Category: Education
Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Johnnie Wright to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Press Release: Wright is the Regional…
“Lumpy’s Bill” passed by U.S. Senate, 77-22
Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act 77-22. Both Florida senators voted no, but Ashley Moody amended a key part of it first. Kudos to Lumpy DeWeese.
Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan
Mayor Reeves says money is not the problem for helping Pensacola’s at-risk teens. The hard part? Deciding what to build. Listen to the podcast.
New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings
New College of Florida has plunged from No. 76 to No. 150 in U.S. News rankings. Alumni say the board must respond and hold President Corcoran accountable.
UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings
UWF slips 4 spots in U.S. News rankings—but still beats its ranking from two years ago. President Diaz spins the drop, tries to capture a “win.”
Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President
J. Alex Kelly trades Tallahassee for Pensacola State College — unanimously tapped as PSC’s next president after a 107-applicant search.
UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017
UWF just landed 2 National Merit Finalists and 11 more top scholars on full-ride awards. Meet them and see which major dominates the class.
Moreno Keeps Library Governance in Limbo
Escambia’s library board hasn’t met since 4/20. No director. Two empty seats. Commissioners appoint the board, and they need more names. Want to serve?
Inweekly: A Poet’s Ancestral Flame, a New Voice on the Dial and a County Budget Brawl
A poet’s ancestral flame, a radio dream 26 years in the making and a budget brawl that got personal. See inside Inweekly’s Sept. 17 issue
Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here’s what’s in it and what’s next.
Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens
Escambia Children’s Trust holds the tax rate flat but nearly stalls its $12.8M budget over a fight for at-risk teens ages 15-18. Full story here.
Northwest Florida Needs 28,000 Workers in Next Five Years
Northwest Florida needs 28,000 workers in next five years. Where will they come from? Three companies are cracking the code—and the math is brutal.
SEC Soccer Championship Tickets on Sale Today! Returns Nov. 8—15
Sports A week of elite college soccer returns to Pensacola as 12 Southeastern Conference women’s teams compete for the 2026 SEC Championship, Sunday, Nov. 8,…
Cruz Brings Bipartisan College Sports Bill to the Capitol Lawn, and a UWF Argonaut Was There to See It
Cruz and Cantwell say college sports is “the Wild West.” Their bipartisan bill could end it, and a UWF Argonaut watched it happen.
UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World
UWF art students spent their summer building one gallery show—see “Altered State” at The 52 World before it closes Oct. 1!
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese trades helmet for hallways of Congress today, pushing the Protect College Sports Act to save college athletics from chaos.
Inweekly Sept. 10 Issue—Fall Arts Part 2: Festivals
A singer who nearly lost the ability to sing, license plate cameras going dark across the county, a Commerce Secretary in line to run Pensacola State, and the festivals that kick off fall—all in the Sept. 10 issue.
Pensacola Had Another Big Sports Weekend
UWF stuns another ranked FCS foe 42-14; six players score TDs. Blue Wahoos rally with 3 straight 9th-inning homers to clinch playoffs.
Ballet Pensacola: Bianca Villegas
Ballet Pensacola’s new executive director talks about stepping into leadership, the company’s evolution from Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.
Inweekly: Fall Arts Guide Part 1
She digs her own clay and started downtown’s newest art night. Plus Escambia schools first A, TruWorth debut, Jolly on data centers, Jelly Roll vs. Patronis.
