Florida schools face storm expense crisis

Florida school districts are grappling with the financial aftermath of recent storms, with many officials reporting unrecouped expenses that could take years to recover. As budgets tighten, districts are turning to state lawmakers for assistance ahead of the spring legislative session. Notably, the University of South Florida is in search of a new president, while the Pinellas County school district is closing an alternative school due to declining enrollment. Additionally, a University of Central Florida student is suing for reinstatement after being suspended for participating in pro-Palestine protests.