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An undocumented student at the University of Central Florida had his college path turned upside down when he was detained by federal immigration agents. As he approaches graduation, he's reflecting on the statewide change banning student like him from attending university.

According to data published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, adverse weather can impact a prospective student's outlook on an educational institution.

The Florida Board of Education approved the change amid public outcry and some lawmakers calling the move a violation of state law.

Districts have until May 18 to sign up for the new pilot program. The statewide implementation of the new course is slated for 2027-2028 school year.

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has focused much of his campaign on the concerns of his biggest supporters: young voters. We found no evidence that U.S. youth underemployment is in the vicinity of 70%. The most reliable data shows the rate is about 42%, with no significant swings in the last several years.

USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford wrote his opposition to moving any funds to New College but conceded "finding space for New College's expansion are priorities for the state."

The bonus comes despite scrutiny about the college's spending, which nearly doubled from about $53 million in 2021 to about $93 million in 2025.

A report from the Helios Education Foundation finds that the Tampa Bay region could gain nearly $1 billion in economic gains if more students went to college.

Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez is pushing back against a proposal that would give the chairman of the state university system’s Board of Governors more authority over searches for new university presidents, saying it could “manipulate the hiring process.”

WLRN News 2023-2024 high school student intern shares what it was like applying to college as a first-generation college student in Miami-Dade County.

University graduation ceremonies across Florida are near and for some college seniors, the diploma symbolizes overcoming particularly difficult challenges.

The State University System chancellor responded on The Florida Roundup to controversial congressional testimony by the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania about antisemitism.