DeSantis calls Disney lawsuit ‘political,’ without 'merit'

A day after being sued in federal court by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the lawsuit “political” and without “merit.”

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential exploratory committee next month: Report

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to take further steps towards launching a 2024 campaign for the White House next month, according to a Wednesday report by NBC News.

Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.

Disney vs. DeSantis: Iconic monorail is latest target in feud

Disney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with the entertainment giant.

DeSantis in Japan ahead of expected US presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Japan on Monday to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials as part of his four-nation trade mission seen as an attempt by the expected Republican presidential candidate to improve his diplomatic profile.

Trump catapults to top of GOP presidential primary race, overturning DeSantis' 14-point lead: poll

Former President Trump has turned the Republican presidential primary on its head within four months, turning a 14-point deficit to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into a 13-point lead, in a new Wall Street Journal poll released Friday.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

'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. 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.