UWF School of Nursing topped the state (89.4%) and national (91.6%) averages for 2024, with 97.67% of its graduates passing the exam on their first attempt.
Yep, a tornado hit Ellyson
From Escambia County: The National Weather Service of Mobile released its damage survey following Tuesday’s severe weather that damaged warehouses in the Ellyson Industrial Park. The damage survey revealed an EF1 tornado…
League of Women Voters and others announced Civics forum
Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m., starting on Feb. 25 at Overflow Health Alliance Pensacola, 3101 N Davis Highway.
Judge Rodgers wastes no time on Depo-Provera case
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s (MDL) decision to centralize Depo-Provera lawsuits in Pensacola under Federal Judge M. Casey Rodgers represents a significant vote of confidence in the Northern District of…
HCA Florida West also makes Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals
HCA Florida West Hospital named by Premier/Fortune as one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the Nation, giving Pensacola two hospitals on this list.
Bloomberg: Florida is a petri dish for the far-right
Bloomberg’s Mary Ellen Klas: ‘Florida has become a petri dish for far-right attempts to remake higher education.’ UWF is caught in the crossfire.
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust has no agreement with City or County for CRA dollars
Escambia Children’s Trust has $1.8 million of Pensacola CRA funds. The mayor wants them spent to help city kids but is now considering providing childcare.
Marlins name Prada as new manager for Blue Wahoos
The Miami Marlins announced today that Nelson Prada will lead the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos as manager for the 2025 season. Prada has over 700 career wins.
Mayor Reeves discusses LDC, Housing, Bay Center’s future
Pensacola Mayor Reeves wants to tackle the Land Development Code to ease the housing crisis, which he said is the “#1 public policy issue.” facing U.S. cities.
Gaetz, Andrade tackle rising property insurance costs
Sen. Don Gaetz and Rep. Alex Andrade have proposed legislation aimed at tackling Florida’s soaring property insurance costs, which are a statewide crisis.
Flordia Legislative Jewish Caucus asks DeSantis to reconsider Yenor
This morning, the bipartisan Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider the appointment of Scott Yenor to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees because of “his…
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola makes Top 50 Heart Hospitals list
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has earned a spot on Fortune and Premier Inc.’s list of the 50 best cardiovascular hospital – the eighth time making the list
DeSantis makes up w/lawmakers, another special session called
Florida lawmakers are reconvening with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s support to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration. The new session begins today.
State Senator questions UWF trustee Scott Yenor’s views
UWF Board chairman Scott Yenor’s criticizing U.S. senators for being Jewish bothers State Senator Randy Fine. Why did Yenor bring it up in Hegseth hearings?
Daily Outtakes: Frank White appointed to Citizens board
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has appointed Pensacola attorney and Inweekly Rising Star (2011) Frank White to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. He replaces outgoing board member Scott…
Nick Saban pays tribute to Jalen Hurts
Former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban posted this on Facebook after Sunday’s Super Bowl about his former QB and Super Bowl MVP: Jalen Hurts’ story is not just about football. It’s about…
United Florida Faculty says write lawmakers about UWF trustees
Faculty union asks emails to be sent to Sen. Don Gaetz asking him not to support DeSantis’ appointees, Scott Yenor and Adam Kissel., to the UWF Board of Trustees.
Trump fires national archivist; historians object
The American Historical Association has sent a letter to President Trump regarding the firing of the United States Archivist. The job cannot be political.
Depo-Provera litigation consolidated for trials in Pensacola
The Depo-Provera lawsuits will be consolidated under Federal Judge M. Casey Rodgers and tried in the Northern District of Florida in Pensacola.
DeSantis cronyism fills FIU presidency position
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunze has been named Florida International University’s interim president and is expected to be given the position permanently.