Category: Education
Appointed superintendent may back on the ballot in 2026
On Tuesday, the Escambia County School Board approved by a 3-2 vote a resolution to put a referendum on the August 2026 midterm primary election,…
LOL: Celestine Lewis’ company is selling the building that houses her school
Yesterday, I reported that the founder of Jaqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, Celestine Lewis, tried to buy the Gibson School at a recent school board meeting….
DeSantis backs controversial UWF trustee, Scott Yenor
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he stood “100 percent” behind University of West Florida Board of Trustees…
Celestine Lewis tries to outbid City for Gibson school
The founder of Jaqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, Celestine Lewis, nearly scooped up the Gibson School at yesterday’s school board meeting. The board eventually approved the…
Daily Outtakes: Heritage Foundation fellow appointed to PSC Board
New Pensacola State College Trustee Zachary Smith is the third Heritage Foundation fellow Gov. DeSantis has placed on local higher education boards.
Escambia County School Board to consider City offer for Gibson
At his press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves asked Escambia County School Superintendent Keith Leonard to join him and discuss the city’s offer for the…
DOE targets race in higher education, FDOE cheers
The Trump administration isn’t waiting for Congress to pass laws or for accreditation changes to purge higher education institutions of programs he dislikes.
Breaking: Senate votes to remove Yenor, but not from UWF BOT
UPDATE: I have received more information. The Senate Ethics & Election Committee removed the position of UWF Broad of Trustees chair from the board of…
Podcast: Sun Belt basketball returns to Pensacola for fifth year
Sun Belt basketball returns to Pensacola for fifth year
Breaking: UWF Health Dean announces resignation
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Dean David Bellar is leaving UWF to be the President and CEO at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge.
Daily Outtakes: Argos, pat yourself on the back
Two UWF Florida Board of Trustees meetings were completed with no firings or major changes. Gov. Ron DeSantis did not understand how much we support UWF.
Escambia County Summer Youth accepting applications
Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County…
Daily Outtakes: UWF exceeds in producing much-needed nurses
UWF School of Nursing topped the state (89.4%) and national (91.6%) averages for 2024, with 97.67% of its graduates passing the exam on their first attempt.
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust has no agreement with City or County for CRA dollars
Escambia Children’s Trust has $1.8 million of Pensacola CRA funds. The mayor wants them spent to help city kids but is now considering providing childcare.
Flordia Legislative Jewish Caucus asks DeSantis to reconsider Yenor
This morning, the bipartisan Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider the appointment of Scott Yenor to the University of West…
State Senator questions UWF trustee Scott Yenor’s views
UWF Board chairman Scott Yenor’s criticizing U.S. senators for being Jewish bothers State Senator Randy Fine. Why did Yenor bring it up in Hegseth hearings?
Nick Saban pays tribute to Jalen Hurts
Former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban posted this on Facebook after Sunday’s Super Bowl about his former QB and Super Bowl MVP: Jalen Hurts’ story…
DeSantis cronyism fills FIU presidency position
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunze has been named Florida International University’s interim president and is expected to be given the position permanently.
TOP STORIES: Week ending 2/8/25
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INWEEKLY — Feb. 6, 2025 issue
Thanks to a beautiful cover, this issue has flown off the racks. The Feb. 6 issue is a perfect mix of politics, business, human interest and the arts.
