“They also will be considering termination of all special districts that were enacted in Florida prior to 1968, and that includes the Reedy Creek Improvement District.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, asking the Legislature to repeal a 1967 law that allows Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties. The statement comes after Disney announced that it would suspend political donations in the state after the commonly called “Don’t Say Gay” bill that bars teachings about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Disney is one of the state’s biggest private employers. (Associated Press — April 19, 2022)