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Almost a year after Florida lawmakers passed a law giving Florida's governor control over Walt Disney World's governing district, Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling the takeover a success.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday quickly launched an appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against the company over its opposition to an education law.
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company's remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge.
Disney has requested a second court delay in its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees over who controls Walt Disney World's governing district.
The Orlando resort is offering discounted two and three-day tickets for a limited time.
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Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
After Andrea Coston made a TikTok about the ordeal, she got some magical people's attention, and it all got resolved.
Disney sued after Gov. DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the state's so-called don't say gay law.
The company says the guides diminish the experience for other guests.
Disney says Walt Disney World's governing district made up of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees is dragging its feet in providing requested documents to the company in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over Disney's sprawling theme park resort in central Florida.
The lawsuit alleges that Disney knew, or should have known, of the risk of painful "wedgies," particularly for women.
The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week.
Facing backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
They want the judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
The bear was spotted in the Magic Kingdom
After U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor found a procedural problem with an earlier attempt, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company's First Amendment rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law.
DeSantis appointees say their Disney-supporting predecessors provided governing district employees with unethical benefits and perks
The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover of Disney's special district
Called DeSantis' actions "severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State."
Ron Peri used discredited research to say there was an "Irish slave trade"
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World's governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
They say a win by Gov. DeSantis could embolden other states to take action when journalists exercise First Amendment rights
The reasons behind the slowdown are hard to pin down
The lawsuit stems from the DeSantis appointees taking over Disney's governing district
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking ending with FAU two years ago.
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. is rolling entering Monday night's matchup with Houston's rugged defense in the NCAA championship game.
According to the TSA, the 36-year-old has been a transportation security officer since 2023.
The Miami Marlins' game at the Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Aug. 9 as part of a five-game series.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking ending with FAU two years ago.
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. is rolling entering Monday night's matchup with Houston's rugged defense in the NCAA championship game.
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According to the TSA, the 36-year-old has been a transportation security officer since 2023.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump "wasn't kidding," and his reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week.
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
The Tate Modern art museum has unveiled one of the most significant gifts it has received in years.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.