Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...
How FIU’s pick for president could shake up the 2026 Florida governor’s race
Term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis gets to pick a new lieutenant governor. His orbit of potential choices is small — and it is unclear how quickly he will move as the 2026 election for governor nears.
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FIU names Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as interim university president after DeSantis request
The Board of Trustees at Florida International University, one of the state’s biggest universities, on Friday named Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president. The board's chair said Gov. Ron ...
Florida International University board passes motion to name Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez interim president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida International University Board of Trustees passed a motion Friday morning to name ...
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Florida unemployment down again, continuing January trend
Florida’s employment stability continues to outpace the nation. Nationally, there were 239,690 initial jobless claims, up 11,370 claims for the week ending Jan. 25, or a 5% increase. DOL officials ...
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Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez expected to transition to FIU presidency
Trustees at Florida International University are expected to announce that Jeanette Nuñez will be tapped as interim president.
DeSantis calls in budget for New College to take over Ringling Museum from Florida State
DeSantis called for New College to take over management of the museum from Florida State University by Aug. 1 as part of his ...
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Florida Ports Council: Florida ports are 12% of state GDP, add $196B to state economy
With hurricanes increasing in intensity and frequency, ports are more important now than ever, supporters say.