Disney World

Sunday was the last day for the ride in the Florida park. Controversy surrounded the ride, based on the 1946 film Song of the South and its racist themes. It will relaunch as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disney CEO Bob Iger sent a company-wide email to employees Monday, mandating them to come back to the office to promote creativity and collaboration.

Many consider the move punishment for the company's public opposition to a law that bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and lessons deemed not age appropriate.

The DeSantis administration said he doesn’t make “U-turns" after a report that a plan is in the works to reverse a law that eliminated Disney’s special tax district status.

Unite Here Local 737 says an adult worker with no dependents would need to earn $18.19 an hour to make a living wage, while a family with two children would need both parents earning $23.91 an hour.

Among other claims, they say the requirement to wear masks made it “nearly impossible to find a compliant manner and location in which to eat or drink while on shift.”

Officials say more time was needed to build the campus and the company wanted to give workers additional time to adjust to the transition.

David Jolly said the governor's contention that doing away with independent special districts levels the playing field is "garbage."

He said state control would protect residents in Central Florida.

Richard Foglesong thinks that, in the end, not much will change because of the dire consequences of a "divorce."

The federal lawsuit claims the law violates Disney's right to free speech, breaks statutory obligations and could leave taxpayers on the hook for a billion dollars or more of Reedy Creek debt.

His priorities during the latest legislative session have put him at the leading edge of the country’s “culture war.”