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The governor’s comments come amid a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations across the country. He says that without any repercussion, protests could become increasingly violent.

The organizers announced that although USF officials did not meet their demands, they are encouraging members to end the protest due to health concerns. The group also said it will continue its efforts.

Lawmakers are getting behind SB 7032 which provides free rides to college.

A bill that would allow people who have dropped out of high school to get tuition waivers to pursue diplomas and workforce credentials at Florida colleges got unanimous backing Wednesday from a key House committee.

Broward College President Gregory Haile signed a letter of resignation this week. But at an emergency meeting on Thursday, the school's Board of Trustees voted to continue talks with Haile to try to convince him to stay.

The class-action lawsuit is one of numerous cases filed in Florida and other states alleging that colleges and universities breached contracts and should be required to refund money to students.

The latest decisions track closely with bills in the Legislature to effectively ban TikTok for all public employers, including state and local government agencies, public schools, colleges and universities and more.

The case sought refunds of fees paid for transportation, health care and athletics services that were not provided. An online docket said the student's en banc request had been refused.

The university went to the state Supreme Court after the 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit filed by ValerieMarie Moore.

Attorneys filed an initial brief after the 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit alleging USF breached a contract with a student and improperly kept fees.

Most faculty, instructional staff and administrators described themselves as moderate politically – and more of them described themselves as conservative than liberal.

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday considered whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.