UF Leadership: The UF Board of Trustees has appointed Stuart Bell as the university’s 14th president, with state confirmation still pending. Bell says he won’t bring back DEI programs, while faculty and lawmakers criticize the search process. Higher Ed Costs: UF trustees are set to consider a 15% tuition increase for out-of-state and international students, continuing a recent trend of higher nonresident rates and raising concerns among students. K-12 Safety Policy: Rep. Dave Joyce reintroduced the School Access to Naloxone Act, aiming to expand naloxone access in elementary and secondary schools to reduce opioid overdose deaths. Local School Politics: Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings announced his candidacy for Miami-Dade County School Board District 1, pitching a platform focused on academic excellence, safety, parent engagement, and career readiness. Courts & AI: Florida’s Supreme Court issued new rules requiring attorneys to certify that AI-assisted legal filings cite real, existing information, with sanctions for violations. Public Media Expansion: WLRN’s programming is now airing on a full-power station in Palm Beach County (WPBB 104.7 FM), expanding NPR and local news access.