Disney Special Tax-District Bill Is Approved by Florida Senate

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district after Senate Republicans approved a bill Friday punishing the company over its opposition to the law critics call “Don't Say Gay.” The legislation, which now awaits the governor's signature, would require DeSantis to appoint a five-member…

Florida lawmakers officially hand Ron DeSantis control of Disney World’s special tax district

The Florida Senate on Friday voted 26-9 to end Walt Disney World's control over its special tax district after more than five decades of quasi-governmental autonomy.

Florida GOP moves to support DeSantis in Disney district, migrant flights, election police

The Florida GOP-controlled Legislature passed bills supporting DeSantis' takeover of Disney's Reedy Creek, migrant flights and election police units.

GOP-led Florida Legislature gives DeSantis tools to fight in court, slap Disney

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature ended a special session Friday aimed at helping Gov. Ron DeSantis in court and punishing Walt Disney Company.

DeSantis push for more control of Disney special district gets approval from Florida legislature

Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a proposal to give Gov. Ron DeSantis more control over the future of Disney's Orlando-area theme parks, the latest escalation in the

Report: DeSantis likely to be given control over Disney World’s Disney district

The creation of the district was part of the reason Disney chose to build near Orlando in the 1960s.