July 16th COVID-19 Update

State Education Leaders Say Reopening Schools Has Paved the Way for Innovation

State education leaders spoke optimistically Wednesday about Florida’s ability to ready schools, colleges, and universities for students to return to campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn more here.

29 Black-owned Small Businesses in Pensacola Area Receive Microgrants from The Spring

The Spring on Monday announced 29 recipients of the microgrants, which were created in the midst of a movement to support Black-owned businesses following protests over the death of George Floyd and police brutality. Of those 29 recipients, 25 had not received any other loans or grants since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more here.