Coverage dated November 13, 2023

Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court

Headline from WHEC Rochester

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district that governs the entertainment company's massive theme park resort in central Florida.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district that governs the entertainment company's massive theme park resort in central Florida.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida amid DeSantis legal battle (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Disney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending. The study released Tuesday comes as Disney battles in courts with Florida Gov.

  3. Fortune

    Disney claims it was worth $40 billion and 263,000 jobs to Florida—before DeSantis' district took over (opens Fortune)

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    In central Florida, Disney directly accounts for one in 8 jobs, and every one of those supports another 1.7 jobs across the state, Oxford Economics said.

  4. NBC News

    Disney touts $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court (opens NBC News)

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    Disney is battling DeSantis in federal and state courts over the takeover of its former Reedy Creek district that is now run by DeSantis appointees.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and

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