Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

Burns, a former principal at Sarasota's Riverview High, was unanimously approved to step into the role as Anastasios Kamoutsas exits to become president of Polk State College.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins claims James Fishback doesn't meet the state's residency requirement and should not be allowed to run.

The meeting devolved into an argument between BOG Chairman Alan Levine and the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini over the allegations of “governance issues” that led to the postponement of Dr. Stuart Bell’s confirmation as UF’s 14th president.

The university's Board of Trustees criticized a push to postpone Stuart Bell’s confirmation, saying it caused “collateral damage” that was “frustrating” and “disappointing.”

A letter sent Friday on behalf of Uthmeier stated the university's board is "not out of compliance," and the Board of Governors chairman is "incorrect to withhold consideration of the Trustees' nomination on that basis."

Board chair Alan Levine wrote a letter saying Stuart Bell would not be confirmed until “governance issues” at the University of Florida are reviewed.

Lawmakers acted earlier this year to save a key AIDS drug program from drastic cuts, but a new report from the state indicates the program remains in peril.

The state Agriculture Department issued an emergency rule prohibiting the importation of shelter and rescue dogs and cats from states with confirmed screwworm detections.

The unanimous vote is the latest step in a process that still needs approval by the State University System Board of Governors, which rejected the school's previous choice in 2025.

Democrats warned the measure could “bankrupt” local governments. If approved by the Legislature, it will appear on the November ballot.