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DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

Partisan control of Congress could hinge on how — or whether — Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis' map.

Axios

Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US

One blaze broke out north-west of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, a state known for its wetlands and everglades

The Guardian - UK

Why the No 1 pick in the NFL draft skipped ceremony

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the NFL draft. The former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback spoke on the Rich Eisen show this week and said he would be watching the draft at home with those who have supported his football journey.…

The Independent UK

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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of wildfires in Florida and Georgia.

The Conversation

Former cop arrested for plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival, police say

Gillum’s family reported him missing on Tuesday and told law enforcement he had a gun and ‘expressed recent threats to harm Black people’

The Independent UK

Orlando Law Firm Charged With Fraud, Accused of Taking Millions From Brazilian Migrants

Legacy Imigra marketed legal services primarily to Brazilians in Florida and collected nearly $20 million over the past three years through fraudulent practices.

Latin Times

Man arrested in Florida had planned a mass shooting at New Orleans festival, cops say

Though the festival was not named, the widely known New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly known as JazzFest, is set to begin today

The Independent UK

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After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The Texas Tribune

Trial Reveals Former Florida Lawmaker Advised Venezuelan Businessman to Mislead Herald About Meeting With Vice President Pence

David Rivera has been accused by the DOJ of not registering as a foreign agent after securing a $50 million contract in 2017 with the Venezuelan national oil company

Latin Times

"I wish none of this had happened": GOP's buyer's remorse on redistricting

The GOP's redistricting push now could be a wash — or even a plus for Democrats.

Axios

Florida woman goes to ‘Tiger Woods bar’ on date. Then another bartender denies her service: ‘Sounds like he was trying to protect you’

A Florida woman said she wanted to go to the “Tiger Woods” mini-golf course on a date. Then, she went to a neighboring pool bar where a man refused to serve her drinks because she had had a few beforehand.

The Mary Sue

Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI

Florida governor says white men have been discriminated against in new effort to challenge inclusion programs

The Guardian - US

Florida woman says she’s done with dating apps. So she goes to Home Depot looking for a contractor: ‘6am-8am at the latest’

If dating apps are where romance goes to die, apparently the next stop is… the lumber aisle at 7:30 a.m. Fed up with swiping, one Florida woman decided to try a more “organic” approach: showing up at Home Depot during peak contractor hours, armed with a vague need for help…

The Mary Sue

Man Recounts Ordeal At Alligator Alcatraz As Environmentalist Group Seeks To Close Facility

A south Florida man held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement described what it was like to be kept in Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility for months.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - US

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

Smoke drifts into Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, as air quality declines and 50 homes destroyed

The Independent UK

Top Democrat vows to take Florida next after Virginia redistricting shocks Republicans: ‘Maximum warfare’

ANALYSIS: New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has thrown down the gauntlet and is threatening Trump in his own backyard, Eric Garcia writes

The Guardian - US

Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing?

The Democratic counteroffensive to GOP efforts to redraw maps sets the stage for Republicans to lose in the midterms

The Mary Sue

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held onto her seat until 50 years and a $5M verdict pried her fingers off one by one

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress just minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to decide whether to expel her. The Florida Democrat stepped down after the committee found she committed 25 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws by funneling disaster relief money into her own election campaign.

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The Independent UK

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed nearly 50 homes in Georgia

The Independent UK

Trump team may give struggling Spirit Airlines $500M lifeline: report

The Florida-based airline has sold off planes, restructured and raised ticket prices in an attempt to come back from bankruptcy

The Independent UK

Moment Mustang ‘driven by 18-year-old Atlanta Braves catcher’ causes fatal big rig rollover crash in Florida

This is the moment a Ford Mustang allegedly driven by an 18-year-old Atlanta Braves catcher caused a fatal rollover crash which killed a father-of-four truck driver in Florida.

The Independent UK

Florida college ‘very concerned’ after two students from Bangladesh go missing - and they aren’t in ICE custody

Investigators say Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, both 27, are friends and are believed to be together

International Business Times UK

Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump Reportedly Firing Staff Out Of 'Paranoia' After His Hydrocodone DUI Arrest

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump reportedly dismiss staff amid legal troubles, focusing on privacy as Woods faces DUI charges. The couple aims to prevent leaks while managing public scrutiny.

Latin Times

Hakeem Jeffries Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting, Targets Eight House Republicans by Name and Promises: "Maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time"

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blunt warning after a major Democratic redistricting victory in Virginia, signaling that Florida could be next in a growing, coast-to-coast war over congressional maps.

The Independent UK

Meet the new face of Walmart: America’s largest retailer goes on a remodeling spree and adds 20 new stores

Four super centers have already opened this year in Eastvale, California, and three Florida cities: Apollo Beach, Jacksonville and The Villages

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