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McMahon has a limited background in education, and a long career as a business executive. She'd be stepping into an agency the president hopes to dissolve.

The percentage of people who work remotely in St. Johns County nearly tripled from 8.6% in 2018 to almost 24% in 2023, tops in the U.S.

Japan can call itself the world champion of baseball. The Japanese team captured the inaugural World Baseball Classic by beating Cuba 10-6 in the championship game San Diego.

A soon-to-be-released report will estimate Florida’s agriculture industry sustained about $1.07 billion in damages from Hurricane Ian, with growers of citrus, vegetable and horticultural crops taking the biggest hits from the wind, rains and flooding.

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble & Combo in concert on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus.

This first concert will have a food theme, which has led to a fortuitous pairing with the Argo Pantry. “I was looking for music for the fall concert and I came across several tunes that had food titles,” Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola, director of the Jazz Studies said. “As I was searching, I also noticed that I had an information card about the Argo Pantry, which I was only vaguely aware of, on my desk. Since my programming and the Argo Pantry seemed to be aligned, I decided a concert highlighting the pantry would be a perfect pairing. A great opportunity to help raise awareness of the Argo Pantry with both our students and with the greater community who may be able to support the program.”

Much of the food themed music is more obscure. By programming these pieces, the band gets to experience a lesser-known, but wonderful portion of the jazz repertoire. The Jazz Combo will present tunes like Johnny Mercer's "Tangerine," Barney Kessel's "Swedish Pastry" and Chris Yacich's "I Like Bananas." The Jazz Ensemble will perform classic repertoire like Ricardel and Evans' "Frim Fram Sauce" (made famous by the Nat King Cole Trio) or Dexter Gordon's "Cheesecake," and lesser-known pieces like Bob Curnow's "Saffron" or Rick Hirsh's "Free Food?"

The Argo Pantry was established about 8 years ago to help UWF students who suffer from food insecurity, which can be a significant barrier to academic success. College students who experience food insecurity often struggle to support themselves while working, attending classes and dealing with other life issues. While it is estimated that 30% of UWF students consider themselves food insecure, the Argo Pantry hopes to minimize the issue, allowing students to focus on academic goals and progress toward degree completion.

The Argo Pantry accepts non-perishable food items, personal care items, laundry detergent and school supplies. You can also send items directly to the Argo Pantry via Amazon or make a tax-deductible gift through the UWF Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Face coverings are not required, however the University, as well as the CDC, highly recommends the use of face coverings indoors. This will allow us to keep our on-campus and off-campus communities safe. For tickets or more information, visit uwf.edu/cfpa or call the CFPA box office at 850.857.6285.

It's Military Appreciation Day at the museum! All active duty members, veterans, and their families receive free admission to the museum today with valid military ID. Simply present your military ID at check in to receive museum access for your family.

Schedule of Events
-Check out the sciPad and play interactive games on our room-sized iPad from 12-3 p.m.
-Join us for a Creature Feature at 1:30 p.m. where you can get up close with some of the center's Animal Ambassadors. Seating for the Creature Feature is available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations accepted.
-Museum indoor exhibit halls and outdoor exploration spaces are open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

This event sponsored in part by the Air Force Research Laboratory

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The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign.