Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is asking Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean with a local Orange County official. Sen. Stewart Writes to Gov. DeSantis Stewart (D, Orlando) wrote a letter to the Governor after DeSantis appointed Gilzean to the position of Supervisor of Elections in Orange County. … Read more
While Disney’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is heading to an appellate court, state-level lawsuits are still ongoing. Disney vs. DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District After Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the federal lawsuit this week, Disney filed a notice of intent to appeal to the United … Read more
In a recent interview with the President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the two still ongoing court cases with The Walt Disney Company, saying he believes he has “won the battle.” DeSantis Claims to Have ‘Won the Battle Against Disney’ DeSantis addressed the Florida Parental … Read more
The judge has extended the deadline for Disney to file their response to Florida Governor Ron Desantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s latest motions to dismiss their federal case. DeSantis and the District filed their new motions on the deadline to file after Disney updated their federal lawsuit. Disney changed some of their … Read more
Several former Republican officials have filed a motion to support Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The filing is an amicus curiae brief, a type of filing from parties who are not involved in the case but provide information and expertise. The Reporters Committee for … Read more
According to a recent court filing in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, Disney suggested the groups seek mediation instead of going to trial. But DeSantis’ legal team rejected the idea. In the filing, Disney said that “early mediation may be beneficial in this … Read more
The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are asking for two different court dates in Disney’s lawsuit against DeSantis. Political journalist Mary Ellen Klas shared a screenshot of the court scheduling briefing for the lawsuit. While Disney is asking for a court date in July 2024, DeSantis is asking for an August 2025 … Read more
TikTok user @lenniequest shared a video today of a small group of people at the Walt Disney World Resort entrance near Disney Springs waving Nazi swastika flags and DeSantis 2024 flags. At least one person with a megaphone can be heard yelling “white power” in the video. This is around the intersection of Hotel Plaza … Read more
Yahoo News and YouGov conducted a joint poll of 1,584 U.S. adults from May 5 to 8 regarding the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. Disney vs. DeSantis Poll Yahoo News and YouGov asked adults the following: “Last year, Disney publicly criticized a Florida law that bans discussion of sexual … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed a bill mandating state inspections of the Walt Disney World Monorail System, taking over the responsibility of upkeep from Disney themselves. The bill is known as SB 1250 and deals with a number of small changes to the operations of the Florida Department of Transportation. One amendment in … Read more