Florida Counties Helping Build Economic Resilience, New Report Shows
County governments play an instrumental role in building economic resilience and supporting the economic well-being of residents. That’s according to a new report, County...
Mel Martinez Joins Advisory Board of Institute of Politics at Florida State University
The Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) named former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., as a member of the institute’s inaugural advisory...
Ron DeSantis Wants Manny Diaz as Florida’s Education Commissioner
With state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announcing last month that he was planning to leave his post at the end of April, this week,...
Some Florida School Districts Hinting They May Defy Ron DeSantis on Parental Rights Bill
At the start of July, the Parental Rights in Education Act goes into effect for school districts throughout Florida.
The law prohibits classroom instruction on...
Florida TaxWatch Releases Report on Teaching Shortage in the Sunshine State
On Monday, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released “Are Floridians Ready to Go Back to School? Not Without More Teachers...”
The report analyzes Florida’s pervasive teacher shortage,...
Three Florida School Boards Getting Federal Funds Through Magnet Schools Assistance Program
Last week the U.S. Department of Education announced more than $18.5 million for three school boards in the Sunshine State.
The funds are part of...
Kat Cammack Meets With UF Agriculture Scientists on Research Supporting Global Food Security and...
This week, U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., met with agricultural scientists at the University of Florida and leaders from Farm Journal Foundation to discuss...
Florida Power & Light Company, Florida Prepaid College Foundation Announce $4.2 Million in...
On Monday, the Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) announced it is partnering with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to award $4.2 million in...
Florida A&M University Adds to Leadership Team
In addition to filling those posts, Robinson announced FAMU is searching for a permanent provost and vice president for academic affairs.
News From Around Florida
Broward County elections supervisor to receive a six-figure pension, public schools are installing metal detectors, and Florida State football coach depicted in racial post.
Donna Shalala Announces Education and Labor Subcommittee Assignments
“I am excited to be appointed to two subcommittees that will allow me to better serve and strengthen children’s education, labor rights and pensions, and the health of employees in the private-sector,” Shalala said on Tuesday.
Nikki Fried Wants to Work With GOP Even as She Disagrees With Them on...
With the Legislature starting its regular session this week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried could be on center stage as the only Democrat in the state Cabinet and with GOP majorities in the House and Senate.
