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Despite objections, Triumph approves funding for PSC aircraft maintenance program
The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors rejected a Thursday call to withhold a $12.3 million grant award for a Pensacola State College Airframe and Powerplant program until such time as ST Engineering reimburses and covers travel costs for 300 Chilean workers the company had brought to this country. Grace Resendez McCaffrey, founder...
Pensacola moving forward on 2 stormwater projects with over $3 million in grant funding
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Two stormwater projects can now move forward in Pensacola as the city received over $3 million in grant funding. According to a City of Pensacola news release, the Langley Avenue Drainage Improvements Project and the Main Street Stormwater Improvements Project received funding after being among 197 eligible projects submitted to the […]
Pensacola man sentenced for grand theft over $20,000
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man received his sentence Thursday for grand theft over $20,000. Honorable Judge John F. Simon Jr. sentenced Damien Matthew Lopez to 25 years in state prison as a habitual felony offender. Simon also presided on Lopez’s trial on June 27, in which the jury found Lopez guilty as […]
Real News: Movie reviews, DNC recap and more
Jason reviews new movies hitting theatres, including “Blink Twice” and “The Crow.” He also shares his thoughts about what’s streaming, including “Incoming” and “The Murder of Air McNair.”. Pensacola delegate Jeff Nall recaps the Democratic National Convention. And the full show: Sena...
UWF students explore the Luna settlement and the Emanuel Point III shipwreck
“One of the benefits of our archaeology program is that our students acquire practical experience by engaging in survey, excavation, and field recording during the summer,” Bratten said. “This is complemented by subsequent classes in the fall and spring, where they have the opportunity to enroll in artifact conservation and analysis courses. These comprehensive experiences equip students with valuable research topics for graduate studies or specialized training that can lead to employment opportunities.”
Report: Pensacola woman walked around outside naked during neighbor's birthday party
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Pensacola woman was arrested for walking around outside naked during a neighbor's birthday party, according to an arrest report. Grace Ann Sharpe, 56, is charged with indecent exposure. The incident happened Sunday on Fowler Ave. as her neighbor was having a birthday party, according to...
Whitney Fike: Communicator of the Year
Pensacola Chapter members and organizations were honored at the Florida Public Relations Association’s Golden Image Awards and Pinnacle Awards Gala held Aug. 6, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay as part of the PR & Comms Summit, a 3-day communications and marketing conference. Whitney Fike, Regional Communications Manager at International Paper, received the Gold Pinnacle Award for Communicator of the Year. This was awarded to a public relations or communications practitioner who does exceptional work as a solo practitioner or as part of an agency, business, nonprofit or other organization that has some element of its business in the state of Florida.
Florida Supreme Court refuses to block execution for inmate convicted of killing student
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of killing a Florida State University student three decades ago, likely setting in motion last-minute federal court appeals before a scheduled execution next week.
Study: Florida Has One of the Highest ‘Quit Rates’ in the Nation
New research has revealed the states with the highest “quit rates”, and Florida finished among the top 10 highest rates. The study, which was conducted by Omega Law , analyzed the latest available data on quitting levels from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which states had the highest quit rates on average between October 2023 and January 2024. The final frontier state of Alaska was number 1, with an average rate of 3.5% from the months studied. Montana and Wyoming tied for second on the list, with a 4-month average quit rate of 3.18%. The were followed in third place by West Virginia, where the average quit rate is 2.98%.
Foganholi named to Florida State Board of Education after election loss
TALLAHASSEE — Three days after he lost a bid to stay on the Broward County School Board, Daniel Foganholi was appointed Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the State Board of Education.Foganholi, who was appointed in 2022 by DeSantis to the Broward board, finished third in a primary election for the seat Tuesday. His appointment to the State Board of Education will take effect Nov. 20, according to a news release from the governor's office.Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Friday congratulated Foganholi in a post on the social media platform X."I look forward to continuing to work with you to serve Florida's students," Diaz said in the post.But Jennifer Jenkins, founder of the group Educated We Stand, which is critical of DeSantis' education positions, blasted Foganholi's appointment."In a true democracy, elected officials are chosen by the people, not anointed by political power," Jenkins said in a prepared statement. "DeSantis' decision underscores his disregard for a government that reflects the will of its constituents and his preference for imposing his own political agenda."
Political battle for control of Florida schools remains after election
The big story: Floridians continued to parse through this week’s school board election results, in which several candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and right-leaning groups such as Moms for Liberty lost. For a second day, DeSantis offered an explanation for why his endorsements might have fallen flat. Gov....
Waterspouts Spotted In Florida This Week
PALM BEACH, FL - On Thursday, twin waterspouts were spotted by the Palm Beach Police Department just offshore of Palm Beach, Florida. Afternoon thunderstorms helped to trigger some waterspouts throughout the day. The forecast for Florida remains wet and stormy. As we head into Saturday, with the support of deep...
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