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US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday. The Democrat is accused of stealing Federal Emergency Management Agency overpayments that her family health care company had received through a federally funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract, federal prosecutors said. A portion of the money was then funneled to support her campaign through […]

todayNovember 20, 2025

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Florida congressional districts that eliminated a majority-Black seat upheld by state Supreme Court

Florida’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s current congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district in north Florida that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The court, dominated by DeSantis appointees, said in its ruling that restoration of the district that previously united Black communities from Jacksonville to west of Tallahassee, or across 200 miles (322 kilometers), would amount to impermissible racial gerrymandering. That, the majority ruled, violates the Constitution’s equal protection guarantees. […]

todayJuly 18, 2025 1

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Brother and sister compete for Florida state senate seat in a sibling showdown

Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are taking sibling rivalry to a new level as the brother and sister run against each other in a race for a Florida state Senate seat on Tuesday. Not only that, one of their opponents for the Democratic nomination in the district representing parts of metro Orlando is Alan Grayson, a combative former Democratic U.S. congressman who drew national attention in 2009 when he said in a House floor speech that the Republican health […]

todayJune 22, 2025

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Florida sheriff tells protesters ahead of anti-Trump rally: ‘We will kill you’

A Florida sheriff shockingly vowed to “kill” protesters who threaten or commit violence against law enforcement officers ahead of a scheduled rally in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration on Saturday. “We’re not going to play,” said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey during a Thursday news conference just days before the nationwide “No Kings” protests happening Saturday. On the heels of President Trump sending the U.S. military to Los Angeles, where similar protests have taken place in opposition […]

todayJune 12, 2025

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Byron Donalds gets glowing endorsement from Trump for Florida governor

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., received a glowing endorsement from President Donald Trump for his expected bid for Florida governor. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump praised Donalds as a “TOTAL WINNER.” “I know Byron well and have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels,” President Trump wrote on Thursday. “As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda.” The president’s endorsement comes as […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 1

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Monique Worrell, 1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida, wins back old job

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — One of two Democratic state attorneys in Florida who Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis removed from office in what opponents say were political moves won back their old job from voters. In the Orlando area, Democrat Monique Worrell on Tuesday defeated Andrew Bain, the candidate DeSantis had replaced Worrell with last year and who was running without party affiliation. In the Tampa area, Andrew Warren, who DeSantis removed in 2022, conceded to Suzy Lopez, the Republican DeSantis had picked […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 1

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Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue charter flight company

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers representing migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard nearly two years ago by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue the charter flight company that transported them to the island off the Massachusetts coast, according to a ruling Monday by a federal judge in Boston. The 50 Venezuelans were sent to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio, Texas, and had been promised work and housing opportunities. Under Monday’s ruling, the migrants can proceed with their suit against Florida-based Vertol Systems […]

todayApril 2, 2024

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Florida map ruling is a loss for Black voters and ‘uphill battle’ for Dems hoping to win back House majority

Civil rights advocates blasted a federal court for upholding Florida’s congressional map, which they deem to be unconstitutional and discriminatory against Black voters. Nick Warren, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), told theGrio that the map, which will be used for the 2024 elections, is “politically lopsided” and disproportionately impacts minority voters. April Albright, legal director and chief of staff at Black Voters Matter, said the decision from a three-judge federal panel is “disappointing and discouraging.” […]

todayMarch 29, 2024 1

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Florida Supreme Court to hear appeal of map that cut Black district

The Florida Supreme Court will take up a challenge to a controversial congressional map that voting rights groups say discriminates against Black voters, though a ruling is not expected to come in time for the slate of elections in 2024. The state’s high court agreed to hear the appeal led by Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute and other groups arguing that the current map for the 5th Congressional District weakens Black voting power and goes against precedent. Republican Gov. […]

todayJanuary 27, 2024 1