
With a Save UWF town hall set for March 18, locals unite to support the University of West Florida. Hungry for more information about the new UWF trustees, they have been reading our posts over the past two months. More readers have bookmarked Rick’s Blog in their browsers.
1. RED FLAG ALERT: UWF Faculty Senate raises concerns
UWF Faculty Senate warns: Proposed transfer credit changes could lower standards, harm students, and damage UWF’s reputation among Florida universities. Read more.
2. Daily Outtakes: The Fight for UWF’s Soul—Dr. Judy Bense Speaks Out
UWF’s soul is at stake: Former President Judy Bense rallied the community against a political takeover. ‘If we don’t fight, we’re complicit.’ Read more.
3. Stroberger throws shade on local developer
Someone needs to gift Commissioner Stroberger the book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” Snide remarks and lengthy written statements aren’t working. We can think Pam Childers for this mess. Read more.
4. The Final Pour: Our chat with Nick Zangari before Badlands changes hands
After 25 years downtown, Nick Zangari is stepping away from Badlands. Sena Maddison and I sat down with him to reminisce how he became a downtown institution. Thanks to the PNJ for picking up this news a week after our interview. Their coverage boosted our hits. Read more.
5. (tie) Daily Outtakes: TDC revisits Chappie James Memorial dispute
TDC chairman David Bears believes the BCC, with Pam Childers’ endorsement, is breaking the law by spending bed taxes on the Chappie James Memorial. Read more.
Four commissioners voice support for Save UWF
Four Escambia Commissioners unite against “egregious” UWF trustee pick as faculty flee — “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it in the wrong way.” Read more.
Inweekly
From Courtroom to the Page: Mike Papantonio’s new legal thriller, The Middleman, introduces readers to how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are driving up prescription drug prices and putting independent pharmacies out of business. Read more.
Outtakes—Open for Who?: The DeSantis administration threats to sue businesses for their policies that may hurt stock prices flies in the face of true conservatism and our free-market economy. Read more.
Vouchers Impact Public Schools: During the 2023-24 school year, Escambia ranked third in the state in the percentage of students who attend a private school at 21.2%. Only Martin (44.4%) and Jefferson (38.6%) topped Escambia, according to the Florida Department of Education. Read more.
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