Disney Accused of 'Millions' in Bribes by DeSantis-Appointed Board

The ongoing feud escalates as more than 10% of district employees leave amid accusations of politicization and cronyism.

Disney is accused by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, of bribing district employees for decades with 'millions' of dollars worth of benefits and perks.
The feud between Disney and Governor DeSantis started after Disney publicly opposed the state's 'don't say gay' law, which bans classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.
In retaliation, DeSantis and Republican legislators took over the district Disney had controlled for more than five decades and installed five board members loyal to the governor.
Disney, DeSantis and the district have taken their fight to state and federal courts. A hearing is scheduled for next week in the federal case, in which Disney accuses DeSantis of violating the company's free speech rights.
More than 10% of the district's 370-employees have left their jobs since the takeover, with many saying in exit interviews that the district has been politicized and is now permeated by cronyism.