Here are Central Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Get today’s weather forecast here.

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In Florida property tax debate, use a ‘scalpel’ not a ‘chainsaw,’ officials argue

Maxwell: One Florida community rallied to defend protected land. Ours caved

Proposed fireworks law seeks to defuse explosive

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Walt Disney World has revealed the date that its new nighttime parade will debut at Magic Kingdom. Theme park visitors will be able to watch “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” come down Main Street USA as of July 20.

“We can’t wait to bring this parade to life at the park,” David Duffy, vice president of Disney Live Entertainment,

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The silent auction for our inaugural fundraising event benefitting the Reedy Creek Fire Charity Hero Fund, is underway. From 5:00 – 7:00 PM EDT, you can place a bid for Continue Reading →

The post BID NOW: The Inaugural Fundraising Voyage Silent Auction is Underway Benefitting Reedy Creek Fire Charity Hero Fund appeared first on The Disney Cruise Line Blog.

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By DAVID McHUGH and PAUL WISEMAN, AP Business Writers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Top officials at the European Union’s executive commission says they’re pushing hard for a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50% tariff on imported goods. Trump had threatened to impose the tariffs on June 1, but has pushed back the deadline to July 9,

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By Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald

Cruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters.

Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails?

Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to

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Two new Walt Disney World stage shows are now presenting storytelling enhanced with technology. “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” have arrived on the daily schedule at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, and they both feature fresh special effects surrounding familiar characters.

The villains show starts with a splashy set that’s framed by,

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By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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By BRIAN SLODYSKO and STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes“ and “dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes.

Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one

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Last week, on May 21st, the City of Galveston and Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves held a joint meeting to discuss an updated master plan for the Port Continue Reading →

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TALLAHASSEE — In the shadow of Florida’s Capitol, a supposedly closed boutique hotel has become an exclusive retreat for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ closest allies and top advisers — with a major supporter of the governor acting as gatekeeper.

Ostensibly closed for renovations, the Governor’s Inn is where DeSantis’ presidential campaign paid rent for campaign staff and where his top deputies sometimes mingle on

Read more about At this Tallahassee hotel, the public isn’t invited. DeSantis advisers are.