MESS Hall Illuminates Space
Pensacola students are bringing the cosmos to life through glowing works of art at the MESS Hall’s latest exhibit, ‘Illuminate: Space.’ This immersive exhibit was…
Senate on Higher Ed searches differs from Salzman’s version
A Florida Senate bill currently advancing through committees would preserve existing protections that shield most applicants for state college and university presidencies from public disclosure…
Senate committee rejects UWF trustee by 5-4 vote
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections this morning held a confirmation hearing for University of West Florida Trustee Adam Kissel. The panel rejected…
Council on Aging Senors Programs at risk due to DOGE layoffs
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs at Risk: Council on Aging Faces Funding Crisis The Council on Aging of West Florida is facing a serious funding crisis that…
Breaking: Rudman resigns from PSC Board of Trustees
At the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections hearing this morning, Chairman Senator Don Gaetz announced that Dr. Joel Rudman sent a text to his…
Daily Outtakes: Gaetz drops ACHA, DCF heads from hearing
Florida’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Crestview), will not confirm Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun…
Senate unlikely to pass ‘Shots for Tots’ bill
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised…
BREAKING: #UKunduGood Campaign honors McDonald’s employee
In a heartwarming surprise this week, the University of West Florida’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health awarded Michelle, a local McDonald’s drive-thru worker, the…
Senate needs to ask other UWF trustees the Yenor question
The three Board of Governors’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees sailed through the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education…
UWF earns national recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach
The University of West Florida (UWF) has achieved more recognition in the cybersecurity education landscape, securing second place in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award…
Florida’s appeal hits the skids; Pensacola may be the unicorn
According to Redfern, the flow of U.S. residents moving to Florida and other Sun Belt states slowed significantly in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift…
Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend
As we kick off a new week, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of the blog posts that developed over the weekend….
Pensacola: DeSantis’ Waterloo
Governor Ron DeSantis may have finally met his political Waterloo in Northwest Florida. What began as routine appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board…
Form 990 shows Governor’s Cup lost money
The Numbers Don’t Add Up: DeSantis’ Governor’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Lost Money Despite Claims of “Massive” Fundraising Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold claims about…
Top Posts: Week ending April 19, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to Pensacola for the first time since appointing five outsiders to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees generated several…
BREAKING: Rudman skips country to avoid Senate hearing
Senate Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) called to say that Dr. Joel Rudman will not appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections to seek approval…
Unlikely Conservative Heroes: Gaetz, Andrade and Salzman stand against DeSantis
From Loyal Allies to Independent Voices In the shifting landscape of Florida politics, three Northwest Florida Republicans have emerged as unexpected champions of local control…
Daily Outtakes: Text messages show DeSantis attorney’s involvement
When Stephanie White asked Hope Florida Foundation attorney about the $10 million settlement and its distribution, Jeff Aaron said: “With regard to those transactions. I…
UWF gives hope to Idaho GOP resistance
Christa Hazel texted me a link to the Idaho Education News article on Scott Yenor’s resignation from the University of West Florida Board of Trustees….
Pensacola Navy Days Celebrates Military Heritage
Pensacola Navy Days, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and the Pensacola Ice Flyers, returns this spring to honor the rich military heritage of the…
