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: “When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming […]

Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees

Zack Smith appointed to UWF Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.