Manny Diaz appointed UWF president in swift fashion, with record salary

In a whirlwind fashion, UWF trustees interviewed and approved the sole candidate in the same meeting and Manny Diaz was selected as president with package just under $1M.

University of West Florida names new chief of police

A former Santa Rosa County Sheriff's leader has been hired as the new University of West Florida police chief.
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Gov. DeSantis names an appointment and reappointment to the UWF Board of Trustees

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this month that he’s appointed Kevin Mason to the panel that oversees policy for UWF. DeSantis ...

UWF students raise service dogs for Canine Companions

Top Stories from Jan. PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida’s Transfer Task Force is making an impact by ...
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University of West Florida picks decorated lawman as new police chief

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 9, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — University of West Florida administrators have named the school’s new police chief. A school news release said ...

Derek Moore big man on campus at Montevallo after setting school scoring record

Montevallo's Derek Moore had an idea he was having a good game Saturday night at West Florida. He didn't know how good until ...

Anonymous letter sparks concerns over UWF interim president's charter school plans

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- An anonymous letter to a state agency is sharing major concern about the leadership of interim president manny diaz at the university of west ...