Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 26, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Health ...

A former Santa Rosa County Sheriff's leader has been hired as the new University of West Florida police chief.

Univesity of West Florida has 15,666 students enrolled for Fall 2025 classes Pensacola State College passes 10,000 enrollment mark for first time in 11 years Family connections and a chance to do ...

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth is the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. University's Board of Trustees must approve the changes to Holiday Calendar.

“I’m excited for what lies ahead for UWF,” Diaz said at a press conference Wednesday. “I will lead with integrity and vision and a deep respect for the mission but I will not hesitate to continue to ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida Board of Trustees has announced the new president of the college. Manny Diaz Jr., who has been the interim president since July, will be the ...

UWF Presidential Search Committee plans in-person meetings with some candidates before recommending finalists to board of trustees Zack Smith, UWF trustee and search committee chair, said the ...

UWF Presidential Search Committee recommends a $800K-$1.2M compensation package for next president UWF Interim President Manny Diaz’s currently earns $744,000 a year. Saunders earned $784,000 annually ...