A new law enacted in Florida (USA) that restricts the purchase of housing to foreigners from seven countries in areas close to critical infrastructures, such as airports, ports or power plants, has aroused concern in the real estate sector and among potential buyers. The controversial law signed this Monday by the governor of Florida, Republican […]
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With DeSantis’ push, Florida passes tough law against irregular immigration
The state of Florida, in the southern United States, approved this Wednesday a law with harsh measures against irregular migrationpromoted by the Republican governor Ron DeSantis, whose candidacy for the White House in 2024 seems imminent. DeSantis signed the text during an event in Jacksonville, in the northeast of the state, under the slogan “The […]
United States: Florida schoolchildren will only use transparent backpacks
Students from Broward County schools, one of three that make up the South Florida metropolitan area (USA)., they will only be able to carry transparent backpacks and purses as of the next school year, a measure designed to prevent violent incidents with firearms. Broward County school authorities released the announcement on social media this Saturday, […]
They approve a bill that allows the Florida Board to cancel agreements with Disney
The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantissigned a bill on Friday giving a new board he controls the power to void development deals his predecessor body signed with Disney, the latest episode in a dispute between the conservative governor and the entertainment giant. Under the bill, which was passed by a Republican-controlled legislature largely along party […]
Florida, a Latino state, will have one of the harshest immigration laws
Florida, a US state where around 20% of the population is an immigrant, will have a tough immigration law as of July 1 that, according to its critics, “dehumanizes” the undocumented and harms the local economy . The voices against the law, which have been heard throughout the entire legislative process, increased this Wednesday with […]
DeSantis-appointed board sues Disney over control of Florida district
A board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sued Monday Disney for control of the district that houses its amusement park in the state, in the latest episode of the battle between the company and the Republican politician. The board thus responds to a lawsuit filed by Disney before a federal court five days ago, […]
Airbnb generated $1.9 billion in taxes in 2022 from US tourism.
temporary accommodation company Airbnb generated $1.9 billion in tourism taxes in USAincluding the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico during the year 2022, of which 371 million corresponded to Floridareported the company based in San Francisco (California). The company, which released these data days before the closing of the tax declaration period in the country […]
Actor Drake Bell, who was missing in Florida, is found alive
He singer and actor US Jared Drake Bell36, who was reported missing in the state of Florida and it was feared that he could be in danger, he was found this Thursday and is in good condition, confirmed the police authorities. The Daytona Beach Police, in northeast Florida, after several hours without knowing anything about […]
Disney in Florida Governor’s sights to cancel theme park development
the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, intensified his fight against Walt Disney Co.seeking to void an agreement the company approved to limit the power of a DeSantis-appointed board to oversee his theme park ownership in the state. Speaking Thursday at Hillsdale College in Michigan, DeSantis said the legislature would rescind changes Disney made shortly before […]
Climate forces insurers to be creative and reinvent themselves
This is becoming a big problem. Insurers give businesses and individuals the peace of mind that, for a small premium paid on a regular basis, they will be covered in the event of catastrophes such as floods or wildfires. However, if payments increase because more customers apply, then the insurance industry either makes less profit […]