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Florida expands so-called ‘don’t say gay’ ban through 12th grade in public schools

All of Florida’s public school teachers are effectively banned from providing classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, the State Board of Education decided Wednesday.

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Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday

Walt Disney World will begin selling annual passes to new customers Thursday. Sales of most of the levels of its passes have been suspended for months, a mid-pandemic move designed to help manage crowds in WDW’s four Central Florida theme parks.

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Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis' oversight board say

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney’s agreements seeking to preserve its power over development in Central Florida didn’t follow requirements in state law, rendering them null and void, lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis tourism oversight board said Wednesday.

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Scott Maxwell: DeSantis threatens Disney with prison. The wheels have come off

With Ron DeSantis dropping in the presidential polls and billionaire donors abandoning his campaign, Florida’s governor came to Orlando this week desperate to make a splash.

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US Rep. Frost to DeSantis: Why didn’t Florida take anti-gun violence money from feds?

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost of Orlando is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis why the state never asked for federal funds that could be used to enforce the state’s red flag law that’s designed to prevent gun violence.

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In new documentary, Orlando’s gay history unfolds on film

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was 36 hours after the Pulse nightclub massacre of 2016 when Rick Todd decided the history of gay, lesbian and transgender people in Central Florida needed to be told. Sitting in a meeting of LGBTQ leaders reacting to the tragedy, he realized the help that would…

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DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean

A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides and monorails could also alter its participation in an agreement that allows major theme parks to self-report injuries on their attractions.

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DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, promising to void development agreements and even floating the idea of building a state prison near the world-famous attraction.

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SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt delaying what would be world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX got the OK from the Federal Aviation Administration and looked to launch what would have been the most powerful rocket to ever blast off from Earth on a suborbital test flight today, but pressure issues scrubbed the attempt.

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The Very Best Banana Pudding — EVER? ‘Yes!’ say my colleagues

It wasn’t long after I dropped it off that my phone pinged with an incoming text.

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Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new destinations for 3 major lines

The Bahamas have lined up the capacity to take in thousands of more cruise passengers in the coming years with the planned development of private destinations for Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean as well as a soon-to-open overhaul of the port of Nassau.

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MSC Cruises lines up new ships for Port Canaveral while massive World America bound for Miami

MSC Cruises has been sailing from Port Canaveral for less than two years, but it’s set to bring in its third vessel in a new class this month.

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Mike Bianchi: By Title IX standards, NIL stands for Not Inherently Legal

ORLANDO, Fla. — There are many us who have been led to believe that “NIL” is an acronym for Name, Image and Likeness, but it’s becoming more and more clear that another acronym might be more accurate.

Orlando Sentinel

Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request that sought to gain insight into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney ahead of a state takeover.

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Q&A: Florida passed a 6-week abortion ban. What happens now?

On Thursday, the Florida House passed SB 300, a bill banning abortions after six weeks of gestation with limited exceptions.

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DeSantis quietly signs Florida 6-week abortion ban

During a private ceremony, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after six weeks, a time before most women know they are pregnant.

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Florida lawmakers OK 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting Democratic efforts to change it, the Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a near-total ban on abortion after six weeks, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis who has said he would sign it.

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Life after Hurricane Ian: A firsthand look at Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel’s recovery

“I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?” went the well-known Creedence Clearwater Revival refrain, sung by a local guitarist perched on his stool inside MudBugs Cajun Kitchen on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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A monthly fee can replace apartment security deposits, but at what cost?

ORLANDO, Fla. — As renters face record-high rents across Florida, a new way to avoid putting down a hefty security deposit upfront is gaining popularity.

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Florida shifts strategy, leadership surrounding NIL legislation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will change strategy and leadership surrounding name, image and likeness legislation that has created confusion, conflicting approaches, oversight challenges and a high-profile public relations flop involving former quarterback commit Jaden Rashada.

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DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district and the two cities controlled by the theme park giant, according to a proposal obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

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Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows.

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Ex-lobbyist Dorworth sues Joel Greenberg, family, citing ‘massive effort’ to ruin his reputation

ORLANDO, Fla. — Developer and former lobbyist Chris Dorworth claims in a lawsuit he filed Friday that disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, along with his wealthy family and ex-wife, coordinated “a massive effort” to ruin his life after he refused to work with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in…

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Tupperware warns it could go out of business soon

Tupperware is warning that it might go out of business, despite its leaders previously touting a turnaround from years of declining sales.

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Legoland Florida offering annual-pass discounts for a limited time

ORLANDOA, Fla. — Legoland Florida has introduced a limited-time deal on its two highest levels of annual passholders for the Winter Haven theme park. Consumers who purchase one platinum or gold annual pass can get a second one for 50% off the full price.

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