Marcus D. Ellison
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Photos from the Past: How Pensacola Looked 100 Years Ago
Reading Time: 7 minutesThere is a particular kind of silence inside old photographs. It is not the silence of emptiness, but the hush that arrives when time pauses and the ordinary becomes historic. A century ago, Pensacola looked familiar in outline and unfamiliar in detail. The bay was still the city’s constant, the streets still funneled people toward […]
Construction Begins on the District’s First Green School
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe first shovels in the ground mark more than the start of a building project. They mark a shift in how a school district thinks about learning spaces, long-term costs, student well-being, and the environment. With construction now underway on the district’s first green school, the community is watching the promise of a healthier, more […]
The First Europeans in Florida: New Archaeological Findings
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe history of European presence in Florida has long been shaped by written chronicles, expedition reports, and later historical interpretations. For centuries, these sources defined who the “first Europeans” were, when they arrived, and where they traveled. In recent decades, archaeology has begun to refine, challenge, and sometimes complicate these narratives. New discoveries across Florida […]
Gaetz Condemns Sessions’ Marijuana Crackdown
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn early 2018, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz publicly criticized then–Attorney General Jeff Sessions following a shift in federal policy related to marijuana enforcement. The response came after the Department of Justice moved to rescind guidance that had limited federal prosecution in states where marijuana laws had been relaxed. The policy change drew reactions from lawmakers […]
NSA Selects UWF as Southeast Cybersecurity Hub
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Security Agency has selected the University of West Florida (UWF) as a regional cybersecurity hub for the Southeast United States, marking a significant milestone for both the university and the broader Gulf Coast region. The designation places UWF at the center of a federal effort to strengthen cybersecurity education, workforce development, and research […]