Daily editionMonday, July 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Community
During Saturday's Blue Angels airshow on Pensacola Beach, EMS crews set up an air-conditioned field hospital (in a casino beach parking lot) to treat heat-related emergencies as temperatures hit the 90s, while lifeguards, firefighters, and UTVs were ready to help.
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Business
Downtown Pensacola's Whataburger has been closed since March while a major rebuild progresses (steady work is ongoing).
When complete, the updated restaurant will welcome fans for their late-night shakes.
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Education
Escambia County Public Schools has formed a committee to right size the district and will begin meetings in September to advise on school closures and rezoning with recommendations expected for the board in November.
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Elementary students at N.B. Cook and A.K. Suter will take off-campus Bible classes offered by LifeWise Academy starting Aug. 31; N.B. Cook classes run at McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church and A.K. Suter classes at Heights Baptist Church, with parental approval required.
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Sports
Former Ole Miss defensive back Ladarian Clardy hosted the Stop the Gun Violence Football Camp Saturday at a local field in memory of his brother Ladarius Clardy, offering football drills & discussions on nonviolence to local youth.
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Pensacola Events
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.