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Federal Cuts Threaten WSRE PBS: Foundation Faces Shutdown

9/27/2025

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Story summary

Federal cuts to public broadcasting threaten WSRE, Pensacola's PBS affiliate.
Pensacola State College (PSC) decertified the WSRE Foundation and seeks control of WSRE’s assets.
The foundation met to address potential shutdowns; PSC staff were asked not to attend.
The foundation holds about $5 million with restrictions; four solutions, including streaming PBS online, were proposed, and Amy Day, Foundation Vice Chair, stressed commitment.

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Story summary

Federal cuts to public broadcasting threaten WSRE, Pensacola's PBS affiliate.
Pensacola State College (PSC) decertified the WSRE Foundation and seeks control of WSRE’s assets.
The foundation met to address potential shutdowns; PSC staff were asked not to attend.
The foundation holds about $5 million with restrictions; four solutions, including streaming PBS online, were proposed, and Amy Day, Foundation Vice Chair, stressed commitment.