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Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointeesThe shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continues with the departure of its board chairman.
Central Florida tourism board promises alternative to Disney perks for workers
Read full article: Central Florida tourism board promises alternative to Disney perks for workersThe Gov. DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Walt Disney World’s property says it is working to find an alternative to benefits for workers and retirees that includes Disney passes and discounts.
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District eyes lower tax rate for Disney, property owners
Read full article: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District eyes lower tax rate for Disney, property ownersAs a feud continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Co., property owners in a special district that includes Walt Disney World could see a reduction in their property-tax rate.
Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Kentucky Derby
Read full article: Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Kentucky DerbyA horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
DeSantis’ Disney district board: ‘We are going to have to raise taxes’
Read full article: DeSantis’ Disney district board: ‘We are going to have to raise taxes’Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hand-picked board members told concerned business owners their taxes would be raised to help pay for lawyers during the governor’s ongoing fight with Disney.
DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World’s district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World’s districtNew supervisors leading Disney World’s revamped governing body say they had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
These are the 5 people Gov. DeSantis appointed to former Reedy Creek district’s board
Read full article: These are the 5 people Gov. DeSantis appointed to former Reedy Creek district’s boardFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of five members to the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek District.
Los Alamitos off probation after new safety plan approved
Read full article: Los Alamitos off probation after new safety plan approvedThe board voted 6-0 remotely on Monday to allow Los Alamitos to continue operating. According to the board, 21 horses have died from racing or training at the track in 2020, including 10 since May 26. We want to give the track at Los Alamitos the backbone to crack down, said Commissioner Wendy Mitchell, who was the lone dissenter in voting against probation. Los Alamitos was the only track in California allowed to continue operating during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Animal activists spoke out against Los Alamitos and urged the board to shut down racing in California during the 30-minute public comment period.