In its last decade operating as Florida Christian College (FCC), the campus faced increasing financial challenges.

[4] Under the administrative guidance of Johnson University, the college sought an injunction against SACS in order to restore its regional accreditation and proceed with a planned merger between the two schools.

[5] On March 8, 2013, the U.S. District Court of Northern Georgia granted the injunction restoring probationary status of FCC as a member of SACS.

[6] Johnson University purchased the Florida campus, simultaneously permitting financial oversight of the college and erasing its debt.

The university was organized into seven schools: The athletic teams of the Johnson–Florida (JUFL) campus were called the Suns.

The campus was a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the South Region of the Division II level.