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Scott Travis has been an education writer with the South Florida Sun Sentinel since 1999. His coverage of the Parkland tragedy helped the newspaper win the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. He graduated from the University of Alabama and previously worked at newspapers in North Carolina and Mississippi. He’s also an actor and karaoke singer.

Ashley Moody's opinion could further delay Florida Atlantic University's search for a new president and may force the entire presidential search process to start again.

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Method used by FAU presidential search committee violated state law, Attorney General says

November 1, 2023 at 4:34 p.m.

Ashley Moody's opinion could further delay Florida Atlantic University's search for a new president and may force the entire presidential search process to start again.

State Rep. Randy Fine applied for the job of Florida Atlantic University president after Gov. Ron DeSantis' office assured him he was a shoo-in, only to discover those at FAU had other plans, the lawmaker said.

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‘You’re going to waltz right in’: Randy Fine talks of how FAU presidential bid fizzled out

October 27, 2023 at 12:40 a.m.

State Rep. Randy Fine applied for the job of Florida Atlantic University president after Gov. Ron DeSantis' office assured him he was a shoo-in, only to discover those at FAU...

Gov. DeSantis had supported Randy Fine for the FAU job in March, and Fine endorsed DeSantis for his presidency. But this week their alliance was clearly shattered.

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Randy Fine out as FAU presidential candidate, DeSantis says

October 24, 2023 at 7:25 p.m.

Gov. DeSantis had supported Randy Fine for the FAU job in March, and Fine endorsed DeSantis for his presidency. But this week their alliance was clearly shattered.

Broward College has chosen former state Education Chancellor Henry Mack III as its next leader, the latest in a series of allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead Florida's higher education institutions.

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DeSantis ally Henry Mack chosen as Broward College’s interim leader

October 3, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.

Broward College has chosen former state Education Chancellor Henry Mack III as its next leader, the latest in a series of allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead Florida's higher...

Broward College President Greg Haile abruptly resigned Wednesday night, saying it was time for new leadership, but in another surprise move, the college's Board of Trustees agreed Thursday to ask him to stay.

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Broward College president resigns, but board wants to try to keep him

September 14, 2023 at 7:04 p.m.

Broward College President Greg Haile abruptly resigned Wednesday night, saying it was time for new leadership, but in another surprise move, the college's Board of Trustees agreed Thursday to ask...

The Board of Governors for the State University System plans to consider a request Friday to ask Attorney General Ashley Moody whether a process to narrow presidential candidates complied with the state Sunshine Law, which governs open meetings.

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Florida Attorney General’s opinion is sought in FAU presidential search

September 7, 2023 at 1:17 p.m.

The Board of Governors for the State University System plans to consider a request Friday to ask Attorney General Ashley Moody whether a process to narrow presidential candidates complied with...

The state's chief financial officer has suggested opening a second investigation into possible wrongdoing related to Florida Atlantic University's presidential search.

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‘Lots of smoke’: FAU presidential search faces intense state scrutiny

August 26, 2023 at 9:10 a.m.

The state's chief financial officer has suggested opening a second investigation into possible wrongdoing related to Florida Atlantic University's presidential search.

Several FAU donors, including the vice chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, said they will hold on funding out of concern over the presidential search.

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Stalled FAU presidential search fuels anger among donors and trustees

August 15, 2023 at 8:52 p.m.

Several FAU donors, including the vice chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, said they will hold on funding out of concern over the presidential search.

The crowd gives a standing ovation during an education town hall co-hosted by Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34), Senator Rosalind Osgood (SD-32), and Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III (District 1) regarding the state’s newly adopted curriculum standards on African-American history. Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. previously confirmed his attendance, but declined attendance the day before. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)

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Florida’s African-American history standards blasted at South Florida town hall

August 11, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Hundreds arrived a historic Black church Thursday night looking for answers about Florida's controversial African-American history standards and left ready to fight against what they see as increasing racism in...

The crackle of gunshots again sounded across the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Friday, as part of a lawsuit over the 2018 shooting that left 17 dead and 17 wounded. Before the reenactment began, a delegation of Congress members, school district personnel and family members of victims visited the 1200 building.

‘That building is still a time capsule.’ Shots fired at Parkland school in reenactment after lawmakers visit site of massacre

August 4, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.

The crackle of gunshots again sounded across the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Friday, as part of a lawsuit over the 2018 shooting that left 17...

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