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Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Two motorcyclists injured after collision in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A two-sport motorcycle crash occurred early Sunday morning at 2:50 a.m. near Sorrento Road and Choctaw Road in Escambia County. FHP says a white and red Suzuki motorcycle driven by a 19-year-old Pensacola man and a black and green Kawasaki motorcycle driven by a 21-year-old Maryland man were both headed east on SR 292 side by side.
Blue Wahoos Forecast – July 21st, 2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG) – It’s been another wet start to our day and we’ll see more showers and storms continue through the afternoon. One or two of those showers could pass over Wahoos Stadium around first pitch, but overall it will be cloudy, warm and muggy for tonight’s game. Temperatures will sit in the mid to upper 80s with winds out of the south/southwest at 5-10 mph.
Many Florida Republicans believe Senator Marco Rubio to be a top contender for the job of Secretary of State
SEATTLE - We all heard the phrase "when one door closes, another opens," and for 53-year-old Senator from Florida Marco Rubio, the popular saying could not be more true. Eight years ago, he missed out on the chance of being elected as the Republican presidential nominee for 2016. More recently, many people believed Rubio was a top candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 elections, which eventually went to Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. But Florida Republicans argue that there is another door that could open for Rubio, as they see him as top contender for another high-profile job in a future Trump administration.
Florida Republican Party chair says RNC reenergized party: "People are fired up"
MIAMI — The Republican Party reenergized this past week at the Republican National Convention, where former President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt.CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power, the chair of the Republican Party of Florida, at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.Guest: Evan Power/Chair of the Republican Party of Florida
Universal Orlando Offers Special Unlimited Ticket to Florida Residents
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special Unlimited Days Ticket to Florida residents, allowing visits now through December 18th. That’s right, one ticket gets you unlimited days at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks in Central Florida. It’s also a sign that they would like an attendance boost the rest of the year ahead of the Epic Universe theme park opening in Orlando next year.
Previewing the Opponents: Miami has stocked up on talent and FSU will close out October at their place
Miami went 7-6 last season, including 3-5 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. The Hurricanes lost 27-20 at FSU in their annual rivalry game with the Seminoles. Miami began the season 4-0 by defeating Miami (Ohio), 38-3, Texas A&M, 48-33, and Bethune-Cookman, 48-7, at home, as well as winning at Temple, 41-7.
Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was scheduled to hold a news conference Monday morning in St. Petersburg. The governor was set to be joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Petersburg College. The topic of discussion was released.
$20 Million Refund Ordered: Pensacola City Forced to Return Franchise Fees to Gas Customers
A judge has ordered Pensacola to refund $18-20 million to natural gas customers for illegal franchise fees charged since 2011 and to stop these fees immediately. Pensacola Must Refund Up to $20 Million to Gas Customers According to the report of WKRG News 5, a judge has ordered the City of Pensacola to refund between […]
‘It's Not Fair' – Fraud targeting services for children with autism
For so many families with children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders, access to treatment like behavioral therapy, known as ABA is critical. But federal investigators tell NBC6 Investigates those resources have been targets for fraud in recent years. “There was a particular group of individuals that were trying...
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