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UWF Trustees Renaming Field House “PenAir Field House”

UWF trades PenAir Field’s name for PenAir Field House’s—two years early, $2,765 in signage costs. See the details.

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Spotify: Full “Rick’s Live Blog” Show for Aug. 5

Listen to the show while you relax over the weekend or revisit the video of each interview.

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Back to School: Superintendent Keith Leonard

Escambia schools earned their first-ever “A”—now Supt. Keith Leonard explains the data tracking behind it & what’s next as school starts Aug. 12.

Five Flags Speedway: Michles & Booth ‘Back to School Bash’

Five Flags Speedway announces Michles & Booth “Back to School Bash” featuring Demolition Derby, on Friday, August 7.

Pensacola Chamber Supports Appointed School Superintendent

Pensacola Chamber reaffirms support for appointed superintendent ahead of Aug. 18 vote, urging voters to weigh long-term impact on schools & jobs.

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Inweekly 7/30: Summer’s End, Argodillo, Hofberger Standoff

Why is an anonymous account grilling UWF? Why is a commissioner holding the county budget hostage over $211K? This week’s Inweekly, unpacked

UWF Basketball Includes Naval Academy, USA and Pensacola Christian (#$?)

UWF Basketball plays Navy, USA and Pensacola Christian (#$?)

Kindergarten Readiness: An Impossible But Worthy Goal

Florida wants all kids kindergarten-ready by 2030. Is the goal realistic? Escambia just dropped from 49.5% to 36% ready in one year. Bright Beginnings may help.

My First Week as Pensacola State College President

The chances of me being chosen as the next president of Pensacola State College are only slightly worse than the New Orleans Pelicans winning the…

My Application for Pensacola State College President

Bachelor’s degree? Check. Tallahassee know-how? Not quite. I may throw my hat in the ring for PSC president, and you should, too.

Next Pensacola State President Only Needs Bachelor’s

Eight days left to apply. No higher-ed experience required. PSC’s presidential search has a curious pattern—and it points somewhere specific. Another rigged hiring?

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey Can’t Help Himself

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey is stacking campus speakers with conservatives again — even after an internal review found his office may be breaking state law.

UAC Doesn’t Expect Much From UWF Football

UWF debuts in the UAC at No. 8 (last) in the preseason poll. New league, new challenge, same Argo toughness. Here’s what it means for the season ahead.