Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said the rule, which would take effect in the 2027-28 academic year, was “common sense.”

In the past year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved approximately $4.6 million in requests from local law enforcement agencies for automatic license plate readers in connection with their illegal immigration enforcement efforts. On Monday, FDOT advised law enforcement agencies to remove all the devices from state roads.

Pensacola State College named Alex Kelly, secretary of the Florida Department of Commerce, as the sole finalist for the school’s next president after a national search.

The Florida Department of Education wants all 28 institutions in the Florida College System to outline AI policies for students, staff and guests on campus, covering academic integrity and dishonesty, course assignments and grading.

The health department is proposing a rule to remove hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine mandates for school attendance, a move that has been in play nearly a year.

Nixon was endorsed by Our Revolution, a national progressive organization associated with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. She faces incumbent U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in the general election.

The president's executive order advocates for the split of the MMR vaccine into three shots, directs the government to research vaccine safety, and directs all states to provide religious and medical exemptions.

The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.

Mack, a senior chancellor with the Florida Department of Education from 2019 to 2023, led the state’s career and technical education initiatives and heavily supported Gov. Ron DeSantis’ parental rights policies.

Once a case is confirmed, a report is sent to the state Department of Health. But if someone doesn’t seek medical attention, the case could go unreported. Plus, there could be a six-week reporting lag, the CDC says.