Category: Education
Coastal Systems Training begins Oct. 2
UF/IFAS Escambia Extension is offering a Coastal Systems Training course open to anyone interested in obtaining a hands-on, in-depth education about Florida’s natural environment. The…
UWF Historic Trust unveils Barbara Goggins Train Pavilion
The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in an…
Girls in Aviation 2024 has a few slots open
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, in partnership with Women in Aviation International, is thrilled to announce, “Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2024,” an empowering event…
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
Escambia County Children’s Trust will soon launch a new program, Healthy School Escambia, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Whole School, Whole…
The CRA vs. Children’s Trust Conundrum
Escambia County Public Schools performed admirably during the 2023-24 school year based on the Florida Department of Education accountability reports. However, after decades of ranking…
SEC Women’s Soccer tickets on sale
Twelve nationally ranked Southeastern Conference soccer teams will be competing for the SEC Championship title from Sunday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Ashton…
Real News: Global Health, Argo Football and more
UWF alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright are investing in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and…
More arrests made in school threats investigation
Yesterday, Sheriff Chip Simmons said that Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was still investigating the social media threats to shoot up Pensacola area schools. A Bellview…
Real News: HCA Rehab hits 50, UWF Marching Band, Election dates
HCA Florida West Hospital is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Rehabilitation Center with an Open House featuring former patients, the latest technology used in…
Sheriff Simmons on arrest of Bellview Middle student [podcast]
This morning, “On Real News with Rick Outzen,” Escambia County Sheriff Chips Simmons discussed the social media threat and the arrest of an 11-year-old female…
Top Five Stories of the Week: Pam, Jeff, Owens and millions of dollars
Based on our web stats, readers spent the most time reading articles about Pam Childers, Jeff Bergosh, former county aide Jonathan Owens and the millions…
School District dealing with social media threat
From Escambia County Public Schools: In the early morning hours of Friday, September 13, Escambia County Public Schools and local law enforcement were made aware…
School books settlement reached but not here
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — Authors of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” and parents of students have reached…
Take Stock announces new students
Take Stock in Children Announces 40 New Students Selected for Scholarship Program Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 40 new scholars at…
Daily Outtake: Mayor wants Trust to use funds for his Title I schools
Mayor D.C. Reeves is taking a unique approach in dealing with CRA dollars that Escambia Children’s Trust has in its coffers owed to the City’s…
American Magic lockdowns semi-final spot
NYYC American Magic and Britain’s INEOS Britannia secured spots in the America’s Cup semi-finals along with the dominant Italian Luna Rossa boat after winning races…
UWF Argos open with a 38-6 win
For openers, UWF’s football team produced a desired performance. The nationally ranked Argos quickly jumped to a sizable lead, got a shutdown effort from their…
Real News: Go Argos, People’s Law, Casino Godfather
The University of West Florida hosts its first home football game of the 2024 season. Will Kennedy has all the details. Pensacola attorney and developer…
IHMC Science Saturdays return
Science Saturdays are back and ready to turn on new scientific minds this school year. These 90-minute educational enrichment sessions are a cornerstone piece of…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia School ‘privilege’ teed up
From The News Service of Florida: A federal judge next week will consider a renewed attempt to shield Escambia County School Board members from testifying…
