Lawsuit challenges dismantling of Disney World’s Reedy Creek
Three Florida residents have filed the first lawsuit challenging the state's recently passed legislation dissolving The Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing district.
Protests follow leaked Roe v. Wade draft brief
Protests over the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the court's Roe v. Wade ruling sent people into the streets around the nation.
Landmark abortion case could be overturned by Supreme Court, report suggests
A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report.
Gov. DeSantis plans to pass constitutional carry law
In a news conference Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he still plans to pass a constitutional carry, or permit-less carry law.
Questions remain after Reedy Creek district is dissolved
The fallout continues after Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law dissolving special tax districts including the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill dissolving Disney's self-governing district
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special independent district established in the 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself.
Florida House passes congressional redistricting plan
Over the chants of Democratic lawmakers who planted themselves in the center of the chamber in protest, the Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the state.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s special governing power in the state.
DeSantis vs. Disney: Debating future of Reedy Creek
State lawmakers are in a special legislative session debating the fate of independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
DOJ will appeal mask ruling if CDC calls for it
The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a ruling that eliminated COVID-19 mask mandates for public transportation if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deems it necessary. This comes as mask requirements are being dropped at airports, on trains and in rideshare services.
Political analyst says there's a 50-50 chance of Reedy Creek extinction
As Florida lawmakers talk about eliminating independent special districts, many in Central Florida wonder how Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District will be impacted.
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.
'Don't Say Gay' law draws lawsuit from LGBTQ rights group
An LGBTQ advocacy group on Thursday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit.
Val Demings on key issues in race to unseat Sen. Marco Rubio
Representative Val Demings talked to FOX 53's Nestor Mato from Fort Myers where is she on tour campaigning to unseat senator Marco Rubio.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid, warns Russia on chemical weapons
President Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid on Thursday in response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, but their offers fell short of the more robust military assistance that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for in a pair of live-video appearances.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney’s vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues.
Disney CEO calls Gov. DeSantis, speaks out against 'Don't Say Gay' bill
When Disney talks, people listen. So people paid attention when Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned in the shareholder meeting Wednesday that he talked to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.
President Biden to deliver State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin pay a price for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.