Tag: Florida
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Chair Speaks Out Against Disney
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board chairman, Martin Garcia, has made it clear that he views Disney as an adversary. In a letter to the editor that was sent to the Orlando Sentinel, Garcia said that the board on which he sits “recognizes that it is up against a corporate behemoth.” The letter to the…
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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Voices Concern About Actions of Governor DeSantis Against Disney
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press have voiced concern over the actions that Governor DeSantis has taken against Disney that led to Disney suing the governor. The legal advocacy group for journalists has filed a friend-of-the-court brief regarding Disney’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis. The big picture reasoning is that a win by Governor…
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Former Reedy Creek Administrator John Classe Parts Company With Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
The former administrator for the Reedy Creek Improvement District has ended his employment with the now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. John Classe, who was the administrator for the Reedy Creek Improvement District for seven years had stayed on as an advisor after the new district hired for the role in May. In May when…
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Bob Iger Talks Florida, TV Networks, Contract Extension, Strikes, and Parks in Interview with CNBC
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Disney wants to avoid the so-called culture wars but defiantly pushed back against right-wing critics who have claimed Disney is adding inappropriate sexual content to its programming. “The notion that Disney is in any way sexualizing children is preposterous and inaccurate,” Iger said in a CNBC interview Thursday. Several Republican…
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Disney Wins Shareholder Lawsuit Over Criticism of Governor DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company has won a lawsuit brought against it by a shareholder who argued that Disney acted negligently when it criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Legislature over a sexual identity law. The lawsuit was brought against Disney by shareholder Kenneth Simeone. In the lawsuit, Kenneth Simeone sought internal records…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Disney has filed against him dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed in Federal court in April, says that Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. This lawsuit also alleges that DeSantis has…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Unveils New Logo and Adopts New Whistle Blower Policy
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District unveiled a new logo and adopted a new whistle blower policy during its meeting. The new logo comes as the district begins to make the transition from its former Reedy Creek Improvement District identity to its new identity. The new logo was unveiled by district administrator Glen…
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New Administrator For Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reopens Negotiations with Firefighters
“Winning is easy, governing’s harder,” says George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton. This could the case for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as its new administrator has reopened contract negotiations with firefighters for the district. This comes after the firefighters had already voted on a previously agreed upon contract. The firefighters voted and…
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney Lawsuit Court Date Set
The court date for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney lawsuit has been set. The lawsuit, which was filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Orange County, was filed as a countersuit after Disney sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. According…
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DeSantis Continues to Attack Disney During Campaign Swing Through Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his candidacy for the President of the United States during a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk. During this event, DeSantis took a swipe at Disney as his feud with what he calls “woke Disney” continues. It appears that as his presidential bid continues to ramp up speed, his…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Out at Disney During Presidential Announcement on Twitter Spaces
On Wednesday evening Florida Governor Ron DeSantis headed to Twitter Spaces to officially announce his run to become President of the United States. DeSantis supporter and donor David Sacks moderated the audio-only live broadcast on Twitter Spaces and included Elon Musk. During the Q&A portion of the Twitter Spaces, the conversation turned to the ongoing…
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Florida Court Briefing Schedule For Disney vs DeSantis Lawsuit on Hold Until Judge Dismissal Determined
Judge Mark E. Walker has provided an update to the process of the lawsuit that Disney has against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders. This comes after both sides proposed a briefing schedule that they agreed on. However, this schedule will not be approved until another motion that was filed by DeSantis’ lawyers…
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Despite Dispute with DeSantis, Disney Intends to Continue to Invest in Florida
During the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products shared about if the dispute that Disney has ongoing with DeSantis would impact future spending. This comes just a week after it was announced that a $1 billion campus in Lake…
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Blames Florida Business Environment on Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings released a statement in response to Disney announcing that it will not be continuing forward with a major move of staff to a campus in Lake Nona. The news stops any progress that was still happening on the $1 billion campus which was also going to lead to 2,000…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Disney’s Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to the decision by Disney to not continue forward with the Lake Nona move. The move, announced earlier today by Josh D’Amaro who is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, came as Florida continues to feud with Disney about the former Reedy Creek Improvement District among other…
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Disney Asks Florida Court to Dismiss Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Lawsuit
Disney lawyers have asked a Florida state court to dismiss the lawsuit that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District brought against the company. Disney says that since the Florida state legislature and governor created a law that basically does the same thing, the lawsuit is irrelevant. Both the lawsuit and legislation focused on the nullification…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Reiterates “There is a New Sheriff In Town” When Asked About Disney Dispute
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sat down on the Guy Benson Radio Show for a wide-ranging discussion as he presumably prepares to announce a bid for the Presidency of the United States. The discussion covered his legislative agenda in Florida, his Presidential bid, and also the dispute about Disney. When asked about the Disney dispute…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Adopts Enforcement Code That Includes Fines, Liens, and Foreclosures
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board once again met and continued to work on implementing its vision for the future of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. The board, all appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, voted to hire a new administrator for the district while also retaining the former one as…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Florida Feud Calling it “A Matter of Retaliation”
During an earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about the ongoing feud between Disney and the state of Florida led by Governor Ron DeSantis. His response was strong and straightforward. In it, he stated Disney’s position and how he also saw Florida’s. In Iger’s opinion, it all comes down to retaliation. “Regarding…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to Appoint DeSantis Ally as Administrator and Create Enforcement Code for Enforcement of Penalties
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is continuing to make its mark on the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This happens under the backdrop of two lawsuits and legislation that will give the district and state of Florida more control over the district. During its next meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the board…
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Disney Expands Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis
Recently Governor Ron DeSantis said in an interview that he had beaten Disney but the end of this dispute is far from over. Today Disney amended and expanded its lawsuit against DeSantis and other leaders in Florida. Disney said in the addition that Governor DeSantis has doubled down with his “retribution campaign” through recent legislative efforts.…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Power to Cancel Reedy Creek Contracts
On Friday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District the authority to nullify contracts made by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. SB 1604 was passed by the House of Representatives in Florida on Wednesday before being sent to the Governor’s desk. This is…
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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Weigh In on Disney vs. DeSantis Dispute
As the dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to grow and show no signs of stopping, other leaders in the Republican Party are beginning to speak out about the conflict. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for the Presidency, has been chastised by other GOP Presidential candidates…