DeSantis appoints 'Moms for Liberty' co-founder to new Disney World governing board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed five members of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, which will govern the operations of Walt Disney World.
DeSantis warns ESG movement driven by 'woke' corporate CEO bullies in new book
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stark warning in his new book concerning the ESG movement, arguing that it is a way for the left to achieve certain goals through corporate power.
Ban electric vehicles from evacuation routes? Florida Republican concerned about cars running out of charge
A Florida Republican floated the idea of banning electric vehicles from state evacuation routes, raising concerns that EVs could become roadblocks if they run out of battery.
Return of MLB spring training has Arizona, Florida hoping for billion-dollar economic bounce back
Major League Baseball's spring training officially begins Friday, which will bring baseball fans from around the country to Arizona and Florida to watch their favorite teams.
Viral post about bug in food leads to discovery of nearly 20 dead roaches at popular Florida chicken joint
A Florida woman's viral social media post showing a roach cooked into a chicken tender led to the discovery of nearly 20 dead cockroaches at the restaurant during a related inspection.
Florida AG eyes making Google, Apple flag 'foreign-owned apps' for consumers before downloading
Republican Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is sending letters to the CEOs of Apple and Google, calling for customers to be notified if an app is foreign-owned or developed.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Florida real estate market staying hot despite agent exodus: ‘It’s not an accident’
Miami real estate leaders and National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard explain why the number of agents heading for the door won't impact Florida's market.
Orlando named world's most expensive destination for family vacation: report
Orlando, Florida, is the world's most expensive destination for a family of four seeking a seven-day vacation, according to research done by an Australian travel insurance comparison site.
Florida bill revoking Disney's self-governing status heads to DeSantis' desk
The Florida legislature has passed a bill that would complete the state's takeover of Walt Disney World's special self-governing district, punishing the company for its public stand against parental rights legislation.
White House knocks DeSantis as Biden visits Florida: 'I would not get into a fight with Mickey Mouse'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre teased Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday, questioning his administration's ongoing feud with the Walt Disney Company.
Florida senator slams Biden as Social Security, Medicare 'hypocrite' ahead of visit
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., calls for President Biden to resign, alleging the president cheated on his taxes and is a "hypocrite" on his Social Security and Medicare accusations.
DeSantis ridicules Biden's off script oil and gas comments at State of the Union, slams energy policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocked President Biden's statement at the State of the Union address Tuesday that the U.S. needs oil and gas production for the next decade.
Wall Street bullish on Ron DeSantis presidential prospects in 2024
Wall Street is starting to love Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prospects in the 2024 presidential election that it is looking at stocks that could perform well should he win the presidency
SpaceX launches 9,000-pound satellite into orbit from Florida
SpaceX used their Falcon 9 rocket to launch a 9,000-pound satellite into orbit on Monday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District to get new name, governor-appointed board
The Reedy Creek Improvement District will not get dissolved under a bill filed during a special session in the Florida State Legislature on Monday.
Disney a focus of Florida special legislative session next week
The Florida Legislature will have a special session next week in which lawmakers are expected to see bills on the Reedy Creek Improvement District and other topics.
Miami woman charged with fraud after using COVID funds for lavish lifestyle
A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal charges after she allegedly used fraudulent forms to obtain $381,000 in COVID-19 relief.
Florida's workforce ended the year larger than New York's for first time ever
Florida's workforce has surpassed New York's for the first time ever amid an economic boom and population influx, according to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.


















