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Florida Democrats say recent election wins show the party gaining momentum. But Republican leaders are projecting confidence going into the midterms.

In the American Society of Civil Engineers report, the state's highest-rated areas include its ports, bridges and solid waste management systems. Its lowest-rated areas are dams, levees and schools.

Florida House supporters of redistricting want to do it during the legislative session, which begins in mid-January. But the Senate president and Gov. Ron DeSantis want to wait for a court decision.

Neither the House, the Senate, or Gov. Ron DeSantis seem to be on the same page about how to approach redistricting. But opponents are unified, saying it would be undemocratic and unlawful.

For nearly three years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly extended an immigration state of emergency. Democrats say it's an overreach, and they're filing legislation to limit that power.

Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.

The bill would create a new legal shield for people who own former phosphate mining land. It helps owners remove what's called “strict liability” if someone sues over harms caused by pollution.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing measures that he says would stamp out inhumane and abusive practices at puppy mills.

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

New legislation would require cursive instruction starting in second grade and a written evaluation at the end of fifth grade.

Florida's black bear hunting season is scheduled to begin on Dec. 6.

The Florida Highway Patrol recently relaxed its police chase policy.