Category: Education
In-Depth Look @ UWF State of the University 2025
The University of West Florida held its annual State of the University address today, with Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. delivering the keynote. Joined by…
United Way Dropped “Equity” from Achieve, Not Zack Smith
United Way of West Florida President & CEO Lauren Gilliam told Inweekly yesterday afternoon that it was her decision to drop “equity” from the Achieve…
West Florida High Named to “Best High Schools” List
U.S. News & World Report has announced that West Florida High School of Advanced Technology is a “Best High Schools” winner, earning a national ranking…
Escambia Children’s Trust Puts Mental Health Programs on Hold Amid Budget Concerns
Board members raise questions about expenses, missing audits, and mission drift as three providers face additional review. What was expected to be a routine renewal…
Something’s Not Adding Up in Florida’s Voucher Program
When Gov. Ron DeSantis signed universal school choice into law in 2023, advocates celebrated a historic victory. Today, more than half of Florida’s K-12 students…
Zack Smith Wipes Away Achieve Escambia
Pensacola State College (PSC) Trustee Zack Smith has problems with Achieve Escambia and PSC hiring its former executive director, according to the draft minutes for…
UWF Here For Good Math Doesn’t Add Up
Here For Good The University of West Florida announced on Friday that it was increasing its goal for its Here For Good capital campaign from…
Escambia and Santa Rosa Announce Top Teachers
ECPS Office of Community Involvement Announces School-Based Teacher of the Year Nominees Pensacola, FL – The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL)…
Howard Reddy Leaving UWF
The University of West Florida announced Howard Reddy, vice president for University Advancement, has accepted the role of vice president of University Advancement, president and…
Pensacola Interstate Fair, Escambia County School District Launch “Step Right Up Student Awards”
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to partner with the Escambia County Public Schools and Reithoffer Shows to launch…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity Secures Largest Federal Grant Ever
The University of West Florida just made history. The UWF Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a groundbreaking $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department…
UWF: Leading in the AI Age
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology—it’s transforming how we lead, make decisions and shape the future of our communities. On Friday, Nov. 7, the University…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to…
Running Wild and West Pensacola Elementary Partner for Socktober
West Pensacola Elementary School is once again teaming up with Running Wild and other local businesses for the annual Socktober donation drive. From October 1st…
Honoring a Legacy: New Scholarship Supports Future Auto Technicians
The Pensacola State College Foundation recently announced the Vincent John Whibbs Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship, a $50,000 fund dedicated to students pursuing careers in automotive…
‘And Tango Makes Three’ Loses
A federal judge this week upheld the Escambia County School Board’s 2023 decision to remove “And Tango Makes Three” from school libraries, ruling that the…
Top Stories of September 2025
Even though the article was only posted for less than two days, the dedication of Ninth Avenue between Bayfront Parkway and Cervantes Street in honor…
UWF Secures $400K Grant to Bridge Academic Innovation and Industry Needs
The University of West Florida Haas Center has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish the Office of Industrial Innovation—a…
UWF Students Speak Out for LGBTQ+, Juneteenth
Readers have shared that students filled the University of West Florida Conference Center for the Town Hall regarding Student Code of Conduct changes regarding harassment…
UWF Releases Public Comments on LGBTQ+ changes
Less than an hour after I posted about our public record issues with the University of West Florida, the UWF Office of General Counsel sent…
