Florida lawmakers to hold special session to address Disney district
Florida lawmakers will return to the state Capitol next week to finalize their efforts to strip the Walt Disney Company of its special governing powers,
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Florida lawmakers will return to the state Capitol next week to finalize their efforts to strip the Walt Disney Company of its special governing powers,
The union wants an immediate $3 an hour raise plus an additional one dollar per year raise after that
Osceola County on Friday posted noticed of its plan to seek legislation that would allow for the dissolution of the self-governing district that oversees Disney World and instead appoint a state-run board
The price to add the Park Hopper option to tickets also varies by the date of the visit.
For the first time since 2019, Walt Disney World is raising its base ticket prices for its theme parks.
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Claim they were fired after refusing to wear face masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine
Three former employees have sued Walt Disney World, saying they were fired after refusing to wear face masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons, according to a lawsuit.
The ultimate Disney vacation.
Someone new is joining the ranks of fitness enthusiasts who monitor the number of steps they take each day with Fitbits and other fitness tracking devices.
A group of central Florida lawmakers thinks they've figured out Governor Ron DeSantis' end game when it comes to his high-profile battle with Disney over its special taxing district.
If Florida is serious about dissolving Disney's self-governing special district, it's going to have to dig deep.
The Walt Disney Co. is zero for two in the Florida legislature's special session after the House voted on a bill that would dissolve Disney World's private government.
The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would dissolve Walt Disney World's special tax district which allows it to operate its own government.
The Orlando resort has ended the last of its requirements, so masks are now optional at all locations.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled support for stripping Disney of its 55-year-old special status that allows it to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme park.
Walt Disney World guests will soon be able to hug their favorite characters again.
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that their fully immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel "Halcyon" will debut on March 1st to take guests to a 'galaxy far, far away."
"The Most Magical Place of Earth" is about to make those who are vaccinated against COVID-19 happy later this week.
Without an official announcement or fanfare, U.S. Disney parks are including a Black Santa Claus in Christmas celebrations this year for the first time in the company's 66-year theme park history.
You may not get three wishes, but Walt Disney World is giving park guests their very own Genie.
As Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, many would be surprised to learn Walt Disney himself had strong ties to Central Florida before the park even opened.
On this day 50 years ago, Walt Disney World in Orlando opened for the first time. It was October 1, 1971 when guests were first allowed into the "Happiest Place on Earth."
A new specialty license plate is ready for Florida roads ahead of plans by Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Just in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, the resort has announced that their new annual passes will go on sale next month.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
A former Surfside commission candidate asked a Broward judge to dismiss murder charges, arguing police conducted a flawed investigation.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"We have to be hopeful. We rely on our faith."
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The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
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A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
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There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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."
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There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
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