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Florida Democrats struggle to find spotlight in race against DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The three leading Democratic candidates in the Florida governor’s race— U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and state Sen. Annette Taddeo — have a Ron DeSantis problem.

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Fabiola Santiago: Wait until students figure out that DeSantis’ Florida and communism are bedfellows!

What do Cuba and Florida have in common?

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This at-home COVID-19 test could give you a wrong result. Don’t use it, FDA warns

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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

Disney+ avoids streaming slump for now, adding 8 million subscribers

The great streaming slowdown of 2022 hasn't hit Mickey Mouse yet.

Los Angeles Times

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

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.

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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

Editorial: Don’t let political revenge dictate budget vetoes

Dissent is essential to democracy.

Orlando Sentinel

Federal judge dismisses 1st lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over Disney World’s Reedy Creek district

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday quickly dismissed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis signs bill for Florida students to learn about ‘victims of communism’

Florida governor establishes ‘victims of communism day’ and students must receive at least 45 minutes’ instruction every November

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The Independent UK

Florida school yearbook on hold over student protest photos

Students at a central Florida high school were told they won’t get their yearbooks until they're censored

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis signs bill forcing students to learn about ‘victims of communism’

Florida governor is thought to be plotting 2024 run

Orlando Sentinel

Will DeSantis, GOP Legislature impose full abortion ban in Florida if Roe v. Wade falls?

More than 20 states are primed to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade as expected, but whether Florida will fall in line with them isn’t clear.

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Commentary: Disney World is losing its magic

Florida communities are rallying to protest the Parental Rights in Education Act — or, as it’s better known, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which will go into effect on July 1.

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Mark Z. Barabak: Is Gavin Newsom running for president? No, it just sounds like it

Gavin Newsom sounds like a man ready to jump on the next flight to Iowa or New Hampshire or wherever Democrats start their 2024 presidential campaign.

Miami Herald

DeSantis signs bill mandating communism lessons in class, as GOP leans on education

Public school teachers in Florida will soon be required to dedicate at least 45 minutes of instruction on “Victims of Communism Day” to teach students about communist leaders around the world and how people suffered under those regimes.

The Independent UK

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

Controversial legislation bans ‘sexual orientation and gender identity’ issues from classrooms

Tribune News Service

Ask Lois travel questions: Is it safe for LGBT couples to travel in Florida?

Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people are wondering whether they should still visit.

The Independent UK

GOP pins hopes on Nevada's Laxalt to help win Senate control

Republicans are hoping that winning a U.S. Senate seat in Nevada in November will give them control of that chamber on Capitol Hill

WEKU

An appeals court reinstates portions of Florida's new election law

A federal appeals court granted Florida's request to reinstate parts of the state's election law while it appeals a lower court's decision that the law was aimed at suppressing Black voters.

The Guardian - UK

How Disney found its pride – and riled the American right

Once known for its ‘traditional’ values, the entertainment giant is battling US conservatives over an anti-gay bill. Indeed the House of Mouse has had a long relationship with the LGBTQ+ community

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