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Governor: Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee to resign

Florida Republican Secretary of State Laurel M

The Independent UK

Court Rejects, on Procedural Grounds, Challenge to Florida Repeal of Disney's Special Government District

From Tuesday's decision by Judge Cecilia Altonaga in Foronda v. DeSantis (S.D. Fla.) (for more on the substantive First Amendment question, see these posts): Plaintiffs are Florida residents and taxpayers. They challenge the validity of a bill recently passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law, Senate Bill 4-C,…

Reason

Florida judge rejects Ron DeSantis congressional map that ‘diminishes’ Black voters

Republican governor will appeal a ruling that rejects his redistricting plan that dilutes Black voting power in the state

The Independent UK

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Judge blocks Ron DeSantis' racist map

DeSantis' plan "diminishes African Americans' ability to elect the representatives of their choice," judge says

Salon

First Thing: Senate blocks bill to codify abortion rights

After conservative Democrat Joe Manchin joins Republicans to vote against measure, majority leader Chuck Schumer warns ‘it will be open season’ on people’s freedoms

The Guardian - UK

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.

Tribune News Service

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

What do Cuba and Florida have in common?

Miami Herald

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

Tribune News Service

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Orlando Sentinel

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.

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The Guardian - US

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

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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.

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