Good morning, Pensacola.

Pete Moore Chevrolet donated two new Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks to Pensacola Beach Lifeguards on Friday, June 12 as part of the Safe Shores program to boost beach safety at Casino Beach.

The contribution adds to vehicle donations from the business since 2004 to support local rescue efforts.

Feeding the Gulf Coast broke ground on expanding its Milton warehouse on Industrial Boulevard last Monday; the project adds over 6,000 sqft of food storage, a commercial kitchen, training space and volunteer area to help serve more than 145,000 food-insecure residents along the Panhandle.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is opening today at 5110 N.

Ninth Ave with music, giveaways, and a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting. Located in the former Red Lobster building (featuring local school tributes), the new store includes a drive-through for fast service.

Public school enrollment dropped nearly 6% since last year, so Escambia officials are reaching out to parents & hosting events to boost numbers for the next school year while similar trends in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa add urgency as they monitor for possible consolidations.

Escambia County Public Schools may add $1 to ticket prices for football, basketball and softball due to rising security costs; if approved + the change will begin with the 2026-27 school year, while tickets for swimming, tennis, golf and cross-country events remain free.

At the Wildlife Sanctuary, Apollo, a 43-year-old bald eagle with arthritis, is receiving special care to stay comfortable as he faces age challenges.

The sanctuary will host the Let Freedom Wing market on July 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring art, food, and animal encounters (excluding its eagles).

Area officials reported that sargassum is heavily washing ashore from Navarre to Perdido Key today.

County natural resources and local vendors are using permitted machinery and manual cleanup (following turtle watch guidelines) to manage the algae that releases strong odors and may impact breathing.

Escambia County Fire Rescue tested Florida-certified firefighters on Monday (including seven who passed the physical abilities test and four who qualified through prior training) to fill 10 vacancies.

The 11 candidates will be interviewed today to complete the recruitment process.

West Bogia Road in McDavid is now open after nearly six inches of rain washed out the road on May 31.

FDOT crews spent $150,000 to install new pipes, guardrails + base materials and will pave the rest in a few days as rain continues.

The Holley-Navarre Fire District is asking voters to approve an August referendum to raise firefighter wages from $15.33 to about $17 or $18 an hour.

If approved, the new budget would increase to $6 million with residents paying an extra $68 annually, and the change will take effect in October.

On June 12, swimmers beat the heat at Cecil T.

Hunter Pool as lifeguard Brock Prindle ensured all children wore life vests & families enjoyed safe water fun. The busy pool remains a key spot for Pensacola residents to cool off during hot days.

Tate High School offensive lineman Darell Villanueva, who is 6-foot-5 and 312 pounds, committed to Florida International University on June 15 — he had also received an offer from Middle Tennessee State and helped guide his team to a 10-4 record and a FIT championship game.

Ravioli Pasta Making Class

6-9 p.m. — Bodacious Shops — Contact us for pricing — Discover the joy of making and stuffing your own ravioli in this hands-on culinary experience.

Prismatic Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Handlebar — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with the band Prismatic performing live.

The Molly Ringwalds Concert

8:30 – 10:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — $30 — Experience the ultimate 80's music revival with The Molly Ringwalds in an unforgettable concert.

Armor for Sleep Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Handlebar — Tickets required — Experience an evening of live music from Armor for Sleep as they showcase their talent and artistry.

Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland

7-10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Discount tickets available — Experience a captivating journey through Irish culture with music and dance performances.

Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. — The Handlebar — Tickets from $104 — Experience a must-see live performance by Skweezy Jibbs in Pensacola.

Creed Fisher & Frank Foster Live Concert

7 p.m. — Wild Greg's Saloon — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of country music with Creed Fisher and Frank Foster.

Montgomery Biscuits at Pensacola Blue Wahoos

5-7:05 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a day at the ballpark creating memories with loved ones while watching Minor League baseball.

Second Sunday Salsa at Emerald Republic Brewing

6-10 p.m. — Emerald Republic Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.

PYP Member Meetup & Game Night

6-8 p.m. — Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center — Free for members — Connect with fellow young professionals over games while sharing ideas for future events.