Good morning, Pensacola.

Coastal Cajun Cuisine is closing its Pensacola restaurant at 8961 Pensacola Blvd as owner Kain Vinet relocates his Cajun eatery to Delcambre, Louisiana.

The restaurant had served locals for months before this planned shutdown.

The base of Pensacola’s former Confederate monument is being installed at St. John's Cemetery to honor the dead, with work expected to finish by the end of the month.

Enrollment opened Tuesday, July 14 for the Pensacola after-school program for the 2026 to 2027 school year, serving children ages 5-12 with homework help, sports, STEM, and arts at three local resource centers.

The program costs $55 for residents and $70 for non-residents, with up to 175 eligible participants attending for free through the Escambia Children’s Trust.

Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center (the only daycare in Century) received a week's notice to close, leaving parents and staff scrambling with no nearby childcare options.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed General Mills for documents on potassium bromate — a bread additive banned in several other countries — as part of a state review to protect consumers who buy bread on local grocery shelves.

Escambia County set safety tips for the Blue Angels air show at Pensacola Beach.

Officials advise attendees to leave early due to heavy traffic and limited parking — they also urge following pedestrian, drone, and water safety rules.

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola welcomed Curry, the new facility dog dedicated to easing anxiety for adult oncology patients.

Curry began serving after finishing training on June 22 (thanks to the Bear Family Foundation's support) and now brings comfort during radiation and infusion treatments.

Pensacola readers can vote through 11 a.m. on July 21 for their top non-district high school football game, with matchups including traditional rivalries like Milton vs. Pace and Pensacola vs. Booker T.

Washington highlighting local team momentum.

Pensacola State College named Kayla Gordon as the new head coach of the Lady Pirates basketball program on Monday after a 15-14 season.

The former Ole Miss assistant and Jacksonville standout will build a program focused on discipline + growth.

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.

FattMack Concert

9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — Tickets starting at $136 — FattMack promises an unforgettable live music experience in Pensacola, FL.

In Gloom Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — The Handlebar — Tickets from $68 — Experience an unforgettable live show with In Gloom in Pensacola.

Juvenile Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $82-$159 — Enjoy a live performance by Juvenile at this popular local venue.

July Coffee & Conversation

7:30–9:00 a.m. — Bagelheads — No cost — Engage in networking with local professionals over coffee.

Pensacola Unplugged Songwriter Showcase

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Studer Community Institute — Free entry — Experience an evening of raw talent and intimate acoustic performances from local songwriters.