A federal judge ruled Friday that Florida Gov. The current acting boss of the Lucchese family is Michael DeSantis. Anyone else I should look up? Christina Pushaw, press secretary for Florida Gov. The special districtpreviously called Reedy Creek but now renamed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Districtdoesnt control Walt Disney World itself or its offerings, but does operate the infrastructure on its property in the same way as a municipal government. Ron DeSantis control over the Disney district. DeSantis announced his first appointments Monday, including supporters such as Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler, wife of Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler; and Seminole Countylawyer Michael Sasso, president of the area chapter of The Federalist Society, the conservative legal organization. A new election fraud police force. Ron DeSantis's book may have the biggest first week of sales for any book by a sitting politician or presidential hopeful. DeSantis wins 2022 Florida governors race by largest margin in 40 years. Ron DeSantis of Florida, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolinaand Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed five political allies Monday to the board that will now oversee Walt Disney Worlds special district, giving donors, political Sign up now to get the Washington Examiners breaking news and timely commentary delivered right to your inbox. initiated last year when Disney publicly opposed the Parental Rights in Education bill, revamped district would be continued under a new name. The victory sets national expectations for a possible showdown against former President Donald Trump in a bid for the White House in 2024. As part of the bill, the governor was given the power to name five members for the Board of Supervisors. The DeSantis campaign was flush with cash: His campaign itself raised more than $161 million, compared to Crists campaign raising about $14 million. Ron Peri: A Florida-based businessman who runs The Gathering USA, a right-wing Florida-based Christian ministry for men. I want to give this governor another chance., Mason Stewart, 25, said DeSantis was not a good fit for governor, saying he does not foster what Stewart called inclusivity for Floridians., Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have never felt accepted by our current governor, he said. Zieglers husband Christian was recently elected to lead the Republican Party of Florida, which Florida Politics reports has donated $1.75 million to DeSantis campaign (Ziegler and her husband have personally donated $42 and $252, respectively). It was passed for Jos Manuel Godinez-Samperio, who came to the United States at age 9 with his mother and went on to graduate Florida State University College of Law with honors. The legislature during that session also attempted to fixother legal problems faced by the governor. The revamped district would be continued under a new name on June 1 and still have wide-ranging authority to levy property taxes, oversee water and sewer systems, roads, parking, a fire department and other infrastructure and issue bonds to pay for projects. DeSantis won a convincing victory and was comfortably ahead in 62 of Floridas 67 counties including winning reliably blue Miami-Dade, the states most On a breezy, 72-degree day, Mr. DeSantis was sworn in at about 11:15 a.m., joined by his wife, Casey, 42, and their three children: Madison, 6; Mason, 4; and Mamie, 2. GAINESVILLE, Fla. Gov. Yet DeSantis, who has two Ivy League degrees, seems to be cheering for failure. Florida Gov. DeSantis led Crist in recent political polls by roughly 12 points. TALLAHASSEE Flexing his power over one of Floridas largest employers, Gov. Gov. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. There are just a few words about his parents and grandparents and no mention of his sisters 2015 death. The former governor of South Carolina and U.N. ambassador under Mr. Trump has presented herself as a member of a new generation of leadershipand emphasized her life experience as a daughter of Indian immigrants. Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. Ron DeSantis is using his sway over the Republican-dominated Legislature to urge lawmakers to repeal state laws that offered additional legal rights to undocumented immigrants, protections that less than a decade ago were popular with many Florida Republicans, including DeSantis own lieutenant governor. Amazing how DeSantis finds time to battle Disney and duly elected officials as Floridians struggle to insure their homes. Email: [emailprotected] Donald Trump fans donning clothes and holding placards supportive of the former president were told to Reedy Creek was first created by the Florida government in 1967 and has largely existed without controversy before becoming a political target last year. Jan. 20, 2023, 9:38 AM PST. The new proposals were outlined in an immigration package DeSantis unveiled Thursday during a Jacksonville press conference. But theres little revealing about DeSantis, the person. Florida Gov. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. But DeSantis downplays the significance of Trumps backing in his book, saying it was just one way for me to enhance my name recognition and provide him exposure to GOP primary voters., Microsoft Expands Game Pass as Regulators Fret Over Activision Deal, Russian Airlines Are Flying High Despite Sanctions, This Road Could Save the Planetand Carve Up Alaskan Wilderness, The NFLs Top Talent Agency Bought by Venture Investors, Gina Raimondo Becomes China Player in a Job Where Her Predecessor Used to Nap, Nancy Cook, Michael Smith and Mark Niquette. On Monday, Florida Gov. And third, DeSantis has been very explicit about his belief that he sees his methods in Florida as a blueprint for a national agenda. Along with the end of Disneys self-governing status, the new law will end Disneys exemption from the Florida building code and Florida fire prevention code, Disneys exemption from state and regulatory reviews and approval, ensure Disney pays its fair share of taxes, and prevent the situation from raising local taxes, according to the governor. By Marc Caputo. The protesters grudgingly obeyed.. I have to call LPD now., When the Trumpers refused to leave the parking lot, a Leesburg police captain was called by mall security to eject the them from mall property, Villages-News later reported. On Tuesday, he promised a second-term agenda that would deliver record tax relief for Florida families and further lean into the cultural battles that have brought him national attention, Republican support and Democratic criticism. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, with Mr. Garcia appointed chairman of the board. He also doesnt touch on his work as a Navy lawyer at the terrorist prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Theres not much about his family, save for brief, adoring mentions of his wife, Casey DeSantis, and their three young children. As the districts majority landowner, the company had outsized power in electing its board, and Disney hand-picked the other residents who resided on the property and had a vote in how it was run, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Ron DeSantis launching a series of public appearances around publication on Tuesday of his new political book, by all appearances preparatory to a presidential campaign launch, the freshly minted chair of the Florida Democratic Party issued a warning to the country. Sales of the new 2024-themed autobiography from Florida Gov. He does not discuss the year he spent teaching at a boarding school, where the New York Times reported that DeSantis was a popular instructor who demonstrated his deeply conservative views in debates with students. Speaking from the steps of the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee minutes after being sworn in, Mr. DeSantis, a Republican, made no direct mention of a potential presidential campaign in 2024. Now the head of the OIC is its former Chief of Staff. Mr. DeSantis has publicly questioned the science that federal health officials used to encourage vaccinations. Trump often says that DeSantis would be dead in politics and never would have been elected governor without his endorsement. Michael Sherwin. "Its selling extremely well," said one longtime industry source who handles political books. Then-Gov. And this bill and the structure weve created in this bill will ensure that the municipal debt thats been racked up will be paid by Disney, not by Florida taxpayers, DeSantis said. " During the press conference, he did not address the fact that a large number of elected Florida Republicans in the past supported some of the provisions he wants repealed and his office did not respond to questions about that situation. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. The bill lawmakers approved only required public employers to use the system. Yet he tries to draw a contrast on Covid, insisting that it was the Trump administration not the Florida governor that recommended shutting schools and businesses at the pandemics outset. Scott defended the earlier legislation when asked about it in Tampa on Thursday. WATCH: News 6 from 4-5:30 p.m. News 6 is Getting Results. That last She was long seen as a rising G.O.P. He was in the House chamber when the bill passed and got direct shoutouts from Republican leadership at the time. The governors race was the most significant in the state, and Republican successes elsewhere showed Florida continuing to deepen red politically and contributing to GOP successes nationally. They had exemptions from laws that everybody else had to follow, and they were able to get huge amounts of benefits without paying their fair share of taxes and even racked up $700 million worth of municipal debt, the governor said. When we take a deeper look at DeSantis record, we can see what the real blueprint looks like. DeSantis, a Republican who is considered a likely presidential candidate in 2024, has threatened to send migrants captured at the border to "sanctuary jurisdictions" around the country. This is someone in charge of leading our state, so matters of the people shouldnt be taken so lightly.. DeSantis conflictwith Disney dates to last year, when the entertainment giant opposed his parental rights legislation, tarred by critics as Dont Say Gay.. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. 4. Vivek Ramaswamy. At a debate during his re-election campaign, he refused to commit to serving a full four-year term. Because they told me to say anyone wearing Trump [gear] has to go right now, the guard explained. Florida is a law and order state, and we wont turn a blind eye to the dangers of Bidens border crisis, Florida Gov. Tags abortion Andrew Gillum Associated Press biden Biden Administration Charlie Crist community covid COVID-19 deaths democrat DeSantis Donald Trump economy Election fair Florida Florida governor Fresh Take Florida Gainesville GOP Gov. DeSantis viewed the Florida Supreme Court as pursuing an unpopular socialist agenda and effectively vetoing legislation rather than staying in its judicial lane. He won by 12 points in Duval, which includes Jacksonville, where he lost by nearly 5 points in the last election. 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Nowhere in Courage does DeSantis criticize the man hed likely face in a presidential primary showdown: His long-time mentor and political patron, Trump. Also known as Michael D De Santis, Micha D Desantis, M Desantis. The new book describes how DeSantis set out to amass the most power possible from the governors mansion. Crist sought to remind voters about the 82,000 deaths in Florida from COVID-19 under DeSantis, skyrocketing insurance premiums for Florida homeowners, the governors refusal to promise he would fully serve another four-year term without running for the GOP presidential nomination, Floridas new restrictions on abortion rights, the culture wars waged by DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Legislature since he took office in 2019, and more. If we want to hold the line on tuition, then you have got to say you need to be a U.S. citizens living in Florida, DeSantis said. I believe in it. As the controversy over the Parental Rights in Education bill was coming to a head, Chapek called me. The governor said Monday the board will have its first meeting next Wednesday, where theyre expected to approve additional funding for first responders like firefighters. Ron DeSantis is the governor of Florida, a front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, and quite possibly the most dangerous figure in American politics. DeSantis during his press conference said the new board will make Instead, the book is a call-to-arms for Republicans to involve themselves deeply in every level of government, to ensure that US policy and daily life reflect conservative ideology. star but her allure in the party has declinedamid her on-again, off-again embrace of Mr. Trump. Resides in Salem, NJ. Yaworsky comes to his new role during a period of policy transition. Tuesdays results were a far cry from 2018, when DeSantis beat then-Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum by less than one-half a percentage point out of more than 8.1 million votes. Yaworsky will hold the position in an interim capacity until the Financial Services Commission approves him for the job. Ron DeSantis opened his second four-year term on Tuesday with a speech that heralded Florida as a conservative blueprint for the rest of the country and subtly signaled his long-rumored ambitions for the White House. Florida Phoenix is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Contributors & reporters: Phil Ammann, Roseanne Dunkelberger, A.G. Gancarski, Anne Geggis, Kelly Hayes, Ryan Nicol, Jacob Ogles, Gray Rohrer, Jesse Scheckner, Christine Sexton, Andrew Wilson, Wes Wolfe, and Mike Wright. Publisher HarperCollins made the boxed set available online for $75 but it sold out fast. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed five political allies Monday to the board that will now oversee Walt Disney Worlds special district, giving donors, political activists and other GOP businessmen and attorneys power to make decisions about Walt Disney Worlds property after Florida lawmakers penalized Disney for opposing the states law known by critics as Dont Say Gay.. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Gov. It also offers little criticism of Trump, and DeSantis does not hint at a 2024 presidential run. None returned a request seeking comment about whether they support repealing the law or if they regret their 2014 vote. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a measure stripping away Walt Disney Companys self-governing status, payback afterthe tourism giant defied him last year. What did DeSantis say about the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board and its duties? Retired cop never forgot unsolved case, helped convict rapist decades later, Mystery solved? Fried cast these initiatives as assertion of the governors control over his critics and accused him of engaging in right-wing politics while rising insurance and housing costs render Florida unaffordable for many Floridians. He was careful with his own staffing hires, wary of insiders more loyal to the Tallahassee, Florida, swamp than to him. The legislation signed Monday recasts the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special taxing district controlled by Disney that takes care of roads, construction permits, fire protection and other infrastructure needs across 25,000 acres of company property in Orange and Osceola counties. Florida lawmakers are meeting to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney Worlds self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program. Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $126 Million to Northwest Florida on Four-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael and Affirms Floridas Long-Term Commitment to Hurricane Ian Recovery On October 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Trump, who lives in Florida and is expected to announce next week that he will run for the presidency in 2024, has already identified DeSantis as a possible political rival for the GOP nomination. So weve created a state control board that is going to be responsible for governing this area, he said of the five-member board. Gov. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Gov. Have a tip or story idea? tips@mediaite.com. Ron DeSantis wants legislature to end Disney's special status in called session, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The former president is running to retake the office he lost in 2020. It's going to be bigger than the first week of sales for Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and maybe even Barack Obama. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. He has made a name for himself in right-wing circles by, While Mr. Biden has not formally declared his candidacy for a second term, and there has been much, opposing corporate efforts to advance political, social and environmental causes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Gov. John Kennedy is a reporter in the USA TODAY Networks Florida Capital Bureau. Similarly, he assailed the federal government for pandemic restrictions and mandates that eroded freedom and stunted commerce. Many restrictions were put in place when Covid-19 first spread during Mr. Trumps time in office. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Police: Anyone wearing Trump has to go right now. pic.twitter.com/GQc5K7FxTI, PatriotTakes (@patriottakes) February 28, 2023, Im sorry guys, the guard explains. DeSantis, 44, presents himself as the next generation, compared to Trump, 76, and President Joe Biden, 80. It's going to be bigger than the first week of sales for Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and maybe even Barack Obama.". Ron DeSantis Governor Hillsborough County hurricane Hurricane Ian Jacksonville Joe Biden Marion Marion County Masks mayor Palm Beach County pandemic Panhandle Peace President Joe Biden profile recount republican Ron DeSantis schools Southwest Florida state students Trump turnout University of Florida Vaccinations vote, Editors note: If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach . This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Takeaways from Tallahassee Shhh this is a Piebrary! The districts long standing status was challenged after Disney publicly opposed the Dont Say Gay bill after coming under widespread pressure to do so, saying it should never have been passed or enacted, and that its goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts. That spurred DeSantis and Florida Republicans to attack Disney and enact legislation getting rid of Reedy Creek entirely. DeSantis has focused on immigration as he prepares for a likely 2024 bid for president and in the process changed how the issue is treated by many Florida Republicans. Sales of the new 2024-themed autobiography from Florida Gov. Email us. He prized personal loyalty above all else, he writes: I did not need staff to tell me what to do. DeSantis, 44, is seen by some as the future of the Republican Party, though he may have to wait a little longer. Florida Gov. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has been leaderless since the beginning of 2023. The multimillionaire entrepreneur and author entered the Republican presidential race with an appearance on Tucker Carlsons Fox News show and a video centered on opposition to social justice activism. The Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads, as it tries to sort out whether its voters are ready for a new leader. DeSantis last year drew widespread criticism from Democrats and immigration advocates after he transported nearly 50 migrants, mostly Venezuelans, from Texas to Marthas Vineyard, a move opponents called a political stunt. Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As evidence of the demand, an online reseller is getting $274.99 for signed and boxed first editions of the book. Ron DeSantis named Michael Yaworsky, Vice Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, to serve as the new OIR Commissioner. Its a different political context now having super majorities, DeSantis said. The Florida governor claims to be an internationally recognized example of leadership in a world gone mad. He portrays himself as a fierce opponent of Covid-19-era public health mandates, even though he adopted some of them for his own state. Other major sellers, such as Barnes and Noble and Walmart, also list his book as a bestseller, assuring it of becoming a national hit. Watch News 6 as they cover breaking local, regional, and national news, plus the latest updates on Ron DeSantis of Florida, right, was sworn in by Carlos Muiz, left, the chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, alongside his wife, Casey, and 4-year-old son, DeSantis returns to Florida on Friday after a trade mission that included meeting with nearly 100 business leaders, elected officials and university officials. Still, it also gives DeSantis power on the Reedy Creek board. The Disney bill (HB 9B) also contained a needed DeSantis fix, by specifically keepingthe Reedy Creek debt obligation with the district. Floridas lawmakers will go to Tallahassee next week for a special session to handle a number of issues, including reforming Disneys Reedy Creek Improvement District. Gov. In the audience was Jeb Bush, the former governor who came up short in his presidential bid in 2016. Since then, the governor persuaded the Legislature to expand the program. They, of course, control their own government right here in Central Florida. Crist congratulated DeSantis, wishing the best to the citizens of Florida. The governor signed HB-9B during a news conference Monday at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. He was the first Republican gubernatorial candidate to do so in 20 years. Mine just doubled again as did everyone I know! DeSantiss office Ron DeSantis wants legislature to end Disney's special status in called session, DeSantis joined with other speakers at the event, including a fire union official, Disney cast member, and longtime fan-turned-enemy of Walt Disney World, in ridiculing the company for its past COVID-19 policies, labor practices, and its inclusionary messaging, which the governor and a few speakerspoisoned as woke.. Glenn Beck, the conservative commentator, posted on Twitter that he lent that Bible to Mr. DeSantis for the inauguration. By Michael Luciano Feb 28th, 2023, 8:23 pm. The Ghost of an Idea: A reflection on Charles Dickens and, DeSantis vows to 'stand our ground' against 'woke' in. The bill, which the Legislature passed along party lines, drew rebuffs from Democrats whose recommended changes went largely ignored. We cover state government and politics with a staff of five journalists located at the Florida Press Center in downtown Tallahassee. DeSantis blasts immigration laws once popular with Florida Republicans They are part of a larger immigration package he is proposing ahead of Florida's 2023 I believe that these individuals ought to have the opportunity to live their dreams in this country, Scott said. Its a bill I would sign again today.. A lawyer by training with a law degree from Florida State University, Yaworsky was one of three people DeSantis named to the Gaming Control Commission in December 2021. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. One of them asks why. He can be reached at jkennedy2@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @JKennedyReport. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces political pressure from Republicans to further curb abortions and risks to his re-election campaign and any presidential Outnumbered Democrats in the Florida Legislature fought the measure as unnecessary government interferenceand just plain bullying by the governor to score political points. 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