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Disney theme park revenues double even amid scuffle with DeSantis, GOP

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney Co. executives boasted about another blockbuster quarter Wednesday at its theme parks even as they remained mum about the feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Orlando Sentinel

Lawyers: Nearly $1B tentative settlement in condo collapse

Lawyers representing families of victims and survivors of the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, last June have told a judge that they've reached a nearly $1 billion tentative settlement

The Independent UK

A passenger makes an emergency airplane landing in Florida

An air traffic controller coached a passenger through the plane landing on Tuesday.

WEKU

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Ohio Lawyer Says Pharmacy Distributors To Pay $878M For Opioid Epidemic

A lawyer for two Ohio counties said that CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA), and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) should fund an $878 million plan addressing the opioid crisis, writes Reuters. In November, a federal jury decided that the companies created a public nuisance by flooding Ohio's Lake and Trumbull counties with addictive prescription pain…

Benzinga

Judge throws out Florida Gov. DeSantis' congressional map, orders new map drawn by experts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a swift reversal of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bold political gambit, a Leon County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday threw out the congressional map drawn by the governor and approved by legislators, ruling that it violates the Florida Constitution and ordering a new map drawn by a…

Miami Herald

Pilot down, passenger takes over with 'no idea how to fly'

A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land safely with the help of air traffic controllers

The Independent UK

Republicans took away Disney's special status in Florida. Now they're gunning for Mickey himself

It all began with a mouse, and now that big-eared rodent is in the middle of a turf war between conservatives and one of the world's most influential media companies.

Los Angeles Times

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Judge strikes down Florida governor’s ‘unconstitutional’ election map

Blow to Ron DeSantis as judge says new congressional districts made it harder for Black voters to elect their preferred candidates

The Guardian - US

Florida judge says DeSantis' redistricting map is unconstitutional

The circuit judge is expected to issue a formal order on Thursday or Friday.

Axios

Gov. DeSantis still hasn't made decision over sheriff's lies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 100 days ago that he would review a state report that a county sheriff had lied about killing another teenager 30 years ago

The Independent UK

Judge announces he'll block DeSantis' redistricting plan

A state judge has ruled that a congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and drawn by his staff is unconstitutional because it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives

The Independent UK

Passenger with no flying experience lands plane after pilot incapacitated

Air traffic controller guided descent to Boca Raton airport in Florida after passenger radioed: ‘I’ve got a serious situation here’

The Guardian - US

Miami Grand Prix Shows Flashes of What the Future of F1 Could Be

Racing fever swept South Florida last weekend as celebrities such as Serena Williams, James Corden and Tom Brady filled the paddock. The sport’s drivers, meanwhile, saw room for improvement.

Sports Illustrated

Passenger with no flying experience lands plane at Florida airport after pilot becomes incapacitated

‘This is the first time I’ve ever heard of one of these being landed by somebody that has no aeronautical experience,’ aviation expert says

The Independent UK

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Benzinga

Cannabis Dispensary Roundup: Item 9's Unity Rd. Franchise Expands, Curaleaf, Planet 13 & Verano Bolster Florida Retail Footprint

Curaleaf To Open 3 New Stores In Florida In May

Tribune News Service

Travel nurses see swift change of fortunes as COVID-19 money runs dry

Tiffanie Jones was a few tanks of gas into her drive from Tampa, Florida, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, when she found out her travel nurse contract had been canceled.

Benzinga

Partners Group To Acquire US Rental Homes For $1B: Bloomberg

Asset manager Partners Group Holding AG (OTC:PGPHF) has agreed to buy rental houses owned by Fortress Investment Group for $1 billion, Bloomberg reported. The deal includes more than 2000 new-build homes operated by Kairos Living and about 1,000 homes in contract. The houses are located in the U.S. Sun Belt, and cities such as…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State football offers 2025 Florida QB Colin Hurley

The Spartans are the latest power five program to extend an offer to 2025 quarterback prospect Colin Hurley of Jacksonville, Fla.

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Irish Mirror

Passenger with 'no idea how to fly' safely lands airplane after pilot falls ill

Air traffic controllers were able to guide the passenger around 100km along the Florida coast before he safely landed the plane at Palm Beach International Airport

Wales Online

Hellofresh teams up with Disney Pixar for Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes

Customers will also be in with a chance of winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip for a family of four to Florida

Tribune News Service

The IRS dropped its demand to upload selfies, so why is Florida still requiring them?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Taxpayers, lawmakers and digital privacy advocates rebelled earlier this year when the IRS announced plans to require taxpayers to upload selfies if they wanted online access to their tax records. The selfies were needed by an identity verification service, ID.me, to compare with applicants’ government-issued ID…

Daily Mirror

Passenger with 'no flying experience' safely lands plane after pilot's medical emergency

Air traffic controllers were able to guide the Cessna Caravan passenger around 70 miles along the Florida coast before he landed the plane at Palm Beach International Airport

Orlando Sentinel

Florida School Board reverses decision to censor ‘don’t say gay’ protest yearbook photos

The Seminole County School Board scrapped a plan Tuesday to put stickers over yearbook photos of students protesting against Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill, responding to a public backlash against the move.

Reuters

Private U.S. group says it has secured release of Russian-held American in Ukraine

A U.S. citizen in Ukraine who had been accused of espionage and held by Russian forces was being evacuated to Poland with two family members after his release was secured by a private volunteer group from Florida, the group said on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Suspect in former Michigan State star Adreian Payne's death pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne in Florida on Monday told police he felt threatened by the 7-foot Payne and that he was "justified" in shooting the former NBA player.

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