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Republicans pad U.S. House majority with two Florida special election wins | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-01 19:36:00

(The Center Square) – Republicans padded their slim U.S. House majority Tuesday after winning two Florida special elections to replace a pair of members who resigned their seats.

In the 6th Congressional District, state Sen. Randy Fine was projected to defeat Democrat Josh Weil with about 56% of the vote with 98% of ballots counted, according to unofficial results. The race was necessitated by the resignation of former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Republican who became President Donald Trump’s national security advisor.

Tuesday’s outcome was closer than Waltz’s last race, when he won by 34 points. 

Florida Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was the projected winner over Democrat Gay Valimont with 56% of the unofficial vote tally with 93% counted to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.

Gaetz resigned his U.S. House seat after being nominated by Trump to be the U.S. attorney general, but he later dropped out of the running because the Republican firebrand and Trump ally faced a tough confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate due to a House ethics investigation.

Trump instead nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was easily confirmed.

With the wins, the GOP will pad their U.S. still slim House majority to 220 seats to 213 for Democrats.

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South Florida Weather for Thursday 4/24/2025 12PM

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-04-24 11:34:40

SUMMARY: On Thursday, April 24, 2025, South Florida will experience warm temperatures in the low to mid-80s, accompanied by east winds leading to rough surf and a high risk of rip currents. While the weather radar is mostly dry, isolated showers are possible. Tonight’s Lexus Corporate Run in downtown Miami will feature CBS Miami’s meteorologists, including Ivan Cabera and Lauren Pastron. Safety alerts recommend avoiding ocean swimming due to rip currents. This weekend, the Miami Takes Steps event at Riata Park will support the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, with pleasant weather conditions expected. Overall, highs will remain in the low 80s with minimal rain chances.

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NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Thursday afternoon will remain partly cloudy and breezy.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa for state visit following Trump’s renewed criticism

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-04-24 02:02:00

SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in South Africa for a state visit amid accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump that Zelenskyy is prolonging the war by rejecting a peace deal involving Ukrainian territory. While Zelenskyy traveled, a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed nine people and injured 63. Peace talks have stalled, with limited progress made during discussions in London. Zelenskyy will meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has sought to mediate the conflict, although his efforts have had little success. Zelenskyy questioned Russia’s commitment to peace after a failed ceasefire attempt.

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Lakeland Park may be renamed after civil rights activist

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www.youtube.com – ABC Action News – 2025-04-23 19:52:23

SUMMARY: Lakeland Park may soon be renamed Meline Brooks Park in honor of the influential civil rights activist and NAACP member, Meline Brooks. She played a vital role in ending segregation in the 1960s, organized sit-ins, and fought for voter registration, often involving her children in her activism. Brooks was the first Black matron hired by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and successfully sued for racial and sexual discrimination. Her daughter and other community members have campaigned for this name change over nine years, and a resolution will be voted on at the next city commission meeting as a tribute to Brooks’ legacy.

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Community members and family advocate for renaming a local park in honor of Madalynne Brooks, a key figure in the civil rights movement in Polk County.

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