New College of Florida

After months of delays tied to FAA concerns, airport CEO Paul Hoback says construction can proceed, even though federal officials previously indicated a revised lease and updated airport master plan may be needed.

The House and Senate reached agreement late Sunday night on several issues, including a plan to transfer control of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, which the House wanted but the Senate resisted until late in budget negotiations.

Leaders in the House and Senate are in closed door negotiations on the budget, which could result in USF's 32-acre campus being given to New College, along with $53 million in debt from building dorms.

New College has repeatedly promised the on-campus facility would open soon even though the work keeps getting pushed back.

Differences between the House and Senate stem from the approach to funding for preeminent research universities, including USF, and the move of USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College.

Four chambers of commerce, from Venice to Lakewood Ranch, warn of the fallout of losing a USF campus in the Sarasota-Manatee region.

Experts say the estimated 250 pieces of the Berlin Wall’s eastern side likely make up the largest collection outside Germany.

Vice Chair Mike Griffin, known as "Mr. USF," will lead the board, pending elections. Weatherford, who will remain as trustee, led the panel during a period of unprecidented institutional growth.

The "Florida Matters Live & Local" staff is focusing on WUSF’s Spring Fund Drive, so it’s a great time to give another listen to some of our favorite interviews.

Moez Limayem gave an update on the proposed transfer of USF Sarasota-Manatee’s 32 acres, including dorms and buildings, to New College of Florida, USF’s smaller neighbor in the state university system.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we spoke with the makers of the film "First They Came for My College." It examines government influence at New College of Florida in Sarasota.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure to keep funding going for lifesaving medication. But the coverage runs out in July. Hence, the legal back-and-forth over the AIDS Drug Assistance Program continues.