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.
