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Early Decision Comes to Florida: Convenience for Some, a New Hurdle for Others
For the first time this fall, the University of Florida and Florida State University will offer binding Early Decision, joining a college admissions strategy long associated with elite private schools. For Florida applicants, this means a steep choice: sign a binding agreement months before financial aid packages are finalized or risk falling behind a growing pool of applicants who will.
Tallahassee Democrat
FAMU brings back Richard Schweigert as interim CFO amid staff shortage
For a second time, Richard Schweigert has been named the interim finance head at Florida A&M University amid audit issues and a load of vacancies. And one of his tasks appears to be helping the university with staffing as 2026 audits are being prepared, which comes after red flags were raised in an auditor general's March 2025 report on FAMU’s finances for the fiscal year ending in June 2024. During an Aug. 31 special Board of Trustees meeting – which Schweigert attended – an $894,000 contract extension through June 2027 was approved for the accounting firm Mitchell Titus , which FAMU partnered with last year to help strengthen the university's fiscal controls while being short staffed. As the firm helps the university work on its 2026 financial audit, FAMU's Controller Office currently has nine vacancies, according to Schweigert, who will have the title of chief financial officer and vice president for finance and administration. "We're in the process of staffing that up," he told trustees during the virtual meeting. Although FAMU has not yet made a formal announcement about the new interim CFO hire, Schweigert – who held the title at FAMU seven years ago – said he's been in
tallahasseereports.com
Analysis: Perez’s “Republican” Attack Raises Questions About His Role at Desantis-Created Charter School
Tallahassee City Commission candidate PJ Perez has moved quickly to make his opponent Tom Derzypolski’s Republican past an issue in the Seat 3 runoff. But Perez’s own professional connection to a charter school created as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ education agenda complicates a campaign strategy centered on Republican policies and affiliations.
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Former UWF Student Body President Receives Fellowship
UWF Student Trista Bennett Lands Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship. Kugelman Honors student and former SGA president will spend her senior year in Tallahassee working directly with state agencies and leaders. Trista Bennett, a double major in biology and health sciences at the University of West Florida, has been awarded a Florida...
WCTV
Charlie Ward hosts first Basketball Elite Camp at FAMU for high school athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Heisman Trophy winner, NBA veteran and coach Charlie Ward hosted a one-day basketball camp Sunday for young athletes looking to take their game to the next level. The first-ever Charlie Ward Basketball Elite Camp, held at the Al Lawson Center at Florida A&M University, gave high...
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Marianna athletics unveils ‘The Dog House’
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – There have been plenty of upgrades to facilities for high school athletic programs all across the panhandle, now including the Bulldogs. Marianna High School athletics is looking to enter a new era. This means creating a culture that players and fans alike can take pride in. As part of this new […]
WMBB
Bay High gets first victory of season against Blountstown
BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay High Tornadoes defeated the Blountstown Tigers 21-6 in a week two matchup. The Tornadoes move to 1-1 and will host Gadsen County September 4. The Tigers drop to 1-1 and will host Bozeman September 4.
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Montford Mustangs Top Griffin Tigers in Opener
Behind big plays from running back DJ Read, the Montford Mustangs dominated the Griffin Tigers in a weather-interrupted season opener August 18. Facing off at Lawton Chiles High School, Griffin won the toss and deferred, so Montford received the kickoff. The Mustangs would never trail. On the first possession of...
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Florida A&M University Acquires Historic Facility Previously Used By Pioneering Black Doctors
Florida A&M University (FAMU) has acquired a historic property that was home to many Black physicians. According to a press release, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) acquired about 0.94 acres of a site owned by Black physicians Dr. Russell L. Anderson and his son-in-law, Dr. Alexander D "AD" Brickler. Brickler is credited with integrating Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and the old FAMU Hospital, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.
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Florida High Pulls Away Late to Defeat Chiles 24-14
Chiles and Florida High battled through a back-and-forth matchup Friday night, with the Timberwolves’ defense repeatedly creating opportunities to keep the game close. Despite forcing multiple turnovers and scoring twice off takeaways, Chiles fell to the Seminoles 24-14 at home on Aug. 28. Florida High opened the game with...