Florida lawmakers want tougher regulations for artificial intelligence use

Measures filed by Senate and House Republicans target issues such as potential defamation of people using AI in media and use of the technology in political advertising

by Ryan Dailey, NSF December 21, 2023May 30, 2025

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DeSantis’ proposed 2024 Florida budget includes $1 million for FSU to sue over football playoffs

Plus, an additional $5 million to continue a controversial program that has transported undocumented immigrants

by Ryan Dailey, NSF December 6, 2023February 20, 2025

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Florida education officials now going after college sociology courses

State higher-education officials on Thursday moved toward making changes to ‘general education core courses’ at state universities

by Ryan Dailey, NSF November 9, 2023August 1, 2025

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody targets Meta over negative impacts on kids

Moody’s lawsuit, filed in U.S. district court in Tampa, alleges that Meta’s platforms ’cause serious harm to children, parents and the community at large’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 25, 2023October 31, 2023

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Richard Corcoran to make up to $1.3 million per year as New College of Florida president

The deal also steers hundreds of thousands of dollars in deferred compensation and retention payments to Corcoran

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 23, 2023June 13, 2024

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DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president

Since his installation as interim leader in February, Corcoran has overseen sweeping changes to the school

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 4, 2023March 11, 2024

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New College of Florida’s business plan is ‘not financially viable,’ says review

The plan details efforts to increase New College’s enrollment and overhaul curriculum

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 3, 2023December 3, 2024

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Report shows nearly 123,000 Florida students received private school vouchers this year

A group that administers the programs says they will not bring an ‘exodus’ from public schools as critics have predicted

by Ryan Dailey, NSF September 15, 2023April 26, 2025

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In Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath, a long recovery begins in Florida’s rural Taylor County

DeSantis said that some aspects of recovery in the area could take months

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 31, 2023March 13, 2024

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Florida adds more secrecy to university president searches with new NDA requirement

The state university system’s Board of Governors quietly added an extra layer of confidentiality in November

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 22, 2023August 1, 2024

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New College group says new state law censors courses, files federal lawsuit

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include the group NCF Freedom, Inc. and New College professors and students

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 15, 2023August 22, 2023

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New College eyeballs new president finalists, starts erasing gender-studies program

Corcoran touted a five-year business plan, new athletic programs, a new logo and mascot, and other bro-friendly ideas

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 11, 2023June 19, 2024

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Florida bans AP Psychology in schools over gender identity, sexual orientation content

‘Gender and sexual orientation have been part of AP Psychology since the course launched 30 years ago,’ the release said.

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 4, 2023July 11, 2024

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Florida Board of Education approves Black history curriculum that says slaves benefitted from slavery

Numerous teachers from across Florida objected to the changes and asked the board to put the proposal on hold

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 19, 2023June 3, 2025

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United Faculty of Florida union blasts decision to halt search for Florida Atlantic University president

The union called on Chancellor Ray Rodrigues to allow FAU’s search to ‘continue unhindered or to immediately resign from his position’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 11, 2023March 12, 2024

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New College of Florida wants $2 million for ‘Freedom Institute’ to combat ‘cancel culture’

The Board of Trustees, handpicked by Gov. DeSantis aims to promote ‘tolerance of opposing views’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 7, 2023June 5, 2025

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New proposals target TikTok, adult performances and preferred names at Florida schools

Some of the proposed rules stem from controversial new state laws set to go into effect Saturday

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 28, 2023August 3, 2023

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University officials postpone plan to increase tuition for out-of-state students in Florida

The announcement came hours after Gov. DeSantis touted efforts to avoid tuition hikes

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 23, 2023June 5, 2024

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Out-of-state students at Florida universities could soon pay higher tuition costs

Presidents and trustee chairs of all 12 state universities co-signed a letter endorsing the idea of an out-of-state tuition hike

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 21, 2023July 27, 2025

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Florida universities weigh risks, benefits of artificial intelligence in higher ed

“This is an important new technology. It will totally disrupt higher education.”

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 9, 2023May 3, 2024