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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The latest escalation in the ongoing feud between Walt Disney World and Governor Ron DeSantis came Monday, when an oversight board of DeSantis-appointees voted to countersue … more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - For the sixth time since its invention, a Falcon Heavy rocket has been successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday. The launch, commissioned by Elon Musk's … more
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis and several state officials have been sued by Walt Disney World over alleged free speech violations stemming from the two parties' recent land dispute. … more
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona State College will be receiving $3.8 million to go toward its nursing program, out of a larger grant from the state government and from other private donors. The grant … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new provision being considered by the state legislature would allow Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President of the United States without giving up his current seat. DeSantis, … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new law signed on Thursday eliminates a years-old policy that a jury must be unanimous to recommend the death penalty in court sentencing. Florida now has the lowest threshold … more
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Legal documents from recent years appear to dispute a claim from Governor Ron DeSantis that Disney World conducts its own property appraisals, a point which he criticized … more
Huge portions of the state of Florida were woken up early Thursday morning by an unexpected emergency test alert on their phone, leading to mass confusion and frustration for many. The notification … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The controversial Parental Rights in Education law, well-known by its derisive nickname 'Don't Say Gay', has been extended to all public school grades in Florida. The move was … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a set of new sanctions against the Walt Disney Company in response to a recent agreement that deflected an attempted takeover of … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a new law barring abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with few exceptions. The signing wasa held in private in DeSantis's office at … more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Equality Florida, an LGBTQ+ rights activist group, released a travel advisory on Wednesday cautioning  travelers against visiting the state of Florida. The statement, … more
The execution of convicted murderer Louis Gaskin was carried out on Wednesday, decades after the crime he was sentenced to death for. He's the 101st person to be executed in Florida, and the fourth … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Andrew Gillum and Sharon Lettman-Hicks are now facing two fewer criminal charges than before, with their trial set to begin on Monday. The two are accused of having committed wire … more
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has issued a statement condemning Webster Barnaby, a state Representative from Deltona, for statements made about transgender people in session … more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Volusia County-based state legislator has apologized for referring to transgender people as 'demons' among other things this week. Webster Barnaby, first elected to the Florida … more
Prominent Florida Republicans are split in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary. Former President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis are widely considered the two frontrunners for the … more
Strong weather conditions over the weekend and Monday are expected to result in substantial flooding and erosion across Volusia and Flagler counties, as well as surrounding coastal areas, according … more
Gas prices across the state of Florida have returned to 2023 highs after production cuts by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to a new statement released by … more
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced a series of measures he was considering in his ongoing feud with Disney. Most notably, the governor is considering installing toll … more
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