Jeb Bushs intentions about re-entering the political arena remain private, even to his two-time gubernatorial running mate.

But if the former Florida governor were to ramp up a run for the White House in 2016, State University System Chancellor Frank Brogan says, as expected, It would be OK with me.Ive said that forever.

I think elected public service needs the guy back, said Floridas 15th lieutenant governor this past week.

A proposal by university presidents to trade tuition increases for an increase in state funding wont be a simple pass-fail proposal through the Legislature.

Gov. Rick Scott may have applauded the presidents' proposal on Wednesday because he has opposed across-the-board tuition increases.But he didnt embrace the $118 million the presidents say is needed to cover the money they would otherwise collectively project tuition would produce for the 2013-2014 school year.