Good morning, Pensacola.

Fans planning to attend the Pensacola Beach Air Show on July 12 will face parking challenges as the Casino Beach lot closes at 3:30 a.m.; officials advise arriving early and using the free trolley service provided by the Santa Rosa Island Authority — additional parking is available at Park East and Park West.

Pensacola Beach Air Show will start Wednesday, July 9 with Breakfast with the Blues at 7:30 a.m.—the Blue Angels will practice on Thursday, rehearse on Friday, and fly officially on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tens of thousands of fans will watch over the emerald green waters — part of the Red, White & Blues Week celebration featuring more than a dozen military and civilian aerobatic acts.

Blue Angels pilots have playful call signs with origins that reference cult films and past mishaps—like Cmdr.

Keilty’s 'Uncle Rico' drawn from a classic film—and secret jokes from their training days. The Pensacola Beach Air Show in days will let fans see these unique nicknames in action.

At the Brigadier Head Start Center in Pensacola, teachers read to students to build basic skills while the program faces potential budget cuts—officials are reviewing funding options that may affect future classroom operations.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves and his team are exploring options to reimagine South Palafox Street using funds redirected from FPL's completed downtown work+ they plan to draw on lessons from the 1980 Palafox Place dedication that transformed three blocks with low-interest loans for storefront renovations.

The Florida Department of Agriculture is redrafting a proposed rule that would require small poultry farmers to sell chickens with the head, feet, and organs intact — a change many farmers say is unsanitary and could hurt their businesses.

Farmers are planning to provide feedback on the revised proposal after earlier public hearings raised concerns.

Vegan Brewfest 2025

2-8 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Cost info not provided — Celebrate plant-based living with epic vegan food, live music, and craft brews.

Karlous Miller Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience the laughter and entertainment of Karlous Miller live on stage.

Ben Loftin Concert

12-6 p.m. — McRee Sector of Gulf Islands Ntl Seashore — Free entry — Enjoy soulful coastal tunes from singer-songwriter Ben Loftin in a beautiful setting.

Fungi & Friends Mushroom Growing Class

5-7 p.m. — Odd Colony Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in an interactive mushroom class while creating grow kits and exploring your fungi curiosity.

12Eleven Live at Bands on the Beach

7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Pensacola Beach — Free entry — Experience a night of great music as the local band 12Eleven takes the stage on the beach.

Bands on the Bayou FREE Concert ft. Bay Kings Band

The Bay Kings Band will be taking the stage on July 25th at the beautiful Bayview Park in East Hill. Come enjoy this free outdoor concert, and support local non-profits, food trucks, and family friendly activities.

Sirreal Concert

6 PM - 12 AM — Pacific Kava & Coffee Bar — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music featuring SirReal and hits like 'Yeah Yeah'.

Bear Ghost Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience the adventurous sound of Bear Ghost, a band fusing quirky musicianship with complex melodies.

Lunch and Learn: Microgreen Kit Workshop

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Bodacious Shops — $40.00 — Learn to grow your own microgreens while enjoying a delicious lunch.