SunRail link to airport, theme parks would multiply riders and cost billions: SunRail would carry ten times as many riders with links to Orlando's airport ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/sunrail-link-to-airport-theme-parks-would-multiply-riders-and-cost-billions/
Disney World’s fire department gets rebranded: The Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight district approved Wednesday a rebranding of what was previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/disney-worlds-fire-department-gets-rebranded/
Florida ethics panel waives fines imposed on an ethics commissioner: The Florida Commission on Ethics waived $1,500 in fines against one of its members Friday ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/florida-ethics-panel-waives-fines-imposed-on-an-ethics-commissioner/
Ethics panel should not go easy on one of its own | Letters to the editor: A Sun Sentinel reader is appalled that the Commission on Ethics would so casually ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/ethics-panel-should-not-go-easy-on-one-of-its-own-letters-to-the-editor/
Federal appeals court grants delay in DeSantis, Disney legal battle: A federal appeals court granted The Walt Disney Co. a two-month delay on Monday in its legal ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/federal-appeals-court-grants-delay-in-desantis-disney-legal-battle/
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/disney-desantis-allies-reach-settlement-disney-district-control-rcna145289
The S&P 500 just turned in its best first quarter since 2019: The first quarter of 2024 was a record-smasher for markets, even as Wall Street contended with ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/investing/premarket-stocks-trading-first-quarter/
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Iger: Disney’s deal with DeSantis oversight district is ‘win-win’ for Orlando: Disney CEO Bob Iger says company settlement with oversight district is a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/robert-iger-disney-world-expansion-tourism-oversight-district/
Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run: A large share of the money brought in during DeSantis’s final months as a candidate ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/desantis-donors-florida-presidential-campaign/
Bill Warren, former Disney VP and 1st editor of Orlando Business Journal, dies: Obituary: Bill Warren dies, was former Disney vice president, first editor of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/bill-warren-former-disney-vp-and-1st-editor-of-orlando-business-journal-dies/
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-california-375c18f5113ce4040b2d108140f19652
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-ad192d2d992fd83d5b698b551cc29697
DeSantis puts ethics rule-breaker in charge of Orange elections | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: So much for election ‘integrity.’ DeSantis puts ethics rule-breaker ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/06/gilzean-orange-elections-desantis-maxwell/
DeSantis appoints Disney district chief Gilzean as Orange elections supervisor: Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Glen Gilzean, the administrator of the district ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/04/desantis-appoints-disney-district-chief-gilzean-as-orange-elections-supervisor/
DeSantis touts Disney World district as model of ‘good government’: Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Disney World’s oversight district as a model of good government ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/desantis-touts-disney-world-district-as-model-of-good-government/
Gilzean stays mum as he starts Orange elections chief job: Glen Gilzean started his job as elections supervisor on Tuesday, meeting with staff at the main office ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/gilzean-stays-mum-as-he-starts-orange-elections-chief-job/
Ex-Florida GOP Chair Ziegler won’t face criminal charges : Christian Ziegler won't be charged with illegally taping a sexual encounter due to insufficient ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/06/florida-gop-christian-ziegler-00145380
The Dow's Fastest-Moving Stock May Be About To Settle It's Board Dispute
investors.com/news/disney-dows-fastest-moving-stock-may-be-about-to-settle-its-board-dispute/
DeSantis taunts Disney, claims special district takeover saved Florida taxpayers millions
cnbc.com/2024/02/28/desantis-taunts-disney-claims-special-district-takeover-saved-florida-taxpayers-millions.html
Quick Glance: DeSantis challenges Disney, claims taxpayer savings
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes the success of nullifying Disney's special district and provokes the company.
- DeSantis characterizes the actions as positive and does not see an ongoing battle, believing Disney is legally inferior.
- A year ago, the Republican governor signed a bill abolishing Disney's special district, granting the company full control over Disney World and services like fire protection and infrastructure.
- In a video, DeSantis asserts that dissolving the special district resulted in millions saved for Florida taxpayers.
Disney and the state of Florida reached a settlement on Wednesday to end litigation over the company's long-standing special tax district ... Show more
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Disney, DeSantis board reach settlement in lawsuit over special tax district
In latest shakeup, Martin Garcia out as Disney oversight board chairman: Martin Garcia is stepping down as chairman of Florida's Disney World oversight ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/in-latest-shakeup-martin-garcia-out-as-disney-oversight-board-chairman/
Letters: Save our history | Protect black bears | Failed fealty to Trump: A recent visitor to Grenada returns with a lesson about how tearing down symbols of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/11/letters-save-our-history-protect-black-bears-failed-fealty-to-trump/
A federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: The judge says Disney lacked standing to sue Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis on First ...
npr.org/2024/01/31/1228213346/disney-lawsuit-florida-governor-ron-desantis-thrown-out
Quick Glance: Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed
- Disney filed a lawsuit in April, accusing Governor DeSantis of political power abuse and losing control over the area around Walt Disney World Resort.
