Disney seeks delay in federal appeal in legal battle against DeSantis, oversight district
Disney asked for a 60-day extension in submitting an opening brief
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Disney asked for a 60-day extension in submitting an opening brief
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday quickly launched an appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against the company over its opposition to an education law.
U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor is considering motions by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to dismiss Walt Disney Parks and Resorts lawsuit
Joseph Harding was sentenced to four months in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
They want the judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
The decision was made to safeguard societal values and public order, the country's communications commission said.
They say a win by Gov. DeSantis could embolden other states to take action when journalists exercise First Amendment rights
Disney proposed a July 15, 2024, trial date, which is around the same time as the Republican National Convention
Federal appeals court urged to revive a challenge to a Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. has joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel advisory for Florida.
Jenna Barbee showed "Strange World" which tells the story of a family of explorers and features a gay character
A fifth-grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students "Strange World," a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.
Gov. DeSantis' unapologetic conservative shift over the years positions him well among GOP presidential primary voters
The state's Legislative session, scheduled to end this week, has been dominated by divisive cultural issues
High school and college students across Florida walked out of their classrooms on Friday to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis and his education policies.
The Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades
One advocacy group advised visitors to Florida to make a clear safety plan prior to travel.
Proposed changes to sex education riled up people speaking to Broward County's School Board during Tuesday's meeting.
A Florida House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade.
A Florida House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade.
A new proposed Florida law would make it illegal for anyone to refer to themselves as anything other than the gender they were at birth.
A federal judge has again dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Florida law critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay" that restricts teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
Law restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation
Rep. Joe Harding is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic aid loans.
Rep. Joe Harding is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic aid loans.
MDSO Asst. Chief Eric Garcia said that the deputy underwent surgery and he currently remains at the hospital.
When deputies took him into custody, he was revealed not to have a valid boarding pass or baggage claim tags, the arrest documents said.
Bright blue skies and lots of sunshine will push temperatures into the low 80s across both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
A woman's body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
MDSO Asst. Chief Eric Garcia said that the deputy underwent surgery and he currently remains at the hospital.
When deputies took him into custody, he was revealed not to have a valid boarding pass or baggage claim tags, the arrest documents said.
Bright blue skies and lots of sunshine will push temperatures into the low 80s across both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
A woman's body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.