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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts after publicly signing HB7, “individual freedom,” also dubbed the “stop woke” bill during a news conference at Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School in Hialeah Gardens on Friday. (DANIEL A. VARELA/Miami Herald/Associated Press)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts after publicly signing HB7, “individual freedom,” also dubbed the “stop woke” bill during a news conference at Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School in Hialeah Gardens on Friday. (DANIEL A. VARELA/Miami Herald/Associated Press)

Disney government dissolution bill signed into law by DeSantis

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 22, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday to dissolve the private government Walt Disney World controls on its property in the state, punishing the entertainment giant for opposing a new law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.
Democratic House members protested a congressional redistricting plan Thursday. (RYAN DAILEY/News Service of Florida)

Democratic House members protested a congressional redistricting plan Thursday. (RYAN DAILEY/News Service of Florida)

Redistricting plan passes amid Democrats’ protest

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Thursday, April 21, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Over the chants of Democratic lawmakers who planted themselves in the center of the chamber in protest, the Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the...

LCPD hosting Drug Take Back Day

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Need to get rid of expired or unused medications? The Lake City Police Department will take them off residents’ hands Saturday as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. During the event, which will be located in the lobby of the LCPD at 225 NW Main Blvd. #102 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

State strips Disney of special district

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Thursday, April 21, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Amid chaos over a redistricting bill that temporarily brought floor proceedings to a halt, the state House on Thursday gave final approval to a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to strip Walt Disney World of unique self-governing power in Central Florida.
The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is seen with the the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the theme park on Aug. 30, 2021. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is seen with the the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the theme park on Aug. 30, 2021. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Senate passes bill to end Disney self-government

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state, escalating a feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Senate backs DeSantis’ district lines

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Over the objections of Democrats who contend Republicans are being “bullied” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Senate on Wednesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP. The 24-15 party-line vote set the stage for final passage today in the House.