A judge upheld Florida's redrawn congressional maps, potentially giving Republicans four extra seats this election.

Some of the plaintiffs said they would appeal Judge Joshua Hawkes' denial.

WESH TWO NEWS STARTS NOW. 2026 BRINGS US THE LATEST IN THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS AND FLORIDA’S ROLE IN THE FIGHT. ANOTHER LAWSUIT WAS FILED TODAY, MAKING IT THREE LEGAL ACTIONS THAT ARE NOW CHALLENGING ...

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced Thursday the creation of a select committee to examine the state's congressional map, a move that comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S.