Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size
Florida's New College will acquire the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus next month, significantly expanding its size despite widespread opposition. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis heralded the deal as part of his 'anti-woke' agenda, while critics, including a leading Democratic lawmaker, condemned it as a misguided takeover that jeopardizes vital educational programs.
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