Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose clashes with Disney and aggressive pursuit of conservative victories have made him a leading Republican Party figure, formally announced Wednesday that he is running for president in 2024.
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As Fox News faces legal peril over its coverage of Donald Trump’s 2020 election lies, one of its most featured Republicans, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is trying to gut the free speech protections that may ultimately save the network from financial ruin.
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An appointee to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new oversight board in control of Disney’s special tax district called homosexuality “evil” last year and shared a baseless conspiracy theory that tap water could be making more people gay.
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Appearing at the doorstep of Walt Disney World, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that gives him new power over Disney, effectively punishing the entertainment giant for speaking out against the Republican’s political agenda.
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Walt Disney World is footing the bill for employees who want to attend the University of Central Florida, the company announced Thursday. The offer is part of Disney’s Aspire program, which provides free tuition to eligible employees and cast members. UCF, the state’s largest university, is the latest addition to the initiative, which launched in […]
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A Central Florida man accused of stealing from the home where he was staying probably wishes he hadn’t done what he did. Peter Emery, 56, quickly learned he hadn’t stolen opioids at all. Instead, the laxatives he took probably sent him running to the bathroom. According to the arrest report, Emery was caught on video […]
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A 23-year-old Florida woman was captured on police body camera video dropping a baby on its head, fracturing the infant’s skull, while running away from police. Kayla Morgan was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated child abuse and resisting arrest. Marion County sheriff’s deputies were called after witnesses reported seeing a woman darting in and […]
