Category: Education
Breaking: Governor’s Office Pulls Hobbs Reappointment
Escambia County Chief Deputy Andy Hobbs says he learned through back channels that his name was removed from the Florida Senate confirmation list for the…
Children’s Trust Divorce from NWB Just Got Messy
Escambia Children’s Trust Executive Director Lindsey Cannon told the Trust board on Tuesday that she has uncovered evidence suggesting New World Believers (NWB) may have…
Local Pensacola Classrooms Unveil Cutting-Edge STEM Labs
When students walked through the doors at Sherwood Elementary and Bellview Elementary on Monday morning, they stepped into a different world. Florida Power & Light…
Championship Monday: Palmer Says Sun Belt Officials “Thrilled” With Pensacola’s Tournament
Championship Monday has arrived at the Pensacola Bay Center, and if you haven’t been paying attention to the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament this weekend,…
Sun Belt’s Friday Fireworks: Is South Alabama a Team of Dynasty
Pensacola’s Bay Center hosted drama on all four sides of the bracket Friday as upsets, buzzer-beating heroics, and a historic three-point barrage made for one…
Underdogs Shine as Sun Belt Tournament Takes Over Pensacola
The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament at Pensacola Bay Center is delivering exactly the kind of drama fans come for — and Friday’s military appreciation…
Sun Belt Brings Big-Time Basketball—and a Little Chaos—to Pensacola
The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament rolled into Pensacola Bay Center this week, and if Day 2 was any indication, this city is ready for…
Sun Belt Basketball Tournament Opens 11:30 AM
The Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball wrapped up its regular season with one team at 12–6 and six more at 11–7. Six. For two straight…
Bye, Felicia: Kissel Won’t Get Confirmed
Update: I have added more supporting documentation – letter and email chain. I finally connected with Sen. Don Gaetz, who chairs the Senate Ethics and…
Kissel Misses Confirmation Hearing, Smith Passd 4-3
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections held its final meeting of the 2026 Regular Session this morning. The University of West Florida’s two most…
Sun Belt Tournament Tips Off March 3 — And the Field Has Never Been More Wide Open
The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament tips off March 3 at the Pensacola Bay Center, and if you think you know who’s going to win…
Adam Kissel, Zack Smith Pass First Confirmation Stage
Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education approved the appointments of Zack Smith and Adam Kissel to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, but…
Summer Youth Application Deadline Extended
Escambia County is now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides an opportunity for Escambia County youth ages 16-24 to receive…
UWF + Westgate = One-of-a-Kind Learning
When it comes to serving students with disabilities, Escambia County has a resource most communities would envy, and now it’s getting even stronger. The University…
Concerned Argos Object to Trustees Smith and Kissel
University of West Florida trustees Zack Smith and Adam Kissel have confirmation hearings this week. They appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee of Higher Education…
Escambia County Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program — Deadline is Feb. 27
If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…
UWF President Sets 12 Performance Goals
At last week’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, President Manny Diaz presented his annual goals and objectives as required…
UWF Bets Big on Football: Trustees to Approve $20M Foundation Loan
The University of West Florida is taking two major steps this week toward transforming its athletics program — breaking ground Wednesday on the Darrell Gooden…
Manny Diaz Era Will Have New UWF Logo
University of West Florida President Manny Diaz wants a new logo for his presidency. Rather than using local agencies that have hired UWF grads, Diaz…
