Six finalists sent to DeSantis for Supreme Court seat
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission on Saturday completed interviews of 17 applicants before submitting the list of finalists for DeSantis to consider.
Stay updated with breaking news from Tim Cerio. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission on Saturday completed interviews of 17 applicants before submitting the list of finalists for DeSantis to consider.
The post is to fill the vacancy formed by Justice Alan Lawson's retirement in August
Qualified candidates needed by May 27 to succeed the retiring Justice Alan Lawson.
A new bill would require state colleges and universities to change accrediting agencies at the end of each accreditation cycle — a process that can last up to 10 years. Tensions have built with the current accreditor.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis expected to sign a bill that would lead to periodic changes in accrediting agencies, members of the state university system’s Board of Governors are criticizing the current accreditor of Florida colleges and universities.