Andrade on $115B budget: Tax Cuts, Healthcare Reform, and Hope Florida
As Florida legislators prepare for tonight’s final budget vote, State Rep. Alex Andrade offered insights into what he calls a “fiscally conservative” $115 billion spending…
Take Flight: New MaxFlight 360 Simulators at the National Naval Aviation Museum
Last Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum launched two new MaxFlight 360 simulators—cutting-edge attractions delivering the ultimate flight experience with heart-pounding 360-degree pitch, roll, and…
UWF Achieves #3 in State University System Rankings
As President Dr. Martha Saunders prepares to hand over her job, University of West Florida Provost Dr. Jaromy Kuhl announced to UWF Board of Trustees…
The Tale of the Sale of Old Stinky
The former Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) Main Street sewage treatment plant site, commonly known as “Old Stinky,” has become the focus of substantial redevelopment…
Top Reads: Week ended June 14, 2025
Readers followed closely the University of West Florida Board of Trustees and the Pensacola Beach Gateway debacle. UWF We posted Manny Diaz’s employment contract before…
Saturday Takeaways
The Florida Legislature dropped from its health care budget funding Hope Florida staff positions at the Department of Children and Families, eliminating over $2 million…
Baptist: The $2 Million Question
By Addy Ruiz Will the Escambia County Commission contribute $2 million to the demolition of the closed Baptist Hospital? Should it? Background: Two years after…
From Ole Miss Politics to Mysteries
A Conversation with Author Dr. Darden North In this podcast episode, I reconnected with longtime friend Dr. Darden North, a practicing gynecologist turned acclaimed mystery…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Trustee Tables Hoffman Tenure Despite Faculty Support
In a contentious move at Thursday’s University of West Florida Board of Trustees meeting, newly appointed trustee Zack (The Heritage Hack) Smith successfully tabled the…
Pensacola Honors Historic Burial Ground with Marker Ceremony
The City of Pensacola will commemorate the installation of a marker honoring the unmarked burial ground at Miraflores Park on Tuesday, June 17, at 9…
IHMC Pioneers the Future of Human-Machine Collaboration
The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) has always been ahead of the curve, but its latest venture into collaborative autonomy represents a…
UWF Trustees give Saunders full performance bonus
Chair Rebecca Matthews’ recommendation that President Dr. Martha Saunders receive her full 20% performance bonus received unanimous approval from the University of West Florida Board…
Latest in UWF BOT Mysteries
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees meets at 9 a.m. While we did receive the contract proposal for Interim President Manny Diaz Jr,…
Presser Takeaways: Major Infrastructure Updates and Service Changes
During his press conference on Wednesday, June 11, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves covered everything from major construction projects to service disruptions and upcoming community events….
Florida Blue Foundation awards grant for Blazer Academy
The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation has received a significant boost in its mission to empower local youth, thanks to a substantial grant from the Florida…
Pensacola International Airport: More improvements coming
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) continues its impressive growth trajectory, bolstered by strong federal support and strategic infrastructure improvements. Mayor D.C. Reeves recently returned from productive…
Hofberger gaslights local artists on beach gateway
After creating a viral storm on local social media, Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger hinted on her official Facebook page that she would have been…
Inweekly: Emily Ley’s Extraordinary Fight
What started as a simple love for school supplies has become one of the most compelling David vs. Goliath stories in American business today. Emily…
From Republican to Democrat: David Jolly’s Bold Vision
Former Republican congressman David Jolly is making waves in Florida politics with his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. His recent appearance on “(We…
Daily Outtakes: See UWF interim president’s proposed contract
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz will get a $319K pay increase if the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approves tomorrow the contract that…
