7 h. ago Wisconsin, NIL collective sue Miami, allege tampering and NIL inducements to land football player

The University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective have sued the University of Miami, saying it knowingly induced one of the Badgers’ football players to abandon a lucrative name, image and likeness contract to play for the Florida school this fall

Sport

56 h. ago Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida

The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to become university presidents

Politics

2 w. ago Diver convicted of freeing sharks off Florida coast says he was surprised by presidential pardon

A boat captain convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks from a fisherman’s longline off Florida says he felt like he was living in an alternate universe for the past five years

Politics

2 w. ago Potential location of Trump’s presidential library revealed in new report

Negotiations reportedly underway with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton over 100-year lease

Politics

2 w. ago College board reverses decision on hiring University of Florida president over DEI concerns

Santa Ono was rejected after questions about his earlier support of DEI initiatives and later disavowal of themConservatives on a state college board reversed a decision to hire the experienced academic Santa Ono to lead the University of Florida, despite his efforts to distance himself from previous support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and past criticism of Donald Trump.The 10-6 vote followed a contentious meeting of the Florida board of governors on Tuesday when members argued over Ono’s record, including accusations he failed to protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests last year while he was president of the University of Michigan. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago University of Florida board rejects hiring Michigan’s president over his changing of DEI policy

The State University System Board of Governors’ 6-10 vote came after hours of contentious debate and grilling of Ono over his previous position on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Politics

2 w. ago University of Florida board rejects hiring Michigan’s president after he changed DEI policy to appease Trump

The State University System Board of Governors’ 6-10 vote came after hours of contentious debate and grilling of Ono over his previous position on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Politics

2 w. ago Florida man sues Universal for $50,000 after Harry Potter ride malfunctions

Casey Causey claimed to have suffered “mental anguish” after he was injured on a park ride known as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in July 2023

Politics

2 w. ago Texas becomes latest state to push for political control over ‘woke’ universities

The legislation marks the latest effort among Republican-led states to reshape higher education institutions

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I visited Orlando’s newest £7bn theme park and one new thing blew everyone away'

Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe in Florida has opened its doors – with five new worlds to explore within – so naturally I went along to sample the magical delights

Economics

3 w. ago John Thrasher, former Florida State president and state House speaker, dies at 81

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died

Events

3 w. ago Not so Epic? Universal’s $6 billion new theme park slammed over ‘lack of shade’ and ‘not enough rides’

Several reviewers have complained about being unable to escape the sun at Epic Universe and others complain that parts of it are ‘boring’

Economics

4 w. ago Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

At the center of Epic Universe is Celestial Park. From here, guests access The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe

Economics