Category: Education
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
I combined the analytics of the blog, Spotify, YouTube and our social media platforms to determine the stories that attracted the most attention.
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.
YouTube: The changes at UWF follow a pattern
I asked Idaho podcaster Heath Druzin about UWF trustee Scott Yenor. The Boise State professor has no valid reason to be on the board except to cause chaos.
AlltogetHer Conference 2025 honors Carol Carlan
At the third annual AlltogetHer Conference 2025, the PSC Alumni Association donated $13.5K to the Carol Carlan Legacy Leadership Endowed Scholarship.
PSC President named to FSU’s InSpire advisory council
FSU’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) has announced the addition of Dr. Ed Meadows to its Advisory Council.
Daily Outtakes: Cancel Culture not a UWF problem
The 2024 Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Survey found that cancel culture and limitations on free speech and indoctrination are not UWF problems.
Has Ron DeSantis been auditioning to be Red Caesar?
When one reviews his first six years as Florida’s governor, it’s not difficult to make the argument that Ron DeSantis has been auditioning to be…
What is the ‘Red Caesar’
The Red Caesar is a political strongman who solves perceived national chaos. Yenor’s ties to Claremont Institute appear to put him in that camp.
Escambia School District reaches a deal to increase teachers’ pay
Teacher raises range from $800 to $3,000, based on current salary levels and performance ratings. Minimum teacher salary goes from $47,500 to $48,300
Daily News: Yenor, National Christian Reich & UWF
Heath Druzin, host of “Extremely American,” discusses Scott Yenor, the Society for American Civic Renewal, the National Christian Movement and UWF.
DeSantis appoints alums to other Boards of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis reappoints alums as Trustees for Florida State and the University of Central Florida. Why did he pick a Boise State professor for UWF?
Sign up for HERricane: Escambia 2025
Escambia County Emergency Management invites girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades to participate in the program. This four-day-long camp will be held June 10-13…
Daily Outtakes: Yenor, SACR and Creating Chaos
UWF and our economy may become collateral damage in a much larger play to destroy our democratic institutions to suit SACR and Yenor’s political agenda.
Top Reads & Listens for week ended Feb. 1, 2025
University of West Florida students, faculty, and alums are concerned about UWF’s future. The community and those outside the area have begun to pay attention.
Who is Christa Hazel? Daughter of famous FBI agent
Christa Hazel is the daughter of legendary FBI agent Wayne Manis, who Jude Law plays in the movie “The Order.” He has been featured in FBI-The Untold Stories.
Idaho College’s Battle Against Political Takeover Offers Warning for UWF
Political turmoil at North Idaho College nearly cost its accreditation, as partisan board members created chaos – serving as a warning for UWF.
ECT opens CARE mini-grant applications
Escambia Children’s Trust launches CARE Micro-Grants, offering up to $50k for local youth programs. Apply by March 7 for funding May 2025-April 2026.
UWF Trustees to Get Eyed
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Dara Kam and Jim Turner ©2025 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see…
GOP Power Struggle & UWF’s Fate
A political showdown over the Trump Act could spill over to Pensacola and open a window to save UWF from DeSantis’ plan to make it a Heritage Foundation trophy.






















