‘Gentleman Warrior’ Thrasher Dies
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career…
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DeSantis Vetoes Malpractice Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a bill aimed at clearing the way for some people to pursue medical-malpractice lawsuits over the…
State Board to Consider UF Pick
By The News Service of Florida The state university system’s Board of Governors next week will consider the appointment of Santa Ono…
Diaz Tapped as UWF Interim President
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to reshape the state’s higher-education system, the…
School Cell Phone Bill Goes to DeSantis
By The News Service of Florida The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and…
Judge Weighs Blocking Ballot Initiative Law
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — “Fear and uncertainty” about a new law targeting the state’s ballot-initiative process…
‘Open’ Investigation Confirmed Amid Hope Florida Scrutiny
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Records related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to…
Court Urged to Keep Block on Immigration Law
TALLAHASSEE — A new state law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter Florida should remain blocked as a legal battle plays out, attorneys…
State Jobless Rate at 3.7 Percent
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate increased to 3.7 percent in April, the third time…
Johnson Picked for FAMU President
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida A&M University’s bitterly divided Board of Trustees on Friday selected Marva…
DeSantis Gets School Start Times Bill
By The News Service of Florida The Legislature on Friday formally sent about 60 bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a measure…
State to Look at Campus Security
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a mass shooting last month at Florida State University that killed…