Presser Notes: Sign Kerfuffle, Estuary Rah-rah & Charter Advice
Pensacola’s decade-running municipal experiment with the strong-mayor form of government has been a success, asserted Mayor Grover Robinson during his regular weekly…
Warrington Middle earns D, avoids death penalty
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has notified the Escambia County School District of Warrington Middle School’s 2021-2022 school grade. In its initial report, FLDOE…
Youth Summit: Career academies aren’t cutting it
School Superintendent Tim Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Shawn Dennis and the rest of district’s leadership team were noticeably absent from the Youth Summit held…
Council defangs proposed charter changes
Wrestling with a city charter and assessing potential revisions can be exhausting work, and Monday night, it wore out the Pensacola City…
Outtakes—Teachers Aren’t the Enemy
By Rick Outzen With a new academic school year starting next month, Florida’s teacher shortage is worsening. By the end of 2022, state officials estimate Florida could have more than 10,000 teaching vacancies. But…
More Manatees Move into Region
By Jeremy Morrison In recent years, manatees have been increasingly seen in regional waters. The reasons for the appearance of the aquatic mammal not traditionally found in Northwest Florida remain unclear, though scientists suspect…