Apr 30, 2015
Raider Games hosts 61 athletes
More than 60 young athletes gathered Friday morning to show off their skills at Navarre High School’s Bennett C. Russell Stadium for the fourth annual Raider Games.
Apr 23, 2015
Florida school districts halt testing amid new problems
Florida school districts across the state were forced Monday to halt the latest round of state standardized testing amid renewed problems with the online system used to administer the test.
Apr 16, 2015
Science center takes kids on an OdysSea
In addition to the sea life that resides at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, visitors were welcomed by rabbits, a python, an owl and even a baby kangaroo Saturday at the third annual Autism OdysSea.
Apr 9, 2015
More delays for teachers’ contract renewal
Santa Rosa County teachers will continue operating under an expired contract after union negotiators failed to reach a renewal agreement, and the school district’s chief negotiator April 2 declared an impasse.
Apr 2, 2015
Groundbreaking slated for autism learning center
East Hill Academy (EHA), a nonprofit school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will break ground on a two-story classroom expansion funded in part by a 2014 grant from Impact 100.
Apr 2, 2015
Young musicians share the spotlight at national conference
With a first name that translates to “sweet melody,” it’s only fitting that Ariana Sealy is serious about music.
Mar 26, 2015
Obama announces $240M in new pledges for STEM education
President Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math.
Mar 26, 2015
UWF to host annual Take Back The Night event
The University of West Florida Wellness Services and UWF Peer Educators will host the 16 annual Take Back The Night event Wednesday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the University Commons Auditorium. This year’s theme is “It’s On Us,” a national sexual assault awareness campaign.
Mar 26, 2015
Foundation seeks scholarship applicants
The AHEPA-Pensacola Charitable Foundation, Inc., has annually awarded scholarships available for Northwest Florida (Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties) applicants open to all fields of study. Scholarships are available to those entering or already attending a college or university during calendar year 2015.
Mar 26, 2015
Richard Blanco to visit Northwest Florida State
Richard Blanco, the first Latino immigrant poet chosen to read at a presidential inauguration, will be the featured distinguished author at Northwest Florida State College’s annual NWFSC Reads.