Budget negotiations remain stalled. During Tuesday’s session, Perez announced the House has offered several proposals, including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.” Perez, who previously advocated for…
UWF Board chair to faculty: “We are in a pivotal moment in Florida higher education”
Dear Colleagues, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with President Saunders and know her decision to resign was made with much thought and reflection. Her years of service have made a lasting…
Presser Takeaways: Recycling Rates, American Magic, Budget
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his weekly press conference this morning. Fresh off a flight from Washington D.C., he shared insights from his meetings with federal officials and provided details on the…
NETC names Pensacola native Sailor of the Year
The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) has announced Master-at-Arms First Class (MA1) Patrick Hill as its fiscal year 2024 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held at Naval Air…
Invoice Impasse: Childers refusing to cut checks, putting tourism at risk
On a Friday afternoon in late April 2025, Betsy Wooten from the Clerk of Courts office typed out a message to Allyson Parden at the Office of Management & Budget. The subject…
How will the UWF Board handle the presidential search?
We have two recent examples of how Trustees have handled presidential searches; each has taken a very different approach. In February, the University of South Florida (USF) and Florida International University (FIU)…
County firefighters may get a contract with wage scales
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is poised to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the county’s professional firefighters on Thursday, May 15. This agreement represents months of negotiation and…
Daily Outtakes: Kohler releases plan for Bay Center task force
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Michael S. Kohler has introduced a formal resolution to establish the Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee (BCAC), responding to Pensacola Mayor D.C….
Five Flags Speedway supercharges Friday Night
Racing fans and families looking for affordable entertainment are in for a treat this Friday, May 16, as Five Flags Speedway combines two fan-favorite events into one action-packed evening. Unbeatable $5 Admission…
Manny Díaz Jr. Emerges as Frontrunner for UWF Presidency
Manny Díaz Jr., Florida’s current Commissioner of Education, is reportedly the leading candidate to become the next president of the University of West Florida following Martha Saunders’ resignation. Background: Diaz has the…
Don Gaetz commends Saunders for leaving “in Triumph”
State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out this message after learning of University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders’ resignation: Dr Saunders is an exceptional academic leader and a superb president of…
Remembering Meteorologist John Edd Thompson
John Edd Thompson, a beloved meteorologist for WALA-TV and WKRG-TV, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Thompson made his most significant mark at…
Step-by-step on the Zach Attack
In his first appearance as a University of West Florida Board of Trustees member, Trustee Zach Smith wasted no time making his presence felt at the May 8 board meeting. Appointed just…
Breaking: UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders resigns
Dr. Martha Saunders sent this to UWF faculty and students at 10:26 a.m.: When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming home. This University gave…
Santa Rosa Rookie of Year: Sara McPherson
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Sara McPherson, a CTE instructor at Navarre High School, as the 2025 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Thursday…
Podcast: The Fight for Accountability in Airman’s Death
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson has taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for their loved one. After nearly a year of careful preparation, attorneys Brian Barr…
The Ides of May: Escambia County’s Pivotal May 15 Meeting
As Escambia County Commissioners prepare for their May 15 meeting, three major issues await resolution, with one notable absence from the agenda. Like the historic Roman date that marked a turning point,…
Top Stories: Week ended May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff’s obession with remaking the University of West Florida gave a several stories, all of which led to the ambush of the UWF President Martha Saunders. It…
The Plot to Fire Martha Saunders
In reviewing the events of the past week, it is clear that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his minions want to get rid of University of West Florida President Martha Saunders. They set…
Charles Bare: 2025 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) named Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare a 2025 Home Rule Hero, highlighting his exceptional advocacy during this year’s Legislative Session. The award recognizes his commitment to…