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Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. DeSantis' allies and Disney
Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor.
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Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. DeSantis' allies and Disney
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney...
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DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success' despite litigation
Almost a year after state lawmakers passed a law giving Florida control over Walt Disney World’s governing district, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the takeover a success, despite an exodus of workers, ongoing litigation and scandal surrounding one of his appointees.
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Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
A federal judge has dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. That leaves the company’s hopes of regaining control of a district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor said in his decision Wednesday that Disney lacked standing in its First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and his...
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Federal judge asked to dismiss Disney lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney World’s governing district in retaliation for the company opposing a state law that banned classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.
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Gov. DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney World's lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney World’s governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the state’s so-called don’t say gay law. The law bans classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Tuesday’s planned hearing...
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Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida amid DeSantis legal battle
Disney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending.
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Disney World raises annual pass and parking prices, rolls back park hopper rule
Walt Disney World in Orlando is raising prices on its annual passes and parking, and also rolling back a park hopper rule that was put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Counting down Florida's top 10 animal encounters of summer 2023
Panthers, gators, bears, oh my! We’re taking a look back at the top 10 animal encounters in Florida from this summer.
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DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule pushing start date to 2025, after elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election. In a Tallahassee federal court filing Tuesday, attorneys for the Florida governor, who is seeking the Republican nomination, and his...
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Says Disney Lawsuit Is Political
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney’s lawsuit against him as politically motivated and says it’s time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state. Disney is suing DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district. Disney alleges the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law...
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Disney Files Lawsuit in Federal Court Against Gov. DeSantis
Walt Disney Company filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and many state officials, which will make an awkward situation in Tallahassee. NBC6’s Phil Prazan reports
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Seeks to Control Disney With State Oversight Powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on Walt Disney World. They announced on Monday plans to introduce legislation that would end an exemption for Disney parks, allowing the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to inspect Disney rides. The announcement is the latest in a tit-for-tat between Disney and the governor that started last year...
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DeSantis Vows to Keep Up Fight With Disney
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to keep up the fight with Disney to void the Reedy Creek deal with the corporate giant. NBC6’s Marissa Bagg reports
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Disney CEO Rips DeSantis, Calls Actions ‘Anti-Business' and ‘Anti-Florida'
Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company for its policy positions that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only “anti-business but anti-Florida.” Iger spoke Monday in a reponse to a question during an online shareholders’ meeting.
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Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Take Over Disney District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that strips Walt Disney World of its self-governing district. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports
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Disney Faces Losing Control of Its Kingdom With Florida Bill
Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World. Those days are numbered as a new bill released this week puts the entertainment giant’s district firmly in the control of Florida’s governor and legislative leaders.
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Gov. DeSantis Expected to Control Disney District Governing Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced Monday, as the Republican governor punishes the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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Florida Special Session Looks to Resolve Issues With Disney
Florida lawmakers will meet Monday to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports
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Splash Mountain Has One Last Weekend in Disney World Before ‘Princess and the Frog' Makeover
This weekend will be your last chance to ride the long-standing but controversial Disney World ride, Splash Mountain.