DeSantis vs. Disney: Board members discuss efforts to take Disney's self-governing power away
It was a standing room only in the packed hotel ballroom where the new governing board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, met on Wednesday.
It was a standing room only in the packed hotel ballroom where the new governing board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, met on Wednesday.
Amusement ride experts weigh in on DeSantis comments on Disney ride inspections
Governor DeSantis announced some changes the legislature is working on to give control over Disney's special district by to the state. Officials say that would include inspecting rides after accidents.
Governor DeSantis announced some changes the legislature is working on to give control over Disney's special district by to the state. Officials say that would include inspecting rides after accidents.
DeSantis vs. Disney World: Proposed amendment could revoke development agreement
A day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would use the state Legislature to revoke a development agreement The Walt Disney Company signed with the previous board of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – a state legislator has filed an amendment to nullify that agreement.
A day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would use the state Legislature to revoke a development agreement The Walt Disney Company signed with the previous board of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – a state legislator has filed an amendment to nullify that agreement.
DeSantis says Anheuser-Busch is too woke, has lost him as a customer: 'Why would you want to drink Bud Light?'
Anheuser-Busch has lost $5 billion in value since announcing a partnership with transgender personality Dylan Mulvaney
Anheuser-Busch has lost $5 billion in value since announcing a partnership with transgender personality Dylan Mulvaney
Florida Gov. DeSantis floats higher taxes on Disney, possible prison construction next door
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struck back at Disney World Monday, announcing forthcoming legislative action that would void a development agreement that enshrined the corporate giant's self-governing power.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struck back at Disney World Monday, announcing forthcoming legislative action that would void a development agreement that enshrined the corporate giant's self-governing power.
DeSantis 2024? Florida governor to make first public appearance in South Carolina
DeSantis has visited other key states including Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan as part of his 'Florida Blueprint' tour
DeSantis has visited other key states including Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan as part of his 'Florida Blueprint' tour
'Come hell or high water': DeSantis vows 'win' in spat with Disney, threatening tolls and taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Gov. DeSantis announces new highway interchange to support new Florida Buc-ee's location
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that a new highway interchange is underway as Florida prepares to for the groundbreaking of its third Buc-ee's location.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that a new highway interchange is underway as Florida prepares to for the groundbreaking of its third Buc-ee's location.
What might Trump's indictment mean for Gov. Ron DeSantis?
After former president Donald Trump’s criminal indictment and not guilty plea, the big question now is, ‘What comes next?’ What does this mean for the president and any possible opponents?
After former president Donald Trump’s criminal indictment and not guilty plea, the big question now is, ‘What comes next?’ What does this mean for the president and any possible opponents?
Florida Senate passes proposed six-week abortion bill
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
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Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke" investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he is expecged to launch a presidential campaign.
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke" investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he is expecged to launch a presidential campaign.
Florida Senate expected to vote on school voucher expansion bill
In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that would dramatically expand school vouchers and help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.
In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that would dramatically expand school vouchers and help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.
Gov. Ron DeSantis bills on diversity, gender pass Florida committees
Florida Republicans on Monday advanced two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run — banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges.
Florida Republicans on Monday advanced two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run — banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges.
DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises
Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced himself to eager audiences of Iowa Republicans on Friday with a message that leaned into the antagonism toward the left that has made him a popular figure among conservatives.
Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced himself to eager audiences of Iowa Republicans on Friday with a message that leaned into the antagonism toward the left that has made him a popular figure among conservatives.
DeSantis doubles down on education policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy
The new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — held its first meeting on Wednesday.
The new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — held its first meeting on Wednesday.
'You ain't seen nothing yet': Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers State of the State address
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis positioned himself as the architect of a new conservative vision for the nation during a State of the State address on Tuesday that championed his aggressive stances through the pandemic and culture wars as a blueprint for Republican leadership.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis positioned himself as the architect of a new conservative vision for the nation during a State of the State address on Tuesday that championed his aggressive stances through the pandemic and culture wars as a blueprint for Republican leadership.