Hundreds arrested in major Florida sex-crime operation, including a former Mickey Mouse performer, 13 Disney workers, and a school deputy

Hundreds arrested in major Florida sex-crime operation, including a former Mickey Mouse performer, 13 Disney workers, and a school deputy

A seven-day undercover operation in Florida led to 281 arrests, including 17 theme park employees, authorities said. The investigation focused on people accused of targeting children for sexual abuse, prostitution-related offenses, and human trafficking. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the operation, called “Polk Around and Find Out II.” Sheriff Grady Judd described it as […]

Disney to eliminate as many as 200 positions in its theme parks division

Disney to eliminate as many as 200 positions in its theme parks division

Disney is set to eliminate up to 200 positions within its Experiences division, primarily affecting the Imagineering campus located in Glendale. This decision comes as the company reassesses its investment strategies and overall priorities. The layoffs impact areas related to Disney’s theme parks, resorts, and cruise lines. As noted by multiple sources, including Deadline and […]

Heidi Burge Horton, former WNBA player who influenced a Disney film, has passed away at 54.

Heidi Burge Horton, former WNBA player who influenced a Disney film, has passed away at 54.

Heidi Burge Horton, a notable figure in women’s college basketball and a former WNBA player who inspired the Disney Channel movie “Double Teamed,” has passed away. She was 54 years old. A post on Eickenhorst Funeral Services’ website indicates that Horton, renowned for her performance on Virginia’s women’s basketball team, died on Monday after battling […]

The dispute over broadcast licenses between Disney and the FCC intensifies in federal court

The dispute over broadcast licenses between Disney and the FCC intensifies in federal court

The Disney Corporation in Legal Battle with the FCC The Disney Corporation has taken the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to court, aiming to halt the agency’s review of its broadcast licenses. Since April, the FCC has been discussing its evaluation of Disney’s broadcast licenses, particularly those related to ABC in major markets. In response, Disney […]