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Former University President Santa Ono rejected as University of Florida’s next president
The Michigan Daily
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June 4, 2025
Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono was rejected by the state of Florida’s Board of Governors Tuesday afternoon in his bid to become the next president of the University of Florida. This comes nearly a month after Ono announced he...
JetBlue teams up with Brightline to change how you travel across Florida
FOX Business
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JetBlue passenger Desiree Salter posted video of her blessing a plane with oil to social media on Feb. 15, and the video has gone viral following recent flight incidents. Credit: @desireesalter /TMX JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced it has teamed...
Will DeSantis Sign Bill Allowing Longer Noncompete Agreements in Florida?
Insurance Journal
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June 4, 2025
While federal agencies and some states have moved to rein in the reach of noncompete agreements, a Florida bill awaiting the governor’s signature would go in the opposite direction, significantly lengthening the agreements and expanding employers’...
Florida leaders hail vote to block Ono from UF: ‘The right decision’
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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The board that governs Florida’s higher education system delivered a stunning rebuke to the state’s flagship college on Tuesday, blocking Santa Ono from becoming the next president of the University of Florida. Citing concerns over Ono’s past...
Florida board blocks Ono from UF presidency in historic decision
The Detroit News - Michigan
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The Florida Board of Governors voted Tuesday against the confirmation of former University of Michigan President Santa Ono as the University of Florida's next president, blocking the incoming UF president selection for the first time in its...
Florida lawmakers looking to backtrack on cuts to Advanced Placement, IB and AICE courses
WJAX - Florida
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June 3, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bonus funds offered to school districts for students who pass advanced and career technical courses may no longer be at risk. Action News Jax State and Local Government Reporter Jake Stofan was first to highlight the revised...
Check Out Florida's Crash Course on Communism
Townhall
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June 4, 2025
The spring weather is behind us, and with it flocks of northerners migrating to Miami for a quick getaway. As Floridians escape the outdoors this summer, museums represent a timely reprieve from the coming heat. Dating back to the COVID-19...
Ron DeSantis tries on Donald Trump ‘lawfare’ defense in Hope Florida affair
Florida Politics
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June 4, 2025
The Ron DeSantis administration is taking a page from the man who defeated him in the 2024 presidential race when it comes to the most enduring scandal of his administration thus far. “Governor DeSantis and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis have...
Florida attorney general denounces sex trafficking, undocumented immigrants
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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June 3, 2025
In a speech condemning a Lake County man found guilty of sex trafficking a minor, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned undocumented immigrants that the state “will search every inch of this state to find you.” Uthmeier, the chair of the...
Florida AG Uthmeier again defends his stance in state immigration case
Miami Times - Florida
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says it’s pretty basic why he won’t tell local law enforcement officers in Florida to stand down from enforcing a new state law on immigration enforcement, as a federal judge ordered him to do earlier this...
Florida Board Rejects University of Michigan President Over DEI Stance in Unprecedented Move
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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June 3, 2025
Dr. Santa OnoThe Florida Board of Governors delivered a stunning rebuke to the University of Florida's presidential search process Tuesday, rejecting Dr. Santa Ono's appointment in a 10-6 vote that highlights the escalating tensions over...
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Champions School Choice, Parental Rights At Supreme Court Centennial Celebration
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 3, 2025
Florida Senator Ashley Moody delivered remarks Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court of the United States, advocating for school choice and unequivocally supporting parental rights in education. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the...
Governor DeSantis Recommends Anastasios Kamoutsas For Florida Education Commissioner
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 3, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his recommendation of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education. The announcement follows the appointment of current Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., to serve as Interim...
Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee to finalize state budget
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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June 3, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - After weeks of negotiations and a rare session extension, Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee to wrap up their only responsibility: passing the state budget. The budget talks began with...
Judge blocks Florida’s social media ban on kids over First Amendment concerns
Interesting Engineering - New York
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June 3, 2025
A federal judge on Tuesday halted Florida’s attempt to restrict minors from using social media platforms, ruling that the law likely violates the First Amendment. The preliminary injunction blocks key provisions of the law while a legal challenge...
Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends Anastasios Kamoutsas for Education Commissioner
Governor of Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his recommendation of Anastasios Kamoutsas to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education. The recommendation follows the appointment of Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., to serve as...
Florida Board of Governors reject Santa Ono as the next president of UF
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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June 3, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Board of Governors has rejected Santa Ono as the next president at the University of Florida. The decision comes as some state leaders, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, had concerns about Ono taking the helm at...
Governor DeSantis signs FRLA Priority Bill to protect hotels from squatters
Caloosa Belle - Florida
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By Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association TALLAHASSEE – On June 3, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) praised Governor Ron DeSantis for signing Senate Bill 606 on Transient Occupancy to protect Florida hoteliers from squatting...
Florida lawmakers resume budget talks after month-long impasse
WTSP - Florida
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June 3, 2025
Florida lawmakers have returned to the Capitol and resumed budget negotiations after a weeks-long stalemate that put a potential government shutdown in purview. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After a month of uncertainty and stalled negotiations, Florida...
Florida woman finally secures proof of U.S. citizenship 60 years after arriving in the U.S.
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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June 3, 2025
FLORIDA — When Cynthia Downs showed up online for our Zoom interview recently, her excitement was palpable. “It’s just wonderful,” she exclaimed hours after she received her certificate of citizenship during an oath ceremony in Jacksonville. Watch...