Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, July 31, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, special advisor John Classe has officially ceased all work with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). John Classe Departs Formerly an administrator of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) for almost a decade, Classe was asked to stay behind and help organize the transition of the RCID into its … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has reached an agreement with the Reedy Creek fire department’s union for one unit after reopening negotiations last month. Fire Department Agreement In May, 80% of 185 Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members voted to approve a lucrative new employment contract. Starting pay for firefighters would increase to $65,000 per year, … Read more
The president of the Reedy Creek Fire Department union blames fellow members sharing their new contract for the return to the negotiating table with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. In a message obtained by Florida Politics, union president Jon Shirey told members, “We just shot ourselves in the foot to the … Read more
The Central Florida Oversight District Board of Supervisors has delayed voting on the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s new employment contract and reopened negotiations, AP News reports. Last month, 80% of 185 Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members voted to approve a new employment contract. Under the new contract, starting pay for firefighters would increase to … Read more
According to an official Florida government news release, Governor Ron DeSantis has named Charbel Barakat to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board — responsible for the governance of a special administrative district mostly comprised of Walt Disney World property. Barakat, of Tampa, is the Regional General Counsel for D.R. Horton, Inc. He currently serves … Read more
“There will be no compromise,” Governor Ron DeSantis said about the legal battle with Disney during his Presidential campaign kickoff speech in Iowa last night. We run the state of Florida. They do not run the state of Florida. We stand for the protection of our children. We will fight those who seek to rob … Read more
Glen Gilzean has been added to the list of defendants in an ongoing lawsuit between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Earlier this month, Gilzean was chosen by the CFTOD Board to serve as the district’s Administrator, a role he accepted and officially began on May 10. … 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 signed SB 1604 into law, including the amendment voiding Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s Development Agreement. The bill was introduced into the Florida Senate, and passed there 27-13. It passed the Florida House 75-34. Governor DeSantis signed it into law this afternoon, with no press conference. Here is the … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
After passage by the Senate, the Florida House of Representatives passed SB 1604: Land Use and Development Regulations. The bill includes an amendment that would void Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s Development Agreement. The bill passed the Florida Senate 27-13 and passed the Florida House 75-34. Governor DeSantis is expected to sign it into … Read more
During a “law and order” session today to sign various bills into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also commented on his ongoing war with Walt Disney World. Governor DeSantis said that Disney is acting “like they have the ability to veto” and said, “It is basically putting their thumb in the eye of the voters.” … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors voted to authorize legal action against Disney Parks & Resorts and other such parties in response to Disney’s lawsuit against the board and Governor DeSantis. The Board of Supervisors called an emergency meeting this morning to respond to the lawsuit filed against them and the … Read more
U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick has recused himself from the lawsuit Walt Disney Parks & Resorts filed Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his personally-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board. Fitzpatrick stated he is related “in the third degree” to someone employed by one of the parties, and sought to avoid any potential … Read more