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Gary FineoutDecember 3, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s congressional districts on Wednesday, a move that will upend the political landscape ahead of the pivotal 2016 elections. The justices ruled 5-2 in favor of the new boundaries for many of Florida’s 27 districts. The ruling signs off on the map that Circuit Judge […]

Bill RuftyOctober 14, 2015

As Judge Terry Lewis’ congressional redistricting recommendations move to the Florida Supreme Court, candidates and would-be candidates along the I-4 corridor continue to assess what may happen, particularly to the 10th Congressional District of Rep. Dan Webster and Rep. Alan Grayson’s 9th Congressional District. Without knowing the boundaries of the district, state Sen. Darren Soto, an Orlando […]

Associated PressOctober 9, 2015

A judge called Friday for a sweeping overhaul of Florida’s electoral map, including the congressional district held by a Republican seeking to become the next U.S. House speaker. Judge Terry Lewis recommended new boundaries for the state’s 27 congressional districts, some of which would make it nearly impossible for U.S. Rep. Dan Webster — one […]

Bob SparksOctober 1, 2015

John Boehner sure knows how to make news. At least he waited until Pope Francis left Washington before he dropped his resignation bombshell last week. The soon-to-be-former Speaker set off a media and Capitol frenzy with his Friday announcement. Boehner’s decision elicited respectful reflection from one side matched by jubilation from the conservative wing of the […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Orlando state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle released a memo Tuesday morning outlining his plan to decentralize power in the Florida House of Representatives. Eisnaugle is currently slated to become the House Speaker in 2020, and the report comes after months of tension between house members regarding how future speakers are selected. The proposal identifies the amount of […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 15, 2015

My good friend Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran is poised to take over the reins of the Florida House of Representatives for the 2016-2018 term. I’ve known Richard for more than 30 years. A finer public servant would be hard to find. He has the skills, abilities and Tallahassee “know-how” to be an effective leader. He knows […]

Associated PressSeptember 13, 2015

A judge is set to hold a trial later this month to sort out the jumbled mess in Florida’s political landscape over the mapping of state congressional districts. Judge Terry Lewis agreed Friday to give attorneys involved in a three-year legal battle over Florida’s congressional districts until Monday to submit proposed maps. The Florida Supreme […]

Ryan RayAugust 17, 2015

As state lawmakers in Tallahassee move forward with a plan that could completely remake the Orlando-area 10th Congressional District, Val Demings plans to announce her plans to again run for the U.S. House seat. As first reported by Orlando Sentinel‘s Scott Powers, Demings, the former City of Orlando police chief will seek a rematch of her 2012 campaign […]

Bob SparksAugust 13, 2015

The dartboard known as the draft Florida congressional district maps is receiving the kind of comments and attacks one might expect. Some are happy, but others fall into the range of sad and outraged. In the end, few new faces are likely to join the Congressional Club in 2017. U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, for one, […]

Associated PressAugust 11, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Webster is asking state legislators to vote down a map that would upend his congressional district. Webster testified on Tuesday before a legislative panel. The Florida Legislature is holding a Special Session to adopt a new map for the state’s 27 congressional districts. The Orlando Republican is upset that legislative staff members […]

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Debate party at Sports Grill Kendall. Image via AP.

Florida Supreme Court approves new congressional map

Redistricting recommendations change Darren Soto’s CD 9 campaign

Overhaul of Florida’s districts hurts would-be House speaker

Bob Sparks: Dan Webster runs for Speaker; for whom will Gwen Graham vote?

Eric Eisnaugle drafts plan to decentralize power in the house

Mike Fasano on Richard Corcoran: “A finer public servant would be hard to find”

Monday is deadline for parties in redistricting trial to submit proposed maps

Val Demings will take on Dan Webster in new-look CD 10

Bob Sparks: Despite court requirements, new congressional maps will put few incumbents at risk

Dan Webster asks legislators to vote down proposed map