- DeSantis signed a bill giving him new powers, leading to Disney's lawsuit being dismissed.
- Control was transferred to a board appointed by DeSantis, threatening tax hikes and land development.
- The conflict began with Disney opposing a bill by DeSantis and continues with potential appeals and a counter lawsuit by DeSantis' board.
‘Delay and obfuscate’: Disney fights DeSantis for public records, joining others: Disney's lawyers are accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/05/delay-and-obfuscate-disney-fighting-for-public-records-in-battle-with-desantis/
Judge Gives Ron DeSantis a New Victory Over Disney: The judge dismissed a lawsuit Disney had brought against the Florida governor.
newsweek.com/judge-gives-ron-desantis-new-victory-over-disney-1865797
Disney asks judge to order DeSantis-backed district to turn over text messages, emails
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/23/disney-asks-judge-to-order-desantis-backed-district-to-turn-over-text-messages-emails/
Commentary: Climate change poses risks to Disney guests and could affect company’s bottom line
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/01/commentary-climate-change-poses-risks-to-disney-guests-and-could-affect-companys-bottom-line/
Disney, oversight district agree to June trial for public records lawsuit: The entertainment giant alleges that officials were withholding records ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/25/disney-oversight-district-agree-june-trial-public-records-lawsuit/
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‘I’m here.’ Bridget Ziegler attends 1st in-person Disney meeting after GOP sex scandal
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/24/im-here-bridget-ziegler-attends-1st-in-person-disney-meeting-after-gop-sex-scandal/
Sarasota police won’t charge Christian Ziegler with sexual assault: Sarasota police won’t file rape charges against former Florida Republican Party leader ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/19/christian-ziegler-republican-party-florida-rape/
Quick Glance: Christian Ziegler Not Charged in Sexual Assault Case
- Sarasota police have decided not to file rape charges against former Florida Republican Party leader Christian Ziegler. This decision is based on a video he made of a sexual encounter, showing that the encounter 'was likely consensual.'
- An affidavit with probable cause for video voyeurism, a third-degree felony, was forwarded against Ziegler to the Sarasota County state attorney’s office.
- Ziegler's lawyer, Derek Byrd, expressed disappointment that the Sarasota Police 'punted' the decision on the video case, and added that Ziegler continues to cooperate with police.
- The accuser, whose name was not disclosed, told the police that she and the couple had agreed to meet again.
Disney hopes prosecutor's free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-first-amendment-lgbtq-b30c4d79751ff026a572c8a562c773f7
Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit over who controls district: The company says the appointees and the governor’s office are stonewalling ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/24/disney-asks-delay-desantis-appointees-lawsuit-over-who-controls-district/
Florida GOP ousts chairman under investigation for alleged rape: The Republican Party of Florida removed chairman Christian Ziegler on Monday in a bid to move ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/08/christian-ziegler-florida-gop-chairman/
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-9b647df7816ef039eb1ec0085caa2242
What went wrong for Ron DeSantis? | Opinion: As it turns out, declaring war on the "woke mob" is not a path to the presidency ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/31/what-went-wrong-for-ron-desantis-opinion/
Disney cites Andrew Warren decision in lawsuit against DeSantis: Disney's lawyers think a court ruling boosting ousted ex-Tampa prosecutor Andrew ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/11/disney-cites-andrew-warren-decision-in-lawsuit-against-desantis/
Orange lawmakers advance long-shot bill repealing DeSantis’ Disney board takeover
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/05/orange-lawmakers-advance-long-shot-bill-repealing-desantis-disney-board-takeover/
She's a school board 'warrior'. He chairs the Florida GOP. A threesome revelation and rape claim threaten their futures
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-07/florida-gop-chairman-christian-ziegler-sex-assault-claim/103289916
That’s not your grandson calling. It’s another scammer | Letters to the editor: An elderly reader tells a story of how a scammer targeted him, using his grandson ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/06/thats-not-your-grandson-calling-its-another-scammer-letters-to-the-editor/
Florida Republican Party censures chairman Christian Ziegler: Florida Republican Party members, who cut Ziegler’s pay to $1, will meet again in January to decide ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/17/christian-ziegler-florida-republican-party/
Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe
- The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.
- Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.
- Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.
- Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.
Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal
pbs.org/newshour/education/florida-school-board-recommends-ouster-of-moms-for-liberty-co-founder-over-republican-sex-scandal
Quick Glance: Florida School Board Recommends Resignation of Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Amid Republican Sex Scandal Fallout
- Florida school board recommends the resignation of a member embroiled in a sexual assault investigation involving her husband, the Republican Party state chairman.
- The board cannot directly remove Bridget Ziegler, but voted 4-1 for a resolution requesting her resignation due to intense media scrutiny and distractions to their critical mission.
- The resolution, authored by board Chair Karen Rose, expresses deep regret for the necessity of the action, citing irreparably harmful distractions caused by Ziegler's continued presence on the board.
- Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, has served on the board since 2014, appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott.
The Internet (And A Senator) Have All The Disney-Related Comments After DeSantis Exits The Presidential Campaign
cinemablend.com/theme-parks/the-internet--senator-disney-related-comments-desantis-exits-presidential-campaign
Disney, DeSantis-backed district agree to June trial date for public records lawsuit
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/25/disney-desantis-backed-district-agree-to-june-trial-date-for-public-records-lawsuit/
Zieglers, begone. Florida doesn’t need more hypocrisy | Editorial: With their reputations in tatters, every day Christian Ziegler remains chair of the Republican ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/09/resign-now-christian-and-bridget-ziegler-editorial/
DeSantis’ Disney chief tells employees they owe $2 million in back taxes, but he’s working on a fix
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/04/desantis-disney-chief-tells-employees-they-owe-2-million-in-back-taxes-but-hes-working-on-a-fix/
DeSantis calls for resignation of embattled Florida GOP chairman: “I don’t see how he can continue with that investigation ongoing given the gravity of those ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/01/desantis-resignation-christian-ziegler-florida/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Florida GOP Chairman
- Police in Sarasota, Florida, are conducting an investigation involving the Florida GOP Chairman, as confirmed by his attorney and a police report.
- Sarasota police confirmed the activity of the investigation without confirming details.
Editorial: Local lawmakers can’t duck the issue of DeSantis’ disastrous attacks on Reedy Creek forever
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/05/editorial-local-lawmakers-cant-duck-the-issue-of-desantis-disastrous-attacks-on-reedy-creek-forever/
Will Disney’s lawsuit alleging state retaliation survive? Judge says he’ll decide soon
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article283020368.html
Disney World oversight district spent up to $360K on scathing report: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight district spent up to $360,000 on a scathing review of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/13/disney-world-oversight-district-spent-up-to-360k-on-scathing-report/
Abortion, Disney, marijuana, FSU: 10 big legal issues in Florida in 2024: State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/27/abortion-disney-marijuana-fsu-10-big-legal-issues-in-florida-in-2024/
Bridget Ziegler, Wife of Florida GOP Boss Christian Ziegler, Erased From Leadership Instit
thedailybeast.com/bridget-ziegler-wife-of-florida-gop-boss-christian-ziegler-erased-from-leadership-instit
Quick Glance: Moms for Liberty Chapter Divides Over Allegations Against Christian Ziegler
- The chapter breaks with the organization after allegations of sexual assault against the co-founder and husband of the Florida GOP Chair emerged.
- The controversy continues over the allegations that Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler sexually assaulted a woman involved in a long-term relationship with him and his wife, the co-founder of Moms For Liberty.
- The Northumberland County, Pennsylvania chapter of Moms For Liberty announced on Monday that it will be splitting from the national organization.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Ziegler to voluntarily resign from his post after the allegations emerged on Friday.
Embattled Florida GOP chief Ziegler says he has no plans to step down: Christian Ziegler, in an email to party members, called the sexual assault allegations ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/02/embattled-florida-gop-chief-ziegler-says-he-has-no-plans-to-step-down/
Renner says he won’t consider reviving Disney’s Reedy Creek district: Renner says he won't consider reviving Disney's Reedy Creek district
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/10/renner-says-he-wont-consider-reviving-disneys-reedy-creek-district/
Letters: Moms for Liberty must be stopped | Helping others, one at a time | Replacing the ACA
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/letters-moms-for-liberty-must-be-stopped-helping-others-one-at-a-time-replacing-the-aca/
DeSantis decries ‘weaponization’ of federal government, but ignores his record in Florida | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article282651623.html
Proposed bill, ballot initiative seek to undo DeSantis’ Disney district takeover: The bill will face an uphill battle in Republican-controlled legislature.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/11/23/proposed-bill-ballot-initiative-seek-undo-desantis-disney-district-takeover/
Another special district for Disney? No | Commentary: Maxwell: DeSantis and Democrats are battling over what kind of special district Disney deserves ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/28/disney-desantis-battle-special-district-maxwell/
It’s Time to Run Moms for Liberty’s Bridget Ziegler Out of Politics: Bridget Ziegler crusades against the LGBTQ+ community but allegedly told police she slept ...
