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Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s governing district after ‘don’t say gay’ row

Move comes after Florida governor lashed out at theme park’s protest of law restricting sexual orientation discussion in schools

The Guardian - US

Latino Republicans push back on party's immigration agenda

The GOP’s dominance of Florida’s 27th congressional district is emblematic of the party’s inroads with Latino voters in recent years in much of the U.S. Those gains helped Gov. Ron DeSantis decisively win reelection last year and contributed to the GOP taking back control of the U.S. House

The Independent UK

Why the unwritten parts of DeSantis’ book are among its most interesting tidbits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In his new book to be released on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis describes what he thinks it takes to govern America in an era of grievance politics and partisan polarization, but what the Florida governor leaves out of his 256-page telling is often as interesting as what…

Miami Herald

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DeSantis readies de facto presidential campaign with national book tour

The Florida governor's engagements leave little doubt about his plans for 2024.

Axios

From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'

President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools

The Independent UK

Tampa man who was first to face trial for voting in 2020 election gets probation

TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County man who was the first person in Florida to face trial on charges of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election was sentenced Monday to two years of probation.

Tribune News Service

DeSantis isn’t going to CPAC but hits the ground running with book tour

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be officially running for president, but his packed schedule this week sure looks like someone laying the groundwork for a campaign.

Orlando Sentinel

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Florida Governor DeSantis takes over Disney district for opposing ‘Don't Say Gay’ law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, making good on his threats to punish the company over its opposition to his so-called Don't Say Gay law.

France 24

Alarm over Fla. GOP college "censorship"

Republican legislation threatens to turn Ron DeSantis’ higher education vision into law

Salon

Judge upholds acquittal in 9 hurricane nursing home deaths

A Florida judge has upheld his acquittal of a nursing home administrator who had been charged with the overheating deaths of nine patients after 2017’s Hurricane Irma knocked out the facility’s air conditioning

The Independent UK

Florida governor ends ‘corporate kingdom’ of Walt Disney World

Ron DeSantis signs new law that restricts the autonomy of Florida’s largest private employer after a political clash.

Al Jazeera

Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney World’s governing structure after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud

Florida’s governor installs top donors and allies to handpicked board with state control over Disney properties

The Independent UK

Comcast bets on Universal theme parks during ‘bullish’ 2023

Demand for Universal’s U.S. theme parks is not slowing despite economic uncertainty, but parent company Comcast is still looking to recover straggling international guest numbers at these parks as it builds new attractions in Orlando, Florida, the Dallas area and Las Vegas.

Orlando Sentinel

New poll shows Trump with large lead over DeSantis among GOP voters

Former President Donald Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by about 15 points in a new Republican presidential poll, with newly announced candidate Nikki Haley and former Vice President Mike Pence trailing far behind.

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JetBlue mounts full-court press for Spirit buyout approval

JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes was unequivocal when asked what he’d do if the U.S. Justice Department blocked his airline’s proposed buyout of Spirit Airlines, South Florida’s low-cost hometown air carrier.

Daily Mirror

School students get shock of their life as ALLIGATOR crosses sports field while training

A group of Alonso High School students in Florida were forced to pause their games after an alligator crossed a training field to stroll 200 yards before heading to the stadium

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stats, highlights of former Titans from XFL Week 2 Sunday games

How former Titans QB Cole McDonald and others fared in the Sunday games of XFL Week 2.

The Independent UK

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law

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13.4 million additional properties at risk of hurricane damage over next 30 years

Florida is still ground zero for big storms, but other Atlantic states will see more.

The Independent UK

Jeb Bush, whose White House run was crushed by Trump, backs DeSantis for 2024

The Florida governor is largely expected to announce his candidacy in the summer

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Better than Trump? DeSantis media strategy floods zone with news

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Serious presidential candidates — especially ones competing against a ubiquitous media presence like Donald Trump — have to find ways to grab voters’ attention on the campaign trail or risk withering away.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NFL combine: Schedule, participants, and how to watch

A look at the full 2023 NFL Combine schedule, list of participants, ways to watch, and the New York Giants' press conference times.

Salon

A history buff with a big blindside

Gov. DeSantis: You’re a history grad. Tell me when systemic racism ended

Orlando Sentinel

Port Canaveral enjoys title for world’s busiest cruise port, for now

ORLANDO, Fla. — The cruise ship war between Central and South Florida has a new victor with the latest passenger counts totaled for 2022.

Tribune News Service

Capture the essence of Old Florida in Pasco County

OK, let’s have a show of hands. How many of you have even seen a kumquat, let alone tasted one? That’s what I thought. I admit that I had never eaten one either. However, the small community of Dade City in southwest Florida’s Pasco County has made a cottage industry…

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