UCF president offers to resign after school misused funds

UCF President Dale Whittaker sent a letter offering to resign on Tuesday to the chairman of the UCF Board of Trustees.

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Apr. 26

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Noah Lantor

Irby Elementary

By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26

W. W. Irby Elementary School is located on NW 140th Street, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Alachua, Fla.

UF microbiology associate professor Luiz Roesch poses for a portrait at his desk on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Reagan Bresnahan

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By Reagan Bresnahan | Apr. 26

UF microbiology associate professor Luiz Roesch poses for a portrait at his desk on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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