Politics Jun 05 Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks after fight with DeSantis appointees ends By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Nation Mar 27 DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park’s governing district The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Politics Feb 01 Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’ The company had said after Wednesday's decision that it would set a dangerous precedent if left unchallenged by giving states the green light to weaponize their powers to punish opposing viewpoints. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
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. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
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. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Jul 26 DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations By Mike Schneider, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 02 Judge removes himself from Disney lawsuit, but not for reasons cited by DeSantis By Mike Schneider, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 18 Disney scraps plans for new central Florida campus as fight with Gov. DeSantis continues By Associated Press Thursday's announcement follows a year of attacks from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, with Disney filing a First Amendment lawsuit against him and other officials last month. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:01 Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating… Continue watching
Apr 17 DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state regulatory powers By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The announcement is the latest in a tit-for-tat between Disney and the governor that started last year when the entertainment giant publicly opposed the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" legislation. Continue reading