Florida seeks federal judge's exit from elections fight
Attorneys for Secretary of State Cord Byrd have filed a motion seeking the recusal of Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker
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.
Needing to find common ground with lawmakers on redrawn congressional districts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pointed to maps already proposed by his office.
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 lines in the once-a-decade redistricting process are headed to the Florida Supreme Court, while a new congressional map remains on hold.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were conducting a criminal investigation Monday afternoon in the backyard of a Pompano Beach home.
Davie police have released bodycam video of a fatal shooting involving one of their officers.
A South Florida Jewish center suffered severe damage in a weekend arson fire that police believe was set by a mentally ill homeless man.
Faced with 50,000 fewer students, the district must decide what to do with under-enrolled schools while having enough money to operate the rest of the schools
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were conducting a criminal investigation Monday afternoon in the backyard of a Pompano Beach home.
Davie police have released bodycam video of a fatal shooting involving one of their officers.
A South Florida Jewish center suffered severe damage in a weekend arson fire that police believe was set by a mentally ill homeless man.
Faced with 50,000 fewer students, the district must decide what to do with under-enrolled schools while having enough money to operate the rest of the schools
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Chief Justice John Roberts' order clears the way for former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro to begin serving a four-month prison sentence in Florida.
Florida's Presidential Preference Primary is a closed-primary election.
The polls open at 7 a.m., voters must go to their precincts to cast ballots
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Former Vice President Mike Pence made clear on Sunday that he "cannot in good conscience" endorse former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
After ignoring the issue for years, the Florida legislature began to address the mental health crisis in the criminal justice system in its 2024 session.
Jim DeFede interviews State Representative Danny Perez, whose district includes portions of Miami-Dade County. Perez, a Republican, will be the next Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the president of the Miami-Dade Education Coalition, a group trying to replace the teachers union in Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Nikki Fried, the chairman of the Florida Democratic Party.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with former Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, who was removed during the COVID crisis by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Measles outbreaks are on the rise in the U.S. and around the world.
A Florida man with worsening migraines was found to have parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain, according to a report published this month in the American Journal of Case Reports.
NCAA March Madness 2024 starts now. Here's how (and what time) to watch and stream the Selection Sunday show live.
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Save hundreds on stick vacuums from brands like Dyson, Shark, Bissell, and more for a squeaky clean home.
Get personal this Easter with the best customizable Easter baskets for family and friends.
Amazon is offering all its customers -- not just Prime members -- huge deals on home goods and more this spring.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
Neil Young voluntarily removed his music from Spotify in 2022 after Joe Rogan, whose podcast was exclusively on Spotify, had a controversial infectious disease expert on as a guest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year's theme is "Spaceadventure" featuring out of this world performances, food, and of course, rides
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.