The following letter to the Tribune was signed by Florida A&M President James H. Ammons, Florida Atlantic University President Frank T. Brogan, Florida Gulf Coast University President Wilson G. Bradshaw, Florida International University President Modesto A. Maidique, Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell, New College of Florida President Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson Jr., University of Central Florida President John C. Hitt, University of Florida President J. Bernard Machen, University of North Florida President John A. Delaney, University of South Florida President Judy L. Genshaft and University of West Florida President Judith A. Bense. ...more

March 19, 2009

Although education leaders in Florida debate the quality and cost of their state universities, one publication has consistently determined that several of the schools are among the nation's best values. ...more

November 4, 2008

Although education leaders in Florida debate the quality and cost of their state universities, one publication has consistently determined that several of the schools are among the nation's best values. ...more

November 3, 2008

She's 19, a self-described "law nerd," and has an identical twin sister among her six siblings. ...more

August 28, 2008

Having survived numerous close calls in the voting this season, "American Idol" finalist Syesha Mercado is scheduled to make a triumphant hometown visit today. ...more

May 9, 2008

AVON PARK — Never in Cody Coltharp's wildest dreams would he have imagined he would be in front of a classroom demonstrating his art skills or telling a captivated audience about his work. But just three years after graduating from South Florida Community College, that became a reality at his alma mater during the opening of the SFCC Alumni Exhibit on Wednesday. "I never would have thought I would make it to this point," said Coltharp, 24. ...more

October 6, 2007