Daily editionWednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Community
The historic Alice S. Williams Center reopened on Monday, July 20 as an Early Head Start childcare center serving infants and toddlers after a renovation funded by state and local grants.
The project is the first milestone of Mayor Reeves’ initiative to boost affordable childcare in Pensacola's Westