Byron Donalds brings ‘Defending the Florida Dream Tour’ to UFThe evening town hall at Emerson Alumni Hall was part of U.S. Rep. Donalds’ “Defending the Florida Dream Tour,” a campaign push to encourage young voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.The Independent Florida Alligator4d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationByron Donaldsflorida gubernatorial campaign
Film highlights New College students’ fight against DeSantisThe voices of students outside the entrance of the New College of Florida cried “racist, sexist, anti-gay Ron DeSantis go away,” as Gov. Ron DeSantis arrived to sign papers to approve of the removal of diversity, education and inclusion programs. The scene is captured in “First They Came for My College,” a film that began its theatrical run Sept. 17 at…The Independent Florida Alligator8d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentRon DeSantisnew college of florida takeover
Superior Towing has been illegally charging youJust 39 minutes after Rudy Marquez’s car was towed, Superior Towing handed him a $410 bill. The 20-year-old Santa Fe College computer science junior said he didn’t have enough time or money to walk away unscathed.The Independent Florida Alligator15d agoWhole story →CommerceEducationsuperior towing scandal
Fed Scott Kupor details governmentScott Kupor, the director of the federal Office of Personnel Management, kicked off his college speaking tour at UF on Tuesday with the goal of recruiting college students to the public sector. In an exclusive interview Tuesday before his campus event, Kupor spoke with The Alligator about the goals and policy initiatives he hopes to implement during his…The Independent Florida Alligator20d agoWhole story →TechnologyEducationopm director college tour
Florida order to remove automatic license plate readers sparks privacy and public safety concernsGov. Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads Aug. 30. Law enforcement agencies in Florida have until Sept. 30 to remove them.The Independent Florida Alligator22d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeRon DeSantisalpr removal order