Politics Aug 23 Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis-appointed board decision to eliminate free passes Employees of Walt Disney World's governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Politics Aug 01 DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement on Tuesday that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it.
Politics Jul 26 DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a three-year contract covering 200 firefighters and paramedics in the Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters' Association. The old contract expired more than four years ago.
Politics Jul 14 Disney asks Florida judge to toss out lawsuit from DeSantis appointees Disney and DeSantis have been engaged in a yearlong feud that the governor has touted during his run for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, often accusing the entertainment giant as being too "woke."…
Politics Jun 02 Judge removes himself from Disney lawsuit, but not for reasons cited by DeSantis Disney filed the First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and a DeSantis-appointed board in federal court in Tallahassee after they took over Disney World's governing board.
Politics Jun 01 Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival The slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have championed aren't stopping organizers from encouraging visitors from around the world to come to Orlando.
Politics May 30 Phoenix becomes largest U.S. city to successfully challenge 2020 census Phoenix has become the largest U.S. city to successfully challenge its population count from the 2020 census. It claimed that group homes, jails and drug treatment centers were overlooked during the nation's head count.
Politics May 26 Disney opposes Ron DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit Disney says in the lawsuit filed against DeSantis that it was punished for speaking out against Florida legislation that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…
Nation May 25 With population of aging Americans growing, U.S. median age jumps to nearly 39 There are important social and economic consequences to an aging population, including the ability of working-age adults to support older people through Social Security and Medicare contributions.
Politics May 21 Civil rights groups issue travel advisories for Florida, warning tourists of ‘hostile’ laws The NAACP joined the League of United Latin American Citizens and Equality Florida in issuing travel advisories for the Sunshine State, where tourism is one of the state's largest job sectors.