DeSantis notches legal win in battle over law revoking Disney's special tax district
Federal judge rules that DeSantis' law striking Disney's special status 'does not apply to Plaintiffs at all.'
Federal judge rules that DeSantis' law striking Disney's special status 'does not apply to Plaintiffs at all.'
DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
DeSantis' office assures no heightened taxes due to Disney district changes.
DeSantis' office assures no heightened taxes due to Disney district changes.
Disney says Florida can’t dissolve special tax district until debt is fully paid
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill creating election police unit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans after former President Donald Trump's false claims that his reelection was stolen.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans after former President Donald Trump's false claims that his reelection was stolen.
Credit rating agency wary as DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
The district has about $79 million in outstanding utilities revenue and refunding bonds and approximately $766 million in outstanding ad valorem tax bonds, according to an alert issued by Fitch. The district’s various debt ratings range from A to AA-, Fitch said.
The district has about $79 million in outstanding utilities revenue and refunding bonds and approximately $766 million in outstanding ad valorem tax bonds, according to an alert issued by Fitch. The district’s various debt ratings range from A to AA-, Fitch said.
How will dissolvement of Disney's self-governing power impact Florida taxpayers? Experts weigh-in
Breaking update: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that dissolves the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allows Walt Disney World and others to essentially self-govern themselves.
Breaking update: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that dissolves the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allows Walt Disney World and others to essentially self-govern themselves.
DeSantis vs. Disney: What happens if legislature eliminates Reedy Creek Improvement District?
The Florida Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would address independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.
The Florida Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would address independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Parent responds to FDOH guidelines on hormone treatment for transgender youth
The state says that transgender kids should seek support from family and a counselor.
The state says that transgender kids should seek support from family and a counselor.
Florida Senate signs off on bill eliminating Disney's self-governing district
Bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ grudge match against one of the state’s largest employers, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed two bills targeting Walt Disney Co. after the theme-park giant condemned a controversial new law that restricts discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ grudge match against one of the state’s largest employers, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed two bills targeting Walt Disney Co. after the theme-park giant condemned a controversial new law that restricts discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Florida Senate passes congressional redistricting plan pitched by Gov. DeSantis
Over the objections of Democrats who contend Republicans are being “bullied” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Senate on Wednesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP.
Over the objections of Democrats who contend Republicans are being “bullied” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Senate on Wednesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP.
Florida issues guidance advising against hormone treatment for transgender youths
A news release from the Department of Health said the guidance addresses treatment of gender dysphoria, which the federal government defines as clinically “significant distress that a person may feel when sex or gender assigned at birth is not the same as their identity.”
A news release from the Department of Health said the guidance addresses treatment of gender dysphoria, which the federal government defines as clinically “significant distress that a person may feel when sex or gender assigned at birth is not the same as their identity.”
DeSantis calls on Legislature to target Disney's self governing special status: 'Termination'
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calling special session to address property-insurance system problems
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in the property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in the property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.
Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into Florida law
Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fla. governor warns migrants bused from Texas to DC: 'Do not come to Florida. Life will not be easy for you'
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning migrants not to come to his state after a bus full of migrants from Texas who were dropped off at the U.S. Capitol said they plan to head to Miami.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning migrants not to come to his state after a bus full of migrants from Texas who were dropped off at the U.S. Capitol said they plan to head to Miami.
Brandon mom of transgender child among those filing lawsuit to overturn new 'Parental Rights in Education' law
The mother of an 11-year-old elementary school transgender student in Hillsborough County is among the 13 plaintiffs suing the state to try to overturn the Parental Rights in Education law.
The mother of an 11-year-old elementary school transgender student in Hillsborough County is among the 13 plaintiffs suing the state to try to overturn the Parental Rights in Education law.
AARP Florida concerned new law will negatively impact nursing home care
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill giving $5,000 bonuses to new law enforcement recruits
DeSantis also announced another round of $1,000 bonuses for Florida's current law enforcement officers for the second year in a row.
DeSantis also announced another round of $1,000 bonuses for Florida's current law enforcement officers for the second year in a row.