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A House redraw of its own boundaries is ready for full approval in the chamber.

The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process.

The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process, despite concerns from Democrats that a surge in Hispanic population doesn’t appear to be fully represented with the changes.

The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process, despite concerns from Democrats that a surge in Hispanic population doesn’t appear to be fully represented with the changes.

Sen. Victor Torres said he expects the congressional map to be legally challenged over the failure to increase the number of Hispanic districts.

The GOP-led Florida Legislature rarely breaks with DeSantis.

The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process.

Local lawmakers say they are on board with Gov. Ron DeSantis after hearing his State of the State. Read reactions from Tallahassee and Volusia County.

Both chambers are drawing congressional maps to be reviewed by the Reapportionment Committee on Jan. 13.

Daytona Beach officials have had difficulty controlling crowds at some special events in recent years, and a Florida House bill offers possible fixes.