In September 2014, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas fired Escambia High School head football coach Willie Spears despite the pleas and requests of his school board and an overflow crowd of Escambia High students,…
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County and Chamber announce support for four Triumph applications
The Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion & Development Commission (PEDC) won the Escambia County Commission’s approval for two projects to be presented to Triumph Gulf Coast for funding. Both projects also have the support…
Escambia County School District announces Top 10 teachers
2019 Top Ten Teachers of the Year Amy Blamires – Hellen Caro Elementary School William Broome – Woodham Middle School Shana Brown – Molino Park Elementary School Megan Carroll – Northview High…
Governor appoints white female to represent historic black school board district
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lee Hansen to the School Board of Escambia County. Hansen, 59, is the founder of the Global Corner International Learning Center and a 26-year…
Florida SBDC Network sets up office at FAU
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are announced today a new partnership to establish the Florida SBDC…
Panel supports term limits for school boards, appointed superintendent
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA School board members would be limited to eight years in office, and school superintendents would be appointed in all 67 school districts under measures…
Japanese Delegation to host panel discussion at UWF
With the goal of strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance and bringing Japanese experiences to the people of Florida, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan, the University of West Florida (UWF) and the Consulate-General of…
UWF suspends a fraternity and sorority for hazing
The Tau-Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity has been suspended for a minimum five-year period following the conclusion of an investigation into hazing as well as risk-management and alcohol-related misconduct. The…
Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series touches on monuments
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Nov. 30 at Historic Pensacola’s Museum of Commerce. A UWF…
Congressman Gaetz to host Congressional App Challenge
On Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m., Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting the 2017 Congressional App Challenge and STEM/ Cybersecurity Expo at the University of West Florida’s Pensacola campus. The Congressional…
Read about proposed Northwest Center for Dynamic Ocean Technologies at Port
Last week, we wrote about the need for a plan for the future of the Port of Pensacola. Triumph Gulf Coast uploaded the pre-screening form for the Northwest Center for Dynamic Ocean…
Jamie Sprague named UWF Associate Vice President for Human Resources
The University of West Florida has named Jamie Sprague the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, effective Jan. 2, 2018. In this role, Sprague will develop and implement policies, processes and training,…