Daily editionTuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
Business
Local restaurants on Pensacola Beach are offering reserved parking spots and extra perks for the Blue Angels air show on July 12 to help attendees avoid long walks and early-morning hunts for free parking.
Options include packages with food & drink vouchers available at Laguna's Beach Bar & Grill, Salty Rose, Red Fish Blue Fish and Hilton Pensacola Beach.
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Culture
Blues week has arrived in Pensacola as the Blue Angels air show will kick off Wednesday morning at Breakfast with the Blues at Casino Beach—an event celebrating decades of naval aviation history.
Local fans will witness precise maneuvers and a storied tradition that continues to draw large crowds.
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The Pensacola Beach Air Show will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this summer, and records show that only the 2020 event was canceled because of COVID-19 concerns — officials note the review underscores a strong tradition of annual air shows.
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Education
Florida's Department of Education released school grades on Monday for the 2024—2025 school year — Escambia County schools earned a district grade of B while Santa Rosa County schools maintained an A, with Escambia reporting 16 A's, 18 B's, 16 C's and 3 D's and Santa Rosa reporting 15 A's, 9 B's, 5 C's and 1 F.
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Government
Escambia County officials will vote on July 10 at 5:30 p.m. to decide on hiring Mott MacDonald for over $600,000 to study traffic flow improvements on Pensacola Beach—this project will consider ideas like a parking garage and pedestrian flyover for managing congestion during big events.
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Pensacola Events
Vegan Brewfest 2025
Saturday, July 12th, 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
Friday, July 18th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 · 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.
Blue Wahoos Game with Green Beret Foundation
Sunday, July 20th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Ticket purchase supports the Green Beret mission — Experience a thrilling Double-A baseball game featuring the Blue Wahoos against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
12Eleven Live at Bands on the Beach
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 · 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.
The Magic of Motown
Friday, July 25th, 2025 · 6:30-8 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience the unforgettable sounds and rhythms of Motown classics.
The Greatest Showcase
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience an evening of captivating dance performances at a local gem.
Birds & Brew Gathering
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 4:45-7:30 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — Registration required — Brush up on backyard birds before enjoying dinner and socializing.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Biloxi Shuckers
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 5:05-6:35 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Affordable tickets — Cheer on the home team as they take on rivals in this exciting baseball matchup.
HARBOUR Concert
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Handlebar — Ticket required — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Abby Holliday through her captivating music.