United Faculty of Florida

FILE - A student makes her way past the sign at New College of Florida, Jan. 20, 2023, in Sarasota, Fla. Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass., announced in March 2023 that any students in good standing from New College of Florida, a Florida school under attack by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, can transfer there and pay the same amounts they are currently paying in tuition. The two academic institutions are both known for their progressive students and lack of grades. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Education

Faculty unions, New College professor challenge state law

Faculty unions and a New College of Florida professor who was denied tenure have challenged the constitutionality of a new state law that did away with arbitration in university employment disputes.

COVID-19 Morning Report

John Davis

State health officials reported 2,974 new cases of COVID-19, Sunday, pushing Florida over the 600,000-case threshold, with 600,571 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic.The Florida Department of Health also reported 51 new coronavirus-related deaths, Sunday, bringing the statewide death toll to 10,462 fatalities.On Saturday, state health officials reported 4,300 new cases and 106 deaths.

COVID-19 Morning Report

John Davis

State health officials reported 4,752 new cases of COVID-19, Monday bringing the statewide total to 491,884 cases.Monday's reported new cases of the virus mark the lowest single-day increase since June 26, when the Florida Department of Health reported 3,366 new cases. June 26 was also the same day Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered bars to close for a second time since the beginning of the pandemic.Monday also marked the ninth consecutive day the state has reported fewer than 10,000 new cases of the virus in a single day.