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Pensacola State Ends WSRE PBS Affiliation Amid Funding Cuts

9/18/2025

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The Pensacola State College Board of Trustees voted to end WSRE's PBS affiliation, effective next year.
Trustee Zack Smith raised concerns about oversight of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices related to a new hire.
College President Dr. Ed Meadows indicated that some WSRE positions will be eliminated, while others will merge into the college.
WSRE experienced a $1.5 million funding loss this year, leading to a reassessment of its future.
PBS programming will remain available until next June.

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Story summary

The Pensacola State College Board of Trustees voted to end WSRE's PBS affiliation, effective next year.
Trustee Zack Smith raised concerns about oversight of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices related to a new hire.
College President Dr. Ed Meadows indicated that some WSRE positions will be eliminated, while others will merge into the college.
WSRE experienced a $1.5 million funding loss this year, leading to a reassessment of its future.
PBS programming will remain available until next June.