congressional map, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, faces legal challenges from advocacy groups.

Florida fire map shows live updates on wildfires burning in Broward and Miami-Dade

An interactive wildfire map shows active fires burning in Broward and Miami-Dade as smoke impacts air quality and visibility across parts of South Florida.

Florida’s county election chiefs told to retain old congressional maps

Three lawsuits have challenged the legality of the new map to be used for the 2026 mid-term elections, and a state official told local election supervisors to hold onto the maps used in the 2022 and 2024 congressional elections even as