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A public records request revealed USF leadership was willing to make the proposed transfer, which did not end up in bill form this legislative session.

The charges are separate from two felony exposure charges Piccolo already faces in Manatee County.

State Attorney General James Uthmeier credited Johnson getting the job to the DeSantis administration, which has steadily exerted direct influence on public university presidential picks.

Jason Wysong negotiated an exit package through his lawyer when he learned, ahead of Tuesday's meeting, that board sentiment had turned against him.

These free, healthy breakfasts and lunches provided throughout the summer are essential to getting students the nutrition they need to learn, grow and play.

The bill would undo another law about to take effect that would prohibit high school classes from starting before 8:30 a.m.

The latest was Friday, when Marva Johnson was tapped to be FAMU's 13th president

The board of Florida's only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school's next president, alarming students, faculty and alumni.

It's ahead of a "safety summit" in October so lawmakers will have time to make budget requests for the 2026 legislative session.

It's expected on Friday. The four finalists have each spent a day on campus this week, meeting with members of the university community.

While Marva Johnson, who has ties to Gov. Ron DeSantis, fielded questions from trustees, dozens of students and alumni gathered to protest her candidacy at a rally on campus.