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Taxpayer-funded security for Ron DeSantis surged during presidential campaign
Florida spent nearly $10 million on protecting and transporting the DeSantis family in past year
Jim Turner News Service of Florida
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Gov. DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from feud with Disney, wants company to drop lawsuit
‘I’m not fine with giving extraordinary privileges, you know, to one special company at the exclusion of everybody else,’ DeSantis said.
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New Florida immigration law could have ‘unintended consequences,’ says Agriculture Commissioner
The law is among a series of measures adopted by state Republican leaders in recent years targeting immigrants entering the country from Mexico
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DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World wants to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime pay for cops
‘It appears that there are a number of other naughty things that this old board did with district funds,’ Garcia said
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‘Preposterous’: Disney CEO bites back at DeSantis’ claim that the company is ‘sexualizing children’
Iger also defended the company’s right to question Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
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Florida citrus industry ends season with worst numbers in nearly a century
The industry would have to go back to the 1929-1930 season to find comparable numbers
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Gov. DeSantis signs controversial bill that allows use of radioactive material in Florida roads
The bill requires the Florida Department of Transportation to study the use of phosphogypsum in road-construction ‘aggregate’ material
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Florida citrus industry set to end season with lowest numbers in nearly a century
Hurricane Ian caused heavy damage to the industry after it made landfall in Southwest Florida and crossed the state
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Florida confirms role in migrant flights to California, calling them ‘voluntary’
The confirmation Tuesday came after days of Florida staying mum
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‘People love Disney’: Gov. DeSantis’ fight with Disney not expected to affect tourism numbers
‘That is a business decision that we don’t feel impacts the tourism product that Disney has.’
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Here are some of the more than 1,500 projects included in Florida’s record $117 budget
The budget still needs approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has line-item veto power
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Gov. DeSantis wants to send Florida troops, officers to ‘stand ready’ at Texas border
The governor wants to to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid
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Florida lawmakers pass bill for Disney monorail inspections, amid feud
The monorail inspections are included in a broad transportation bill that is headed to DeSantis
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Florida lawmakers vote to shield travel records and who visits Gov. DeSantis’ mansion from public
Opponents argue the legislation is less about safety than helping DeSantis as he’s expected to run for president next year
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Gov. DeSantis’ oversight board files counter lawsuit against Disney
The lawsuit will counter a case that the entertainment giant filed last week against the state
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Florida House agrees to boost funding for Visit Florida’s tourism-marketing efforts
The agreement also likely spells the end of Enterprise Florida
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After being sued, Gov. DeSantis calls Disney lawsuit ‘political’ and without ‘merit’
Disney contends it was left with no choice against ‘a relentless campaign to weaponize government power’
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Gov. DeSantis targets Disney World monorail with increased inspection as feud continues
Tuesday’s amendment to the transportation bill was the latest salvo in a feud that began last year between DeSantis and Disney World
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Bills to end Reedy Creek agreement approved, move to Florida House and Senate
Gov. DeSantis’ moves to strip Disney of its self-governing power continue
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Gov. DeSantis announces plan to revoke Reedy Creek development agreement
DeSantis said his hand-picked board to replace the former Reedy Creek leaders will consider how undeveloped Disney land can be used