A wave of support for Democrats from women and progressives angry over the conservative Supreme Courts decision in the summer curtailing abortion rights never materialized, amid heightened concerns by voters over inflation and a weak economy traceable to the pandemic. June 3, 2022 11:43 AM PT. Brian Aungst, Jr.: A Florida-based attorney who specializes in land use, whom the governor has also previously appointed to a state judicial nominating commission. 15 on the list of Tampa Bays Most Powerful Politicians: Chris Nocco, No. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is weighing a possible run for president, set his state up as a blueprint for conservative policy across the country. Gov. How big of an impact the board will have. Four years after a historically large number of candidates ran for president, The former president is running to retake the office he lost in 2020. DeSantis is at Reedy Creek Fire Station #4 to sign a bill giving him the authority to appoint the Reedy Creek Improvement Districts five-member Board of Supervisors. He was the first Republican gubernatorial candidate to do so in 20 years. I dont know why they did this in Florida before I became governor, but they are letting illegal aliens become licensed attorneys in Florida, DeSantis said at the press conference. The bill was approved during a special session last month to give DeSantis full authority to appoint the districts five-member Board of Supervisors and change the name to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. He calls for Republicans to involve themselves much more in education, down to grade-school curriculum, as he has in Florida. 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After local officials said getting rid of the special district would force its tax burden onto local taxpayers, however, the legislature changed course, deciding instead to pass legislation that would keep the special district intact but now change its board to be appointed by the governor. Gov. While board members wont have any direct control over Disneys rides or other park offerings, DeSantis hinted Monday the board members could try to use their leverage over Disney with construction permits and the like to influence the company to be less woke., When you lose your way, you've got to have people that are going to tell you the truth, DeSantis said about Disney. Yaworsky has a wide range of experience serving in state government positions both in Florida and Georgia, Altmaier said in a statement. Sales of the new 2024-themed autobiography from Florida Gov. Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. DeSantis proposal banned classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3 or in a manner not age or developmentally appropriate for students. Police: Anyone wearing Trump has to go right now. pic.twitter.com/GQc5K7FxTI, PatriotTakes (@patriottakes) February 28, 2023, Im sorry guys, the guard explains. The former president is running to retake the office he lost in 2020. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. However, the governor said the companys stance against the bill, dubbed Dont Say Gay by opponents, was not the only reason for the move to end its self-governing status. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. 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Daily Show Host Hasan Minhaj Mocks Idea Lab Leak More Racist Than Wet Market Theory. STAFF LOGIN. Ron DeSantis's book may have the biggest first week of sales for any book by a sitting politician or presidential hopeful. 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. 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. Its like nationalizing a company. Anyone else I should look up? Sales of the new 2024-themed autobiography from Florida Gov. Nowhere in Courage does DeSantis criticize the man hed likely face in a presidential primary showdown: His long-time mentor and political patron, Trump. 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. 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. 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. WebMichael Desantis in Florida 61 people named Michael Desantis found in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and 10 other cities. Trump often says that DeSantis would be dead in politics and never would have been elected governor without his endorsement. Fried, whose single term as the statewide-elected commissioner of agriculture ended at the beginning of the year, was elected chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party over the weekend. Gov. He stripped Disney, long an untouchable corporate giant in the state, of the ability to govern itself for the first time in more than half a century retaliation for the companys opposition to the crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. 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Altmaier, who has yet to publicly announce his future plans, spoke highly of Yaworsky upon his appointment as OIG Chief of Staff in 2019 by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, then the Governor. As Ron DeSantis continues to take Florida down a path that is the wrong path, the country cannot afford for him to even be considered as a presidential contender. Have a tip or story idea? DeSantis, 44, is seen by some as the future of the Republican Party, though he may have to wait a little longer. It also offers little criticism of Trump, and DeSantis does not hint at a 2024 presidential run. Rick Scott, who is now a Republican U.S. senator, signed the proposal in what was seen as a signal Florida Republicans had shifting views on immigration issues as they tried to make inroads with Latino voters, who have a much larger political footprint in Florida than in most states. Gov. By Gary Fineout. DeSantis makes plain his disdain for what he calls the Woke, legacy media, socialist Democrats, technology companies and efforts by corporations to diversify their executive ranks, or adopt environmental, social and governance standards. Amazing how DeSantis finds time to battle Disney and duly elected officials as Floridians struggle to insure their homes. Ron Peri: A Florida-based businessman who runs The Gathering USA, a right-wing Florida-based Christian ministry for men. Gov. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. Donald Trump fans donning clothes and holding placards supportive of the former president were told to leave a book signing held by Florida Governor Ron DeSantison Tuesday. 