MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is fighting back after state Republicans voted to pass Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map. “I just want to warn
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EXPLAINER: Why Are Disney And DeSantis Feuding?
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The bill that would dissolve the private government entity controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres was approved
Florida House Votes To Axe Walt Disney’s Special Taxing District
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is zero for two in the Florida legislature’s special session after the House voted on a bill that
Why Disney Has Its Own Government And What It Means For Florida Taxpayers If Reedy Creek Goes Away
ORLANDO (CNN) — Florida’s legislature passed a bill Thursday that would eliminate the special legal setup that allows Disney to operate as an independent government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Taps State Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. For Education Commissioner
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — With Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran stepping down at the end of the month, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday recommended Republican state Sen.
Florida House Votes To Axe Walt Disney’s Special Taxing District
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is zero for two in the Florida legislature’s special session after the House voted on a bill that
US-Cuba Hold First Immigration Talks In Four Years
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Immigration talks between the Biden administration and the Cuban government began Thursday in Washington. While the talks seem to make sense in
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis On Fishing, Economy, And COVID-19
DESTIN (CBSMiami) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says even the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t ruin the state’s fishing industry. During a stop in Destin on Thursday,
Florida House Redistricting Plan Passes As Democrats Protest
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Over the chants of Democratic lawmakers who planted themselves in the center of the chamber in protest, the Florida House gave final
Florida Senate Votes To End Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s special tax district which allows it to operate