University plans could run into budget crunch - Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida

A tight budget year could cast doubt on Senate President Joe Negron's effort to increase the funding and bolster the quality of Florida's state university system. But Negron, a Stuart Republican who toured all 12 universities in the spring, said Tuesday that he expects lawmakers to reallocate funding in the $82 billion state budget to meet the Senate and House goals in the 2017 legislative session. http://www.news4jax.com/education/university-plans-could-run-into-budget-crunch