University of West Florida President Martha Saunders Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders speaks at a podium during a public address, smiling as she delivers remarks.

Dr. Martha Saunders, President of the University of West Florida (UWF), announced her resignation on Monday, concluding an eight-year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements and recent political challenges. In a letter addressed to students, faculty, and staff, Saunders stated: โ€œWhen I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming […]

Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Inmate Death at Jail

Interior view of a jail housing unit with metal tables and stools, captioned โ€œInmate Dies at Walton County Jailโ€ in yellow banner text.

An inmate held in confinement at the Walton County Jail was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later pronounced dead, according to the Walton County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Jessie Raby, who was being housed in Holmes County while awaiting trial for the 2024 murders of his mother and brother, was found on the floor of his […]