Despite Supreme Court ruling, DeSantis lawyers again seek to have anti-drag show law take effect

U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell said the law, approved this spring by the Republican-led Legislature and DeSantis, violated First Amendment rights

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida November 27, 2023June 25, 2024

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Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal

The dispute about the subpoenas involves whether lawmakers are shielded from turning over the documents by what is known as ‘legislative privilege’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida November 21, 2023February 21, 2024

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Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month

The case centers on allegations that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney

by News Service of Florida November 20, 2023December 1, 2023

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U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce new law targeting drag shows

A divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from DeSantis’ administration that would have allowed enforcement of the law

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida November 17, 2023December 1, 2023

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DeSantis wants $1 billion more for Florida emergency fund

Gov. DeSantis can use money from the fund during declared states of emergency

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida November 15, 2023July 10, 2025

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Disney says it has a $40.3 billion impact on Florida’s economy amid legal feud with DeSantis

The analysis says Disney accounted for 263,000 jobs during the 2022 fiscal year

by Chloe Greenberg November 14, 2023April 23, 2025

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DeSantis’ efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian groups on Florida campuses is likely illegal, experts say

‘Such rights are critical to a functioning democracy, no matter how distasteful the person’s politics or speech may be.’

by Claire Grunewald, Fresh Take Florida October 27, 2023January 6, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis sends drones, weapons, ammo to Israel amid war

Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried equated the assistance to ‘meddling’ in federal military operations

by News Service of Florida October 27, 2023May 6, 2025

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DeSantis administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow anti-drag ruling

The judge issued the injunction in a lawsuit filed by the Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s — but also applied the injunction to venues statewide

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 25, 2023July 16, 2025

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DeSantis’ Israel rescue flight cost $4 million in state emergency funds

DeSantis’ office announced the arrival of the first group of evacuees late Sunday into Tampa

by News Service of Florida October 18, 2023July 4, 2025

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DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president

Since his installation as interim leader in February, Corcoran has overseen sweeping changes to the school

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 4, 2023March 11, 2024

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Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes

District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual ‘stipend’ of $1,400 for employees

by News Service of Florida September 14, 2023July 4, 2025

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Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis moves forward

Disney filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company’s rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law

by News Service of Florida September 8, 2023February 8, 2024

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DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to Florida Commission on Ethics

DeSantis announced the appointment of Tina Descovich and Luis Fuste Wednesday

by Chloe Greenberg September 6, 2023May 23, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, says Florida judge

‘This is a significant victory in the fight for fair representation for Black Floridians.’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida September 5, 2023December 26, 2023

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Disney district firefighters who supported DeSantis’ takeover now criticize move to eliminate perks

The firefighters said Wednesday that the park-related benefits were long viewed as an incentive to work for Reedy Creek

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida August 24, 2023April 29, 2025

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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission

Last week, commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position

by News Service of Florida August 23, 2023March 14, 2025

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DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees

A referral has been submitted to the Florida inspector general about ‘perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney’

by News Service of Florida August 23, 2023July 14, 2025

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Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud

‘The contracts are valid contracts and are binding on the (Central Florida Tourism Oversight) District,’ the counterclaim said.

by News Service of Florida August 21, 2023June 16, 2024

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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says

Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position

by News Service of Florida August 18, 2023April 27, 2025

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Despite Supreme Court ruling, DeSantis lawyers again seek to have anti-drag show law take effect

Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal

Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month

U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce new law targeting drag shows

DeSantis wants $1 billion more for Florida emergency fund

Disney says it has a $40.3 billion impact on Florida’s economy amid legal feud with DeSantis

DeSantis’ efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian groups on Florida campuses is likely illegal, experts say

Florida Gov. DeSantis sends drones, weapons, ammo to Israel amid war

DeSantis administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow anti-drag ruling

DeSantis’ Israel rescue flight cost $4 million in state emergency funds

DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president

Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes

Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis moves forward

DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to Florida Commission on Ethics

Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, says Florida judge

Disney district firefighters who supported DeSantis’ takeover now criticize move to eliminate perks

DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission

DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees

Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud

DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says