thedailybeast.com/its-time-to-run-moms-for-libertys-bridget-ziegler-out-of-politics
Disney district chief Gilzean says worker morale is up after DeSantis takeover: Florida’s new Disney oversight administrator Glen Gilzean says he thinks morale ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/15/disney-district-chief-gilzean-says-worker-morale-is-up-after-desantis-takeover/
Quick Glance: Improved Employee Morale Post-DeSantis Takeover
- New policies enhance employee well-being and work-life balance.
- Direct meetings with Gilzean have boosted employee morale.
- Employees received additional paid holidays.
- Launch of a website for businesses to obtain contract opportunities.
10 big legal issues in Florida to watch in 2024: Legal fights will continue over abortion, Disney, gambling, marijuana, FSU athletics and more.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/12/28/legal-issues-2024-abortion-guns-gambling-disney-marijuana-redistricting/
Big DeSantis donors invest in ‘government being good to them,’ watchdog says: Gov. Ron DeSantis has a well-documented track record of appointing big political ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/29/big-desantis-donors-invest-in-government-being-good-to-them-watchdog-says/
DeSantis’ Disney World district fires 2 senior leaders, 2 others: Three days before Thanksgiving, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Disney World oversight district fired two ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/21/desantis-disney-world-district-fires-2-senior-leaders-2-others/
Republicans walk out of Orange legislative meeting, derail Disney repeal bill: Three Republican state lawmakers walked out of Orange County's legislative ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/29/republicans-walk-out-of-orange-legislative-meeting-derail-disney-repeal-bill/
Editorial: Taxing districts suddenly in Capitol’s crosshairs: The Legislature moves to clamp down on independent taxing authorities, an idea with unexplored ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/30/taxing-districts-suddenly-in-capitols-crosshairs-editorial/
Conservative PR firm promotes DeSantis’ Disney district and his allies’ books: As Ron DeSantis battles Disney, a public relations firm with ties to some of his ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/04/conservative-pr-firm-promotes-desantis-disney-district-and-his-allies-books/
Disney World Adds $40 Billion To Florida’s Economy: With the latest salvo in the ongoing feud between Disney and Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2023/11/15/disney-world-40-billion-floridas-economy/
DeSantis’ Disney board vows to take on affordable housing, traffic woes: DeSantis' tourism oversight board is vowing to tackle affordable housing and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/desantis-disney-board-vows-to-take-on-affordable-housing-traffic-woes/
Political insiders get high pay, big contracts from DeSantis’ Disney district: Some winners have emerged in Gov. Ron DeSantis' ongoing battle with Disney: ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/10/political-insiders-land-big-pay-contracts-at-desantis-new-disney-district/
Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-reedy-creek-4e7d52103b52a0451446d3cbd97b7bf7
Federal judge sets Dec. 12 hearing in Disney-DeSantis lawsuit: A federal judge will hear arguments Dec. 12 on requests by Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/17/federal-judge-sets-dec-12-hearing-in-disney-desantis-lawsuit/
Disney World Will Give Workers Stipend After Taking Away Their 1 Biggest Perk: Employees had enjoyed the perk for decades when Disney controlled the governing ...
huffpost.com/entry/disney-world-park-pass-perk-stipend_n_6516d900e4b067afe220b407
Disney district mess: Employees flee. No-bid contract stinks | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: Disney district mess: Employees flee. No-bid contract stinks
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/31/reedy-creek-disney-desantis-problems/
Reedy Creek firefighters don’t yet have cash replacement for Disney passes: Firefighters are still waiting to receive cash stipends to make up for Disney perks ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/17/reedy-creek-firefighters-dont-yet-have-cash-replacement-for-disney-passes/
Disney World evacuates 71 monorail guests after train stops on tracks: A Disney World monorail incident in which the train stopped on the tracks forced 71 guests ...
ew.com/lifestyle/disney-world-monorail-guests-evacuated-train-stops/
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