DeSantis vs. Disney: What happens if legislature eliminates Reedy Creek Improvement District?

The Florida Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would address independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.

Florida Senate signs off on bill eliminating Disney's self-governing district

Bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ grudge match against one of the state’s largest employers, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed two bills targeting Walt Disney Co. after the theme-park giant condemned a controversial new law that restricts discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Florida issues guidance, advises against hormone treatment for transgender youths

A news release from the Department of Health said the guidance addresses treatment of gender dysphoria, which the federal government defines as clinically “significant distress that a person may feel when sex or gender assigned at birth is not the same as their identity.”

‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar

The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.

Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers

Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calling special session to address property-insurance system problems

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in the property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.

NASA to roll Artemis moon rocket back to assembly building after technical issues halt dress rehearsal

The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.

Florida rejects 41% of math textbooks – highest in state history – for including CRT, Common Core

The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.