by Brian Burgess | Aug 22, 2023
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board (CFTOD) alleged it uncovered a scheme by former Reedy Creek Improvement District board members funneling tax dollars to Disney in exchange for theme park access. The former Disney-controlled RFID board members are accused of...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 20, 2023
On Thursday, the Miami Herald dropped one of the most brazen advocacy pieces in the newspaper’s storied history: a 3,800-word blockbuster that basically says, “So long, low- and middle-income families, thanks for helping make Miami what it is, but we...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Aug 18, 2023
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 2022 Parental Rights in Education law that bars instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation between Kindergarten and 3rd grade. U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger rejected a lawsuit from parents, students,...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 16, 2023
New data from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) challenges claims by the Florida Education Association (FEA) of a severe teacher shortage in the state. FEA alleged a historic shortage of nearly 7,000 teacher vacancies, more than last year, blaming Governor...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Aug 14, 2023
In comments on CNBC, Gov. Ron DeSantis called for Disney to withdraw its federal lawsuit over the takeover of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. DeSantis asserted that state has moved past Reedy Creek, and that other major Disney competitors are doing fine despite...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique H. Worrell amid allegations of mishandling criminal cases, sparking mixed reactions. Worrell’s suspension follows criticism of her leniency towards high-profile cases, including the release...
