Kodak Black, a rapper known for his collaborations with Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, and Drake, has been issued an arrest warrant in Florida after failing to appear for a drug test and testing positive for fentanyl. The warrant was requested by the Broward County Sheriff's Office and Kodak Black is currently being held without bond. His legal troubles have been ongoing since 2019 when he was sentenced to 46 months in prison for falsifying documents to buy firearms.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has signed a bill into law that strips Walt Disney World of its self-governing status and requires DeSantis to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services provided in the theme park properties. The bill is seen as a way for DeSantis to gain political leverage and to punish Disney for its opposition to his “Don’t Say Gay” law, as well as to gain favor among conservative voters as he prepares for a potential presidential run.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that gives him control over Walt Disney Co., in response to the company's criticism of his "Don't Say Gay" law. The law cancels the dissolution of a special taxing district for Disney's 25,000 acres south of Orlando, allowing DeSantis to replace the existing board with one of his own choosing. The law is expected to have a major impact on Central Florida, with Disney being a major employer and economic driver in the area.
Last week, a severe ice storm and tornado swept through Norman, Oklahoma and the greater Detroit area, causing widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines, road closures and damage to homes. Over 165,000 homes and businesses in the Detroit area are still without power, and residents of both areas are working together to restore power and rebuild.
A launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying a four-man crew bound for the International Space Station was called off with less than three minutes to go due to a technical issue. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and is the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The next attempt to launch the mission could come as early as Tuesday, although poor weather is forecast up the East Coast in the emergency recovery area.
NASA, SpaceX, and the United Arab Emirates are working together to launch a historic mission to the International Space Station on Monday. The four-man crew consists of two NASA astronauts, one Russian cosmonaut, and the first-ever UAE astronaut. This mission marks the first time that astronauts from all three countries will be working together in space, and is part of a public-private partnership between NASA and SpaceX to keep the ISS fully staffed and to return astronaut launches to US soil. It is also part of the UAE’s ambitious space program, and is expected to be a success.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has shifted his stance on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising questions about the United States' involvement in the issue. This shift has been met with criticism from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who believes the US must take a stand against Putin's aggression in order to prevent further conflict in the region. DeSantis' position on the issue could have a major impact on his potential presidential candidacy.
A 17-year-old student from Matanzas High School in Florida has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated battery with bodily harm after a video showed him attacking a school employee. The student reportedly became upset after the employee took away his Nintendo Switch device and threatened to "beat her up" every time she took away his game. Surveillance footage of the incident showed the student pummeling the employee, leaving her unconscious.