News across Escambia County
School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close
Escambia school officials already chose to close Warrington and Lincoln Park. The committee only gets to decide where the students go. Who decided, and when? The post School Panel Chairman: We Were Told What to Close first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Johnnie Wright to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Press Release: Wright is the Regional... The post Pensacola Banker Appointed To PSC Board first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan
Mayor Reeves says money is not the problem for helping Pensacola's at-risk teens. The hard part? Deciding what to build. Listen to the podcast. The post Podcast: Pensacola’s Teens Need a Plan first appeared on Rick's Blog .
New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings
New College of Florida has plunged from No. 76 to No. 150 in U.S. News rankings. Alumni say the board must respond and hold President Corcoran accountable. The post New College Alumni Group Upset About U.S. News Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .
DeSantis’ commerce secretary approved as Pensacola State College president
He's the latest member of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to lead a state university or college.
UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings
UWF slips 4 spots in U.S. News rankings—but still beats its ranking from two years ago. President Diaz spins the drop, tries to capture a "win." The post UWF and Most Florida Universities Slip in Academic Rankings first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President
J. Alex Kelly trades Tallahassee for Pensacola State College — unanimously tapped as PSC's next president after a 107-applicant search. The post Board Approves Kelly as New PSC President first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017
UWF just landed 2 National Merit Finalists and 11 more top scholars on full-ride awards. Meet them and see which major dominates the class. The post UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Total 20 Since 2017 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF's Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here's what's in it and what's next. The post Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens
Escambia Children's Trust holds the tax rate flat but nearly stalls its $12.8M budget over a fight for at-risk teens ages 15-18. Full story here. The post Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF Named National Center of Excellence for Maritime Workforce Training
UWF just landed a national maritime workforce designation, one of only 16 in the U.S. Here's how 1,085 students are building Gulf Coast ships. The post UWF Named National Center of Excellence for Maritime Workforce Training first appeared on Rick's Blog .
District’s A Doesn’t Help Teachers
Escambia teachers got the district an A — union president Carol Cleaver says they're still waiting on a raise, lunch breaks & bereavement leave. The post District’s A Doesn’t Help Teachers first appeared on Rick's Blog .