Florida judge to weigh in on Disney, tourism district dispute
Disney wants a lawsuit filed in May by the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District tossed out, or at least put on hold
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Disney wants a lawsuit filed in May by the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District tossed out, or at least put on hold
The woman was visiting EPCOT in March and claims while she was on the monorail, the doors malfunctioned and quote "slammed shut" on her body.
Disney proposed a July 15, 2024, trial date, which is around the same time as the Republican National Convention
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is seeking the Republican nomination, and his appointees to a board that governs Disney World outlined a proposed schedule that requests an Aug. 4, 2025, trial date.
Gov. DeSantis' attorneys argue he is "immune" from the suit because he doesn't enforce any of the laws at issue.
New contract discussions have caused issues between firefighters and Walt Disney World's new governing body.
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Florida is acting unfairly toward the company
List of prohibited businesses includes tattoo parlors, gun stores, massage parlors, and marijuana dispensaries
He's facing questions about losing ground to former President Trump and being taken to court by Walt Disney World
He was arrested on one count of video voyeurism
A former Walt Disney World employee has allegedly told investigators that he surreptitiously shot videos up the skirts and dresses of more than 500 female guests at the Florida theme park over the past six years.
The board, appointed by Gov. DeSantis, says it has "superior authority" over the district and they will explore new zoning for the construction of affordable housing for Disney workers on Disney World property.
Proposals include eliminating a planning board and prohibiting mask mandates and COVID vaccine requirements
The proposal is aimed at undoing an agreement between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board
Quantities will be limited and any pass may become unavailable for purchase at any time
Quantities will be limited and any pass may become unavailable for purchase at any time
Florida took action to strip Disney of some of its powers after it objected to legislation that restricts discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for an investigation into the actions of the Reedy Creek Improvement Board
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
The agreement covers around 45,000 service workers at the Disney theme park resort
The board also approved hiring the same law firm that advised the governor's office in making changes to the governing district
The five board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted Wednesday at future controversial actions they may take.
Measure renames it the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the governor now appoints board members
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.
The layoffs represent about three percent of the company's global workforce
Waymo says thousands of soccer fans relied on its autonomous vehicles during the FIFA World Cup in Miami.
After CBS News Miami raised questions, a stolen vehicle was towed away and Miami-Dade code compliance officers launched an investigation.
Police say 56-year-old Lucrecia Cardozo died after falling from a mango tree outside her Miramar home. Neighbors remember her for sharing fruit from the tree that ultimately claimed her life.
Despite sellouts, some South Florida hotels saw lower demand during the FIFA World Cup, while bars and short-term rentals reported strong revenue gains.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Waymo says thousands of soccer fans relied on its autonomous vehicles during the FIFA World Cup in Miami.
For this year, lawmakers moved the discount dates to July 20 through Aug. 20.
After CBS News Miami raised questions, a stolen vehicle was towed away and Miami-Dade code compliance officers launched an investigation.
Police say 56-year-old Lucrecia Cardozo died after falling from a mango tree outside her Miramar home. Neighbors remember her for sharing fruit from the tree that ultimately claimed her life.
Despite sellouts, some South Florida hotels saw lower demand during the FIFA World Cup, while bars and short-term rentals reported strong revenue gains.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
Larkin spoke this week to CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
A lawyer says influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.