As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.
Category: Florida
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DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps
The Florida governor also described proposed legislation he said would override the company’s effort to sidestep oversight of its theme parks.
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A Case of the Disappearing Waves
Surfers are bearing witness to how climate change and human interventions are altering coastlines. One community in North Florida watched its revered waves disappear seemingly overnight.
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DeSantis Asks Florida Authorities to Investigate Disney World Board
The New York Times – Business:The governor sent a letter to the state inspector general regarding Disney’s efforts to limit state oversight of its theme park resort.
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The Beach Boys Making a Final Four Run
The New York Times – Sports:Florida Atlantic has seemingly come out of nowhere to make a deep run in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. The university’s ambitions are relatively young, too.
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DeSantis’s Oversight Board Said Disney Stripped It of Its Power
The New York Times – Business:The Florida governor’s new Disney World oversight board belatedly realized that the company had quietly sidestepped its control.
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Ricou Browning, Who Made the Black Lagoon Scary, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Movies:He helped bring “Flipper” to the movies and TV but was best known for his plunge in a monster suit in “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”
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‘There’s No Spring Break Here’: Florida’s Gulf Coast Fights to Rebound After Hurricane Ian
The New York Times – Travel:Communities like Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva, devastated by the storm, are struggling to rebuild the hotel rooms, restaurants and rental units that keep their economy alive.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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Disney World Workers Reject Contract Offer
The New York Times – Business:Unions that represent about 32,000 full-time workers said the vote was overwhelmingly against the proposal, which have raised pay by at least $1 an hour per year.
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At the Australian Open, Ben Shelton Is Ready to Go Global
The New York Times – Sports:Shelton, 20, is already ranked in the top 100 after a late-season surge last year. Now, he’s embarking on his first full season on tour and his first trip outside the United States.
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‘Train Ride from Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal
The New York Times – Travel:Amtrak said that a CSX freight derailment forced its train from Virginia to Florida to detour from its normal route, adding 20 hours to the trip.