TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court has refused to stop a congressional redistricting plan struck down by a lower court from being used in this year’s elections, handing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s ruling Republicans a major victory. The 4-1 ruling

Groups that challenged the map sharply criticized the ruling and said they will not drop their underlying lawsuit. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to redraw the state’s congressional map and give a substantial advantage to

A decision by the Florida Supreme Court means the November elections there will most likely be based on legislative maps that a lower court said illegally diluted the power of Black voters. WASHINGTON — The Florida Supreme Court