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. " Mason buried his head in his mothers light green dress as she held a Bible for her husband. We made promises to the people of Florida, and we have delivered on those promises, DeSantis said. While lawmakers last year also approved abolishing the Reedy Creek district by this June, fear this action would shift $700 million in district bond debt to Central Florida taxpayers sparked DeSantis and lawmakers to rework their slap at Disney during an early February special session. She also mentioned his support for abortion restrictions. He also worked for the Sunshine States closest neighbor, serving legal counsel to the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commission and in the Georgia Senate Pro Tempores office from January 2014 to February 2022. Indeed, measures approved then led to the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing DeSantis of misusing taxpayer money by flying 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts and another may help bolster his legal casefor arresting 20, mostly Black ex-felonslured into illegally casting ballots during the 2020 election. In December, DeSantis signed a sweeping property insurance bill meant to stabilize a tumultuous market while reducing avenues by which claimants can seek recompense. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. There are just a few words about his parents and grandparents and no mention of his sisters 2015 death. You know, I got a lot on my plate. Ron DeSantis named Michael Yaworsky, Vice Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, to serve as the new OIR Commissioner. By Marc Caputo. He added that Florida is where woke goes to die.. Crist, who was Floridas Republican governor between 2007 and 2011, called DeSantis divisive. Click a location below to find Michael more easily. DeSantis is pitching himself as architect of the free state of Florida, citing his opposition to COVID restrictions and woke policies including promotion of racial Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a primary election night event in Hialeah, Florida, on August 23, 2022. Michael Sasso: A Florida-based attorney who runs the Orlando chapter of the conservative Federalist Society, whom DeSantis has appointed to multiple state commissions in the past and has donated $770 to the governors campaign and PAC. Its an extreme agenda that puts wealthy special interests and the MAGA base ahead of everyday working people, Fried said during a Zoom news conference. Crist congratulated DeSantis, wishing the best to the citizens of Florida. How much change can we expect? 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 called Crist a worn-out, old donkey.. DeSantis attended a signing for his book at a Books-a-Million in Leesburg, Florida, where outside, Trump supporters gathered to show their support for the 45th president. Ron Peri, chairman and CEO of The Gathering USA, bill was approved during a special session last month. He also doesnt touch on his work as a Navy lawyer at the terrorist prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Included in DeSantis proposal is the repeal of a 2014 law sponsored by Lt. Gov. 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. Lived In Philadelphia PA, Millville NJ, Big Pine Key FL. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on the eve of his new book release stripping away Disney's self-governing status in the state. Mandating that hospitals collect data on the immigration status of patients and submit reports on costs associated with providing care to undocumented immigrants. Disney has not commented since DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, but the company has previously said it did not intend to fight the government overhauling its special district. Crist spent nearly every dollar during the campaign, and DeSantis reported about $54 million left over. 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. Mr. Bush ushered in a modern Republican era in Florida in 1998 with his first election as governor. DeSantis appoints Michael Yaworsky to lead Office of Insurance Regulation. By Gary Fineout. This public service background combined with his exceptional leadership abilities will be a tremendous asset to the Office. The race begins. Early in the book, DeSantis rails against elites in universities, government, the media and other institutions who he says are out of touch with ordinary Americans. Ooohhhhhhh, several Trump supporters exclaimed. Michael Sherwin. Bob Graham was re-elected by 29 points. The DeSantis campaign was flush with cash: His campaign itself raised more than $161 million, compared to Crists campaign raising about $14 million. This bill will also impose Florida law on this area, just like its imposed on Universal Studios and SeaWorld and all these other places. The Disney bill (HB 9B) also contained a needed DeSantis fix, by specifically keepingthe Reedy Creek debt obligation with the district. Donald Trump fans donning clothes and holding placards supportive of the former president were told to 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. Gov. DeSantis and Walt Disney World. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Repairing and strengthening infrastructure in the communities impacted by Hurricane Michael will help minimize the impacts of future Mr. DeSantis has publicly questioned the science that federal health officials used to encourage vaccinations. DeSantis vs. Disney:Five ways the only-in-Florida political drama could play out. Publisher HarperCollins made the boxed set available online for $75 but it sold out fast. Some expect it to be the biggest sales debut of any recent politician. The bill, which the Legislature passed along party lines, drew rebuffs from Democrats whose recommended changes went largely ignored. While in Port Charlotte, Governor DeSantis pointed out that just as the state has supported Northwest Florida for more than 4 years following Hurricane Michael, the DeSantis is also pushing lawmakers to require all Florida employers to use the E-Verify system, a federal database that allows employers to check workers employment status. The reporter can be reached at, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. The reporter can be reached at eliseelder@ufl.edu You can donate to support our students here. Hes held a host of other jobs in state government, including stints in the Governors Office under Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist as well as another Chief of Staff post in the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. 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. 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