DeSantis suggests state will assume control of Disney World's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state government will likely assume control of Disney World's Reedy Creek Improvement District after he signed a bill dissolving the private government last month.
West Virginia coal mines struggling through hiring shortage as demand increases worldwide
In Benwood, West Virginia, money comes in as coal goes out. Coal mines are going through a hiring shortage, which is hurting production.
On Sanibel Island, Florida, an Ohio couple's search for a dream home comes true
This week's episode of "American Dream Home" took viewers to Sanibel Island, Fla. An Ohio couple left the frigid winters behind for the sandy shores of Florida in a hot market: Sanibel home prices were up almost 50% year over year, with the median home price sitting at $1.1 million.
Disney executives tout strong results on second quarter earnings call, remain silent about Florida dispute
Disney executives touted strong subscriber growth for its Disney+ streaming platform and a robust rebound in attendance at the company's U.S. theme parks in an earnings call on Wednesday.
DeSantis notches legal win in battle over law revoking Disney's special tax district
A judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Miami attorney challenging Gov. DeSantis' law. Disney says that Florida cannot dissolve the S.B. 4-C district until it pays its debts.
Bankrupt insurance companies leave Louisiana families scrambling before hurricane season
Hurricane season is coming up, but some folks in Louisiana are still fighting their insurance companies for payments after last season.
Walgreens agrees to pay Florida $683 million in opioid case
Walgreens has settled with the state of Florida in a lawsuit concerning the opioid epidemic, in which it has agreed to pay $683 million to help fight against opioid addiction and abuse.
Boeing moving headquarters to Washington, DC, area from Chicago
The Arlington, Virginia, headquarters, which will be focused on Boeing's defense, space and security division, will establish a research and technology hub to attract engineering talent and develop innovations in cybersecurity, autonomous operations, quantum sciences and software, and systems engineering.
Disney corporate affairs chief Geoff Morrell steps down after three months
The Walt Disney Company's Cheif Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell is stepping down from his position, according to an email sent by CEO Bob Chapek that was sent to company executives.
Arkansas attorney general files lawsuit against Family Dollar after rodent infestation detected at facility
The Arkansas attorney general filed a lawsuit against Family Dollar after the "presence of rodents and rodent activity" were detected at a distribution facility in Arkansas.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
The Florida governor's office has assured the state that Disney will not be passing tax burdens onto citizens.
Disney special district says 'we don't know where we are going' after DeSantis signs law
The private governing body of Walt Disney World, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, is unsure of what the exact repercussions will be from the legislation Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed to dissolve it in June 2023.
Disney says Florida can’t dissolve special tax district until debt is fully paid
Disney is fighting back at efforts by Florida lawmakers to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World, saying a provision in a state law could prohibit such a move.
Florida woman says Dollar General fired her over viral TikTok videos
A Florida Dollar General manger was terminated after she began creating TikToks accusing the company of treating their employees unfairly and creating unsafe working conditions.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
Texas’ Fort Bend County Judge KP George penned a letter to the CEO of The Walt Disney Company inviting the theme park to move from Florida after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis revoked Walt Disney World’s decades-old special agreement that allowed it to govern itself.
University professors unhappy by Florida Gov. DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty 'accountable'
College and University professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty “accountable” by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.
Real estate in Charlotte, North Carolina: What you can get for $1M
Charlotte, North Carolina, has been ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States since the early 2000s.
Will Disney's loss of special tax district in Florida mean taxpayers are stuck with the bill?
Opponents of the Florida legislature's move to dissolve Disney's self-governed tax district say local taxpayers will be saddled with hefty debt and increased property tax payments, but proponents disagree.
Nikki Fried calls Ron DeSantis a ‘dictator’ over Disney fight; governor says bills not ‘retaliatory’
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that his fight against Disney is not "retaliatory" after Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, accused him of pushing policies "based on revenge and being a dictator."
DeSantis looks to hold Twitter board 'accountable' for response to Musk's buyout bid
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that Florida will seek ways to hold Twitter's board of directors “accountable” over their response to billionaire Elon Musk's bid to take the company private.