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Ron DeSantis wants Disney’s ‘special privileges’ to end as GOP weighs repeal of company’s governing agreement

Legislators consider revoking a decades-old development district for Walt Disney World, putting it into county control

The Independent UK

‘Grave abuse of power’: LGBTQ advocates sue Florida over new law

Lawsuit accuses US state of infringing on rights of LGBTQ students and their families with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation.

Al Jazeera

Some celebs mum on "Don't Say Gay"

Kate McKinnon, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and more react to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law

Salon

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DeSantis calls for end to Disney’s ‘special privileges’ in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support Thursday for ending Disney’s “special privileges” in Florida, saying the entertainment giant’s political sway is waning.

Orlando Sentinel

Hiring of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo violated UF procedures, faculty report says

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Florida violated its own hiring procedures while bringing aboard Joseph Ladapo to a tenured position, according to a faculty committee report released Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

Controversial new legislation would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students in classroom

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. DeSantis receives $109.8 million, with Republican Governors Association as top donor

In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Florida Secretary of State, the governor received $109,869,159 in total contributions and spent $13,706,657 between January 1, 2021 and…

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Florida mum mysteriously disappears following custody handover of daughter, 4, to ex

Cassie Carli’s daughter, 4, has been found ‘safe’ while the search continues

The Independent UK

Judge strikes down most of Florida’s 2021 election law, orders state to run new changes by federal court

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ruling that the Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters, a federal judge in Tallahassee struck down most of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law and ordered the state not to make any future changes to those provisions without court approval.

Orlando Sentinel

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters

The Independent UK

Florida must seek court preapproval to change some voting laws, judge rules

Federal judge Mark Walker says state’s discrimination against Black voters warrants extraordinary oversight

The Guardian - US

Home values shot up by $72,000 on average in South Florida, dwarfing what many workers make in a year

Homeowners saw their homes make more money than the typical salary in Florida, a new report from Zillow shows.

Tribune News Service

Parallel Opens Surterra Wellness, Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Sebring, Florida

Parallel opened a new Surterra Wellness medical marijuana dispensary in Sebring, Florida. Located at 1300 US 27 N, Suite 4, a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting is planned for Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Benzinga

90 Million At Risk For Severe Weather From Florida To Connecticut

Some of Thursday's severe thunderstorms include the potential for a few tornadoes.

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Benzinga

Alico Predicts 11% Decrease In Annual Box Production

Alico Inc (NASDAQ:ALCO) raised its FY22 EBITDA and net income guidance to include expected real estate gains from the completed ranchland sale and the expected additional sales. The company raised the FY22 net income outlook to $35.6 million - $38.9 million from the previous guidance of $6.00 million - $7.9 million. The company…

Salon

Scott on GOP Civil War: I'm "like Grant"

The Florida senator calls himself an "outsider" among Republicans

The Independent UK

‘No matter who it hurts’: How an explosion of GOP bills targeting LGBT+ Americans created a crisis

Conservative Christian groups and ‘parental rights’ agendas target young transgender people with an unprecedented wave of legislation that has nearly doubled within two years, Alex Woodward reports

Roll Call

Judge: Florida law discriminates against minority voters - Roll Call

A federal judge overturned parts of a new Florida election law because they discriminated against minority voters.

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Another Florida home insurer loses financial stability rating and will likely be dissolved

In yet another ominous sign for Florida’s failing property insurance market, Tampa-based Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. lost its financial stability rating, which means it will likely be placed under receivership and dissolved.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 273 lineup set with two title fights, six bouts on main card in Jacksonville

The lineup is set for next week's UFC return to Florida, and the pay-per-view has a pair of title fights atop the bill.

The Independent UK

Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Lawsuit alleges legislation is an unconstitutional and ‘grave abuse of power’

The Independent UK

LGBTQ group sues Florida over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

Gay rights advocates are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade

The Independent UK

Athlete throws wild sucker punch after being told to move out of the way of runner during track race in Florida school

Witnesses described how the altercation stemmed from one athlete stepping into the track when they weren’t competing

Reason

Brickbat: Should Have Nipped It in the Bud

Jacksonville, Florida, sheriff's office Deputy Alejandro Carmona-Fonseca was charged with online solicitation of a child, transmission of harmful material to a child, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device after a high school boy said the deputy sent obscene images to him via Snapchat. But a local media investigation…

Miami Herald

Coast Guard makes a different kind of rescue — and 2 turtles are now at a Keys hospital

MIAMI -- The U.S. Coast Guard has been busy on the waters this year as the agency deals with a surge in migration to Florida from Cuba and Haiti.

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