By Jeff Burlew Several government-watchdog groups are holding a news conference today to call on Florida lawmakers to pass stalled ethics and open-government bills. Representatives from the First Amendment Foundation, Integrity Florida, Common Cause Florida and Citizens Awareness Foundation will hold the news conference 10 a.m. at the Florida Press Center. They’re calling for action […]
UF trustees to begin search for Machen’s successor
By Jeff Schweers Staff writer Published: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:34 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:34 p.m. Perhaps the second time will be the charm. More than a year after the state suspended its search for someone to lead the flagship University of Florida after President Bernie Machen was to […]