by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis called for reforms in college athletics, advocating for fair compensation for athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and proposing regulatory enhancements to manage the transfer portal system to maintain stability in sports. Gov....
by Isabella Brown | Jul 24, 2024
Florida schools saw improvements in their grades, with a 6-percentage composite point increase in “A” grades, 64 percent earning “A” or “B” grades, and fewer schools receiving “D” or “F” grades, according to...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Ballard Partners opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, led by Jasmine Zaki, to extend counsel and advocacy services across the Middle East and North Africa region. Florida-based Ballard Partners announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh,...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 24, 2024
An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that part of a 2023 Florida law altering pretrial release conditions for people accused of certain crimes is unconstitutional, as it infringes on the Florida Supreme Court’s authority over procedural rules. An appeals court...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $7.2 million investment on Wednesday to establish a semiconductor, AI, and machine learning training lab at St. Petersburg College as part of Florida’s broader strategy to lead in workforce education and reduce reliance on overseas...
by The Center Square | Jul 24, 2024
At the Florida Sheriffs’ Association Summer Conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized Florida’s firm stance on crime prevention, contrasting it with other states that have reduced police funding and enacted policies he believes enable criminal activity....
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 23, 2024
Former University of Florida President Kent Fuchs will serve as interim president following the resignation of current President Ben Sasse. Former University of Florida (UF) President Kent Fuchs has agreed to serve as interim president of the institution, as stated by...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 23, 2024
The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Tim Beard as interim president on Tuesday following Dr. Larry Robinson’s resignation. The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees named Dr. Tim Beard as interim president of the...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 23, 2024
Attorney General Ashley Moody endorsed Rep. Randy Fine for the State Senate, highlighting his conservative stance on issues like illegal immigration and law enforcement. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody endorsed Rep. Randy Fine for the State Senate, the...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 23, 2024
Florida’s proposed rules for a new law restricting minors’ access to social media and online pornography include strict age-verification measures, despite potential First Amendment challenges. Facing potential First Amendment challenges, Florida has...
