Daily editionFriday, July 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Culture
Blue Angels pilots met with media at NAS Pensacola on July 16 as maintenance crews prepared F/A-18 Super Hornets for the annual Pensacola Beach airshow (set to take place soon).
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Today, the U.S. Blue Angels flew low over the city—celebrating its 80th anniversary and the nation’s 250th milestone.
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The Blue Angels flew low over Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, knocking down a tent and kicking up sand which led the team to launch a safety review — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured that flyovers will continue while the review is in progress.
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Economy
Florida's tax-free holiday for school supplies, computers, and clothing starts July 20, so Pensacola shoppers can save money on back-to-school essentials.
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Government
During the Breakfast with the Blues event on Wednesday morning, Blue Angels flew low over Pensacola beach, sending sand and tents scattering; team leaders are now conducting a safety review to check that pilots followed Navy and FAA standards.
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Health
Ascension Sacred Heart and FPL are transforming the hospital café into the FPL Recharge Café (designed to support patients, families, caregivers and health care workers).
Construction will begin later this year with a $500,000 donation from the NextEra Energy Foundation.
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U.S. health officials confirmed a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, with nearly 100 people in Florida testing positive and 1,600 cases overall as of yesterday.
Local and state agencies advise Pensacola residents to wash hands and fresh produce with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.
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Sports
Central and Jay high school football teams will join the new FHSAA Independent League for postseason play this fall after leaving the SSAA — they will compete in Division B North with seeding set by MaxPreps rankings and a championship scheduled for Dec. 4 at Villages Charter School.
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Pensacola Events
FattMack Concert
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — Tickets starting at $136 — FattMack promises an unforgettable live music experience in Pensacola, FL.
In Gloom Live Performance
Sunday, July 19th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — The Handlebar — Tickets from $68 — Experience an unforgettable live show with In Gloom in Pensacola.
Juvenile Concert
Friday, July 24th, 2026 · 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
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 · 7:30–9:00 a.m. — Bagelheads — No cost — Engage in networking with local professionals over coffee.
Pensacola Comedy Stand-up Night
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Genie's Coffee Shop — Free parking — Bring friends and prepare for laughter with comedy crafted from your suggestions.