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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pensacola woman critically injured when medical issue led to crash
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola woman was critically injured when she suffered a medical issue and crashed her car. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, the 66-year-old woman was driving a Buick sedan in the parking lot of Bellview Plaza in Pensacola when she hit a dumpster and bushes. Blue Marlin Grand Championship weigh-ins reel in fishing's greatest prize The woman apparently suffered a medical episode and hit the dumpster before coming to rest in the bushes, the release said. The woman was taken to a local hospital and the investigation is continuing, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Fight breaks out at Pensacola water park — what the Escambia County Sheriff's Office says
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident at a Pensacola water park. Fort Walton Beach man accused of battery arrested after barricading himself in home, according to police According to officials with the sheriff's office, a fight broke out in the gift shop of Splash City Adventures between a 16-year-old employee and a 52-year-old visitor. ECSO officials said deputies were called to the water park at around 5:20 p.m. on July 13 for a report of an 'unknown problem.' Officials said they spoke with the employee, who said she was approached by the woman who was angry and demanded to talk with a manager. The woman then allegedly became aggressive and hit the employee in the face, which prompted a fight. The suspect then left the park and when deputies called her, she told them that the employee initiated the fight, according to officials. According to deputies, the woman attempted to leave the store but was blocked by the employee, which is when she pushed the employee out of the way, initiating the fight. Officials said there are no working surveillance cameras at the park and the fight wasn't captured. Pensacola woman critically injured when medical issue led to crash The injuries did not require EMS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
University of West Florida adds civil engineering program
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Students at the University of West Florida will soon be able to take advantage of a new engineering program. Mobile police, firefighters respond to Africatown crash Starting fall semester, the UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will launch its Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. According to a UWF news release, the program will be offered in the newly formed Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, and aims to provide students with 'hands-on education that prepares them for leadership in the civil engineering field.' 'This new program was created in direct response to the workforce needs of local companies,' said Dr. Mohamed Khabou, dean of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. 'With demand for civil engineers in Northwest Florida expected to grow by 13 percent between 2021 and 2031, almost twice the national rate, the program will help contribute much-needed, highly paying jobs to the local economy.' The curriculum's design incorporated input from local companies, in an effort to give students a solid understanding of physics, mathematics, mechanics and materials science while also gaining a deep understanding of civil engineering principles. 'We don't just build structures — we build the future,' Dr. M.A. Karim, founding chair and professor of civil engineering, said. 'The new civil engineering program empowers the next generation of civil engineers to design smarter, build stronger, and lead with purpose.' According to the release, graduates from the program will be ready for a variety of careers, including land development, residential and non-residential construction, infrastructure construction and maintenance, transportation, environmental remediation, and hydrology. Dauphin Island hosts 67th Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at UWF, check out their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Another DeSantis ally takes the helm of a public university in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Another former Republican lawmaker and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis is officially taking the helm of one of Florida's public universities. Manny Diaz, who DeSantis previously appointed to be his state commissioner of education , started his first day on the job Monday as the interim president of the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Another DeSantis ally takes the helm of a public university in Florida
Another former Republican lawmaker and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis is officially taking the helm of one of Florida's public universities. Manny Diaz, who DeSantis previously appointed to be his state commissioner of education, started his first day on the job Monday as the interim president of the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Diaz is a former social studies teacher and assistant principal who as a state lawmaker became one of the key architects behind Florida's recent push to expand charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately run. He'll lead the school on an interim basis while university leaders conduct a job search, and is expected to pursue the permanent position. 'I am honored to step into this role and lead the University of West Florida into this next chapter. UWF has a proud legacy and a promising future, and I look forward to working alongside our students, faculty, staff and community partners to continue building on its momentum," Diaz said in a statement. 'Together, we will advance and explore new opportunities to serve our region and state with excellence.' With Diaz's appointment, five of the state's 12 public universities will be led by former Republican lawmakers or lobbyists, a move that is expected to help extend DeSantis' legacy in higher education long after his time in office. Speaking at a press event Monday, DeSantis said the appointment of Diaz to lead UWF is similar to the pick of another former education commissioner to lead New College of Florida, a move meant to overhaul the liberal arts school known for its progressive independent streak and turn it into a more conservative classical institution. 'I think there's a lot of potential there,' DeSantis said of UWF. DeSantis' recent decision to appoint new, more conservative members to the school's board has sparked controversy. Supporters of the push to advance lawmakers above traditional academic leaders say it will grant the schools the political capital to secure critical state funding and navigate a rapidly shifting legal landscape. Critics see it as another sign that alignment with the governor's conservative education agenda has become a prerequisite for leading the state's public universities. Last month, the state university system board rejected a longtime academic as the next president of the University of Florida, amid sharp criticism from political conservatives about the candidate's past support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. UF, considered one of the top public research universities in the country, is still looking for a permanent president. Leading a Florida university generally comes with a multiyear contract for a salary of at least six-figures and a plush on-campus residence. The process for picking these leaders happens largely behind closed doors, creating what the state's Republican House speaker has called 'a spoil system for a select few.' ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
