The professor will celebrate graduates at a private student-led commencement this week.

DeSantis's fundraising is far greater than his Democratic rivals, Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried.

Governor Gavin Newsom met with New College students to offer them support as they fight back against DeSantis' conservative overhaul of the school.

Emails show how residents, their families and members of Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Sarasota County got special access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Flynn is former President Donald Trump's first national security adviser. He lives in Englewood and has taken an interest in local issues.

A USA TODAY Network – Florida analysis found that a large number of billionaires and billionaire family members have donated to Florida’s governor.

Only 12 of Gov. Ron DeSantis' 42 billionaire campaign contributors are based in Florida. Here's where the other contributors are.

Gaetz has been dismissed as a loud mouth, attention-seeking political performer but showed in the speaker battle that he can be influential.

In protest of the DeSantis-appointed New College leadership and a Trump-tied commencement speaker, students wore masks and turned their backs.

DeSantis’ large number of billionaire backers is unusual in a governor’s race and evidence he is viewed as a likely presidential candidate.

The complaints cite reporting by USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida and NBC News that governor's office staff helped line up fundraising and endorsements.

Christian Ziegler was accused of sexual battery by a woman who allegedly had a long-term sexual relationship with him and his wife.

Grand Palm property owners and family members were offered special access to the vaccine through a clinic organized by the developer, according to emails.

Asked about decriminalizing marijuana during an event in South Carolina, DeSantis said he opposes the idea.

A plane carrying 16 migrants landed in Sacramento Friday, and the same plane carried 20 migrants to the city on Monday.

Florida's emerging as a cradle of the insurrection: it's is tied with Texas for most people facing charges from Jan. 6, with 47 arrests in each state.

Florida's former education commissioner will earn $400,000 more annually than President Patricia Okker, whom the board fired on Jan. 31.

DeSantis appointed six new board members to Sarasota's New College of Florida Friday in a bid to transform the school into something more conservative.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been endorsed by 99 members of the state Legislature, but one member says the process was improper.

The Florida Center for Government Accountability, citing anonymous sources, says police are investigating Ziegler and have seized his cell phone.

Florida's former education commissioner will earn $400,000 more annually than President Patricia Okker, whom the board fired on Jan. 31.

DeSantis was in Manatee County to dedicate a park named after him, and later held a presidential fundraiser nearby.

New police records released this week provide more details about the investigation into rape allegations against the former Florida GOP chair.

Many blame Trump and supporters such as DeSantis, who encouraged him to challenge the election, for the riot in Washington.

Property insurance premiums have jumped 116% since DeSantis took office, median home prices are up 65% and apartment rental rates are up 41%.

Florida's former education commissioner will earn $400,000 more annually than President Patricia Okker, whom the board fired on Jan. 31.

The decision came as Interim New College President Richard Corcoran sent a memo to the board ahead of the meeting recommending it not approve tenure.

Eliminating the college's Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence, which handles diversity issues, is one of the revamped board's first big moves.

All students and staff must now wear a mask in Sarasota County Schools. Gov. Ron DeSantis says mandate violates state law.

Ladapo is a favorite of Gov. Ron DeSantis and a controversial figure who has issued recommendations against COVID shots.

DeSantis’ large number of billionaire backers is unusual in a governor’s race and evidence he is viewed as a likely presidential candidate.

DeSantis signed SB 266 at New College in May. It restricts what can be taught at universities, and what can be funded.

Sarasota Republican Ron Filipkowski resigned from a position Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to in protest of a raid on a former DOH employee’s home.

DeSantis’ large number of billionaire backers is unusual in a governor’s race and evidence he is viewed as a likely presidential candidate.