Shane Andrew The Alachua County School Board, on a 3-2 vote, elected to terminate Superintendent Shane Andrew’s contract effective November 15th because of poor performance reviews.
President Biden Appointments and Recognition President Joe Biden appointed Michael Guest, Miami, to the Commission on Reform and Modernization of the U.S. Department of State; and Juan Gilbert, PhD, University of Florida, to the National Science Board. President Biden presented the 2022 National Medal of Arts to photographer Clyde Butcher.
Chad Corcoran The Florida Department of Management Services promoted Chad Corcoran to legislative affairs director. He previously served as deputy legislative affairs director.
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducted into the 2025 class of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame were Cary and Marcia Lightsey, Madeline Mellinger, and Jim Strickland.
James Gorman The Walt Disney Company has named James Gorman, executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, as its next chairman. He will succeed Mark Parker, who is leaving on January 2nd after 9 years.
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo Appointments:
- Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) to the Government Technology Modernization Council
- Stephanie Nordin to the Advisory Council for the Website Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities
- Dr. Jamal Hakim to the Graduate Medical Education Committee
- Dr. Julie Serovich to the Biomedical Research Advisory Council