$32.5M Triumph Grant Creates Innovation Hub at UWF

The University of West Florida is about to make a significant leap forward in research capabilities, thanks to a $32.5 million grant approval from the…

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Scott Yenor and DeSantis Closer Than Reported Earlier

Former University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Scott Yenor spoke at a political meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, last night. He took credit…

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Trending News—Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2026

UWF PURGE The firing of a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate at the University of West Florida drew concern from the local area, where the LGBTQ+ community…

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UWF Presidential Search: Rigged Game

The University of West Florida’s presidential search process is compromised before it even begins. Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews has stacked the deck, appointing…

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UWF awarded $100K grant from AFRL/RW University Day program

Dr. Kristen “Brent” Venable, professor and director of the intelligent systems and robotics doctoral program at the University of West Florida, has received a $100,000…

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UWF Purge Continues; Targeted Administrator Fired

Sources have shared that Aurora Osborn, the University of West Florida’s Senior Director of the Office of Campus Culture and Access, has been fired. In…

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Trending Stories – Monday, Aug. 26, 2026

Extortion of County Clerk The top read concerned the federal indictment of Justin J. Wright in connection with the fire bombing of a vehicle near…

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When Hate Came to Campus: The 2012 UWF Noose Incidents

In April 2012, the University of West Florida campus experienced disturbing hate crimes that shook the community and challenged the school’s dedication to fighting racism….

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Daily Outtakes: UWF Search Committee looks great, or does it?

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews created another dramatic moment when she withheld from the public the names of the…

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Breaking News

Zach Smith named chairman of UWF Presidential Search

During roll call, we learned the 15 members of the University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee: Former Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward Vice-Chair of the…

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Podcast: Surprising Literary Legacy Hidden in Your Local Drugstore

What if I told you that some of America’s greatest literature was born not in ivy-covered universities or prestigious publishing houses, but on the magazine…

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Trending News—Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Auditor General Looks at PLT refund The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director…

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UWF Hedges

Daily Outtakes: Rebecca Matthews Cannot Chair Presidential Search Committee

The University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual meeting today from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The agenda lists Board of…

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UWF Presidential Search Committee Holds Public Forum

The University of West Florida has begun its presidential search process to determine who will replace Dr. Martha Saunders. Last week, UWF Board of Trustees…

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Trending Posts – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

Best of the Coast Returns —The big news is our 2025 Best of the Coast issue that is on the stands. For 24 years, we’ve…

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When School Safety Fails: GBHS Case That Should Alarm Every Parent

A recent lawsuit against the Santa Rosa County School Board has exposed disturbing failures in student safety that led to a sexual assault at Gulf…

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Presentation on 1963 Bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and U S. Senator Doug Jones will be the guest speaker at a community event presented…

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Student Sues School Board Over Alleged Sexual Assault Case

Student Files Lawsuit Against Santa Rosa County School Board Over Alleged Sexual Assault at Gulf Breeze High School.  A lawsuit filed Monday in Santa Rosa…

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UWF establishes Office of Military Services

The University of West Florida established the Office of Military Services (OMS), bringing together the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs and the Military…

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Daily Outtakes: Heritage-DeSantis Bloc Keeps Control of UWF

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees held committee meetings and a special board meeting on Thursday. Heritage Foundation senior fellow Adam Kissel, who…

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