Category: Education
Senate committee rejects UWF trustee by 5-4 vote
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections this morning held a confirmation hearing for University of West Florida Trustee Adam Kissel. The panel rejected…
Breaking: Rudman resigns from PSC Board of Trustees
At the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections hearing this morning, Chairman Senator Don Gaetz announced that Dr. Joel Rudman sent a text to his…
Daily Outtakes: Gaetz drops ACHA, DCF heads from hearing
Florida’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Crestview), will not confirm Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun…
BREAKING: #UKunduGood Campaign honors McDonald’s employee
In a heartwarming surprise this week, the University of West Florida’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health awarded Michelle, a local McDonald’s drive-thru worker, the…
Senate needs to ask other UWF trustees the Yenor question
The three Board of Governors’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees sailed through the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education…
Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend
As we kick off a new week, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of the blog posts that developed over the weekend….
Form 990 shows Governor’s Cup lost money
The Numbers Don’t Add Up: DeSantis’ Governor’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Lost Money Despite Claims of “Massive” Fundraising Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold claims about…
Top Posts: Week ending April 19, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to Pensacola for the first time since appointing five outsiders to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees generated several…
UWF gives hope to Idaho GOP resistance
Christa Hazel texted me a link to the Idaho Education News article on Scott Yenor’s resignation from the University of West Florida Board of Trustees….
Save UWF wants to fill the bus for Trustee hearing
Save UWF issued a statement on its website yesterday regarding the resignation of Tampa podcaster Gates Garcia’s resignation from the University of West Florida Board…
UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns today
University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s seventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 17. Alumni, students,…
BREAKING: Gates Garcia resigns from the UWF Board of Trustees
Tallahassee sources have shared that Tampa podcaster Gates Garcia has resigned from the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Gates is the second resignation…
Daily Outtakes: Saunders discusses new stadium [podcast]
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) unanimously approved the University of West Florida (UWF) ‘s $2 million funding request to support its new stadium project. On…
TDC unanimously approves $2M for UWF Stadium
The Escambia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) unanimously approved yesterday a $2 million funding request for the University of West Florida’s new football stadium. The…
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…
