September 13, 2026
Florida College News: September 7th to 13th, 2026
UF’s Jacksonville campus is a graduate expansion. Plus, context on FSU’s band invitation and USF’s incoming class, with official sources and corrected dates.
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Bright Futures requirements: 2027 & 2028
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