A Leon County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts, including a District 9 that would stretch from Lake Nona to Lake Okeechobee, can legally remain intact. (Graphic/Florida Senate)

A Leon County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts, including a District 9 that would stretch from Lake Nona to Lake Okeechobee, can legally remain intact. (Graphic/Florida Senate)

Court allows new congressional districts ahead of midterm elections

By Gray Rohrer — Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday.Judge Joshua Hawkes of the Leon Circuit Court rejected the push from two voting rights organizations and a group of voters to strike down the map drawn up by an aide for Gov.
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Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Northbridge University’s Kissimmee campus Wednesday, and participated in a roundtable discussion with local officials on workforce training development. (Photo/Eleven11Comunications)

Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Northbridge University’s Kissimmee campus Wednesday, and participated in a roundtable discussion with local officials on workforce training development. (Photo/Eleven11Comunications)

Lt. Gov. Collins visits Kissimmee workforce training college

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, also a Republican candidate for governor this year, toured...