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Lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to take control of Disney World’s government

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to replace Disney World’s special government district with a new one that he would control.

Orlando Sentinel

Mike Bianchi: NIL turns UF’s Billy Napier into an above-board Charley Pell

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Billy Napier addressed a sold-out crowd of Orlando Gator Boosters this past week at Full Sail University, he spoke about how he’s been studying the history of the University of Florida program since he took over as the head football coach in November.

Orlando Sentinel

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Disney World this year

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has announced dates, ticket prices and event details for the 2022 return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an after-hours event at Magic Kingdom. For the past two years, the theme park has hosted less extravagant Halloween festivities in reaction to the COVID pandemic.

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Disney Cruise Line juggles deployment with 5-ship fleet for summer 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — With a full five-ship fleet at its disposal, Disney Cruise Line is spreading the love with its deployment for summer 2023.

Orlando Sentinel

Glasgow Airport announces TUI Orlando flights ahead of summer

Edinburgh has announced that holiday operator TUI will be introducing flights to the American city of Orlando — home of the Walt Disney World Resort — this summer

Glasgow Live

Axing Disney World’s Reedy Creek could hurt Florida government finances, analysts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dissolving the Reedy Creek district could hurt Florida government finances and potentially strengthen The Walt Disney Co.’s balance sheet at taxpayers’ expense if leaders don’t solve a complex set of legal problems, according to industry analysts following the showdown.

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Judge grants secrecy for some messages gathered in Florida's ‘ghost’ candidate probe

ORLANDO, Fla. — Communications between former Florida state Sen. Frank Artiles and roughly two dozen individuals and organizations, which were obtained by Miami prosecutors investigating an alleged vote-siphoning scheme in 2020′s state Senate races, will not be released publicly, a South Florida judge ruled Thursday.

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As Orlando home prices soar, investors buy into Black neighborhoods, sparking concerns

ORLANDO, Florida — Nearly every day, Paula Kittrell gets a call, a text or a mailer with the same message: If she is thinking about selling her West Lakes home near downtown Orlando, there is someone willing to pay cash today.

Orlando Sentinel

Hurricane organization retires ‘Ida’ and announces name replacement

ORLANDO, Fla. — The name Ida will never again be used to label a hurricane.

Orlando Sentinel

Joel Greenberg, wife finalize divorce as ex-Seminole tax collector awaits sentencing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg and his estranged wife, Abby Greenberg, are now officially divorced after a circuit judge on Monday finalized the couple’s break up, according to court documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

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Wyndham Sells Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek Hotel In Florida

Tishman Realty and Cross Lake Partners have acquired the Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (NYSE:WH). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek is a 400-room upper upscale hotel located at 14651 Chelonia Parkway in Orlando, Florida. Built in 2011, the…

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New SpaceX Dragon launches from Kennedy Space Center taking Crew-4 to the ISS

ORLANDO, Fla. — A brand new SpaceX Crew Dragon lifted off from Kennedy Space Center taking another four astronauts to the International Space Station on an early morning launch Wednesday.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida is down to one approved publisher for K-5 math classes. Here’s why that worries some educators

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school districts may be down to just a single option for buying new elementary school math textbooks — and it’s a choice that concerns some educators.

Orlando Sentinel

After man ruined gay pride mural, he is ordered to write essay on victims of Pulse nightclub massacre

ORLANDO, Fla. — A driver who admitted to defacing an LGBTQ street mural in Delray Beach must write an essay about the hate and violence that gay, trans and queer people face, a judge has ordered.

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Axiom Space private astronauts splash down off Florida coast

ORLANDO, Fla. — The International Space Station turned into a bit of an extended stay hotel for the four Axiom Space private astronauts who finally were able to climb back on board a SpaceX Dragon and make their way safely back to Earth.

The Street

Fast-Food Icon White Castle Does Something Completely New

The beloved chain does something that looks a lot like what Starbucks and Chipotle do.

Wales Online

Cheap flights as Aer Lingus slashes fares to New York and Orlando in flash sale

Super savings can be made on daily services from Manchester with discounts of £100 off economy fares and £300 off business class

Orlando Sentinel

Florida’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are up; reported deaths are down

ORLANDO, Fla. — There were 36,371 new coronavirus cases recorded over the last two weeks among Florida residents, bringing the cumulative total to 5,899,188. With 292 more fatalities on record, 73,830 Florida residents have died.

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Fitness with Averee: Trap bar deadlift (and how it will help your game)

Averee Dovsek, Golfweek's fitness guru, is once again reporting from Xymogym in Orlando, Florida, with an exercise to strengthen your back.

AFP

Florida governor signs law revoking Disney's special status

Miami (AFP) - Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a law that eliminates a statute that has for decades allowed entertainment giant Disney to act as a local government in Orlando, where it has its theme park.

The Guardian - US

Disney to lose special tax status for opposing Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill

Governor Ron DeSantis is set to sign bill revoking 1967 law allowing Disney to self-govern a roughly 25,000-acre Orlando area

AFP

Florida ends Disney's special status as culture war flares

Miami (AFP) - Florida's legislature scrapped Disney's self-governing status in its Orlando theme park on Thursday, in a move widely seen as retaliation in a bitter row over what has become known as the "Don't Say Gay" law.

Benzinga

Florida Senate OKs Dismantling Of Disney's Special District Status

The Republican-majority State Senate in Florida passed a bill on Wednesday to dissolve the special tax district status enjoyed by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) in the area around its Orlando theme parks.

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Terrence Ross wants a trade from Orlando

By all accounts, Terrence Ross provided the rebuilding Orlando Magic with the ideal veteran presence during the 2021-22 season. But Ross has made one thing clear: He'd like to continue his career elsewhere. Source: Khobi Price @ Orlando Sentinel ...

The Independent UK

Years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk

The idea was presented to Florida lawmakers in a movie house outside Orlando 55 years ago: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow

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