Category: Education
Senate Committee unanimously rejects Rudman for PSC Board of Trustees (video)
After former state lawmaker Joel Rudman bashed the Florida House leadership at the governor’s presser, he did an online appearance before the Senate Higher Education…
DeSantis comes out swinging, defending Hope Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed a crowd at Pensacola State College today, focusing on Florida’s higher education system and introducing new developments with Hope Florida to…
Public school enrollment expected to take more hits
State economists forecast a downward trend for Florida’s traditional public school enrollment over the next five years, while participation in school choice programs is expected…
Daily Outtakes: Behind the New College Spin
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event today at Pensacola State College – PSC Presser. He will most likely tout his higher education reforms….
Manatee Season Returns: How You Can Help Protect Them
As Gulf waters warm beyond 68°F, manatees are making their annual migration back to the northern Gulf region. These marine mammals, which spend winters in…
DeSantis coming to Pensacola on Tuesday
Inweekly has received news that Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event tomorrow at Pensacola State College at approximately 9:30 a.m. We probably will…
Top Stories: Week ending April 12, 2025
Just when I thought things were calming down as we headed into Holy Week, news stories took off in several directions, and several attracted over…
Why did UWF Trustee Gates abandon his core belief
When he appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education, University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia said, under oath, that while he had…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Trustee Gates revealed more than intended
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education voted on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ three remaining appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees—Chris Young,…
‘Path, Passion, Purpose’ discussion with Renowned Artists at UWF
The 52 World, in collaboration with The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida, is hosting an exceptional evening of creative conversation titled…
DeSantis appointees voted for Yenor, didn’t know his views
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education asked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees to explain, under oath,…
Yenor says he resigned due to opposition ‘among small group within Florida’s Senate’
The University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Yenor blamed his resignation yesterday on “opposition to my nomination among a group within…
Breaking: UWF Board chair Scott Yenor resigns
UPDATE: Yenor Resignation Letter – here Tallahassee sources have confirmed that Boise State professor Scott Yenor has resigned from the University of West Florida Board…
Future UWF Board of Trustees must be Florida resident or alum
Florida’s House Education & Employment Committee passed an amended HB 1321, which Rep. Michelle Salzman filed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s higher…
Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant
The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program. Why this matters: “Wawa’s ongoing generous support…
PSC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Facility
Pensacola State College (PSC) marked another milestone on Monday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 34,000-square-foot Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program facility at…
Merting Family donates $500,000 to UWF
A generous $500,000 gift from the Merting Family has founded the Merting Family Fellowship Support Endowment at the University of West Florida. This donation establishes…
Daily Outtakes: Fill the Bus to Save UWF
The grassroots effort to support the University of West Florida and replace Gov. Ron DeSantis’s appointees to the UWF Board of Trustees with local leaders…
UWF trustees Young and Bailey did not take oath until Feb. 12
I finally received the application packets for two individuals that Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees: Chris Young…
Trump order puts MESS Hall initiative on hold
The Pensacola MESS Hall recently learned its $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been placed in limbo. This funding,…
