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Walt Disney World files lawsuit against DeSantis: Here’s why

Walt Disney World filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday for violating the company’s right to freedom of speech and for "government retaliation," according to a legal document.

The lawsuit by Disney stated that there was targeted “government retaliation — orchestrated at every step by Gov. DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech," according to the legal document.

Disney also stated the government retaliation threatens its business operations, jeopardizes its econom
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Neo-Nazis spotted near UCF taunting bystanders

Neo-Nazis were spotted sporting antisemitic symbols and waving swastika flags on Saturday at Waterford Lakes Town Center in East Orlando.

The rally was organized by the National Socialist Movement, and several unidentified individuals were seen donning swastikas, taunting bystanders and yelling "white power," according to eyewitness accounts and videos.

Hannah Mason, senior advertising and public relations major, said she first saw the incident after seeing Snapchat videos her friend sent to h
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'Don't Say Gay' bill passes the Florida Senate

The "Don’t Say Gay" bill passed the Florida Senate by a 22-17 vote on Tuesday and is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ overview and signature.

If the bill gets DeSantis' signature, it will go into place July 1, before the new school year.

The bill, Florida's Parental Rights in Education, would prohibit the discussion of LGBTQ+ identities in students from kindergarten through 3rd grade. It would also allow parents to sue schools if topics of LGBTQ+ identity come up in the classroom.

The 2019 Nationa
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Breaking the glass screen: UCF alumna speaks on women in gaming

A game designer broke the glass screen and addressed the glitch of representation in the gaming industry on Friday during the online virtual speaker series "Women in Games and Interactive Media."

Alexia Mandeville, lead game designer at Niantic and UCF '14 digital media alumna, spoke on her experiences and journey as a woman in the gaming industry and what she wishes digital media majors will take from her.

“I hope that people understand that they can do anything. There are all these rules in

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