The state’s Board of Governors rejected the candidate chosen to lead the University of Florida, despite unanimous support from UF’s Board of Trustees. The selection of Santa Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, followed a months-long search process.

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As Oviedo approves borrowing to pay for improvements to stormwater infrastructure, the panel looks at efforts throughout Central Florida to mitigate the effects of flooding from heavy rains and hurricanes.

Florida adds hundreds of millions of dollars for water quality projects around the state, including for the Indian River Lagoon. But federal DOGE efforts spark concerns over potential impacts on restoration work in the Everglades. Plus, a look at projections for the 2025 hurricane season.