Daily editionTuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
Community
Preliminary numbers show that 250,000 people attended the Pensacola Beach Air Show from Thursday to Saturday, with an estimated total economic impact of $30 million—organizers will meet later this week to review the event and improve next year's show.
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Business
Monika Milleson, a Gulf Breeze native, launched Bon Appetit Charcuterie Cart to offer customized charcuterie boards for events like baby showers and corporate parties—she blends her passion for food and faith to create a unique, stress-free experience for clients.
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Education
Florida schools will start on August 11 for the 2025-26 school year as 56 counties open that day while new rules ban cell phone use during lessons in elementary and middle schools, and a tax holiday on school supplies will run from Aug. 1—Aug. 31.
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The University of West Florida will launch its Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering this fall to meet local workforce needs.
Students will take hands-on courses in areas such as structural, environmental, and transportation engineering at the Pensacola and Emerald Coast campuses.
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Environment
Residents of Cypress Point reported that thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled Saturday afternoon along Scenic Highway, running through local neighborhoods and into Escambia Bay.
They blamed repeated spills on a broken cast iron force main—despite multi-million-dollar repair plans from the utility authority—and urged immediate fixes to protect public health and local wildlife.
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Pensacola had a hot start on Monday and continues today with highs near 95 and 96 and heat indexes reaching 105 and 107, while the National Hurricane Center monitors a tropical disturbance offshore that may bring heavy rain and flash flooding later this week — residents should stay alert for changing conditions.
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Government
At a July 10 Escambia County Commission meeting, commissioners clashed over a $500 payment for American Legion Post 33 after Pam Childers’ office applied new community support funding rules—focusing on payment criteria for a Boys State program attended by two high school students.
The full board approved the payment by a 5-0 vote, though some officials expressed concerns over inconsistent guidelines.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed funding in the state budget last week, forcing Santa Rosa County’s Veterans Court to lose a full-time coordinator — leaving it with a shoestring budget to serve 25 veterans.
Carmen Reynolds said the program now cannot pay for treatment or testing costs and will struggle to support veterans.
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Following the Pensacola Beach Air Show, the Blue Angels announced that seven new officers will join the team in 2026, including three Super Hornet pilots, one Fat Albert pilot, an assistant maintenance officer, a supply officer, and a public affairs officer—appointments expected to boost the squadron’s performance at upcoming air shows.
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Accidents
A 66-year-old Pensacola woman was critically injured when her Buick sedan crashed into a dumpster—hitting nearby bushes in a parking lot early Monday morning at 1:20 a.m. after she suffered a medical episode, and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Crystal Plumage Live Performance
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 8 PM – 12 AM — Woodsies Hilltop Bar — No cover charge — Experience a lively rock performance by Crystal Plumage in a vibrant Pensacola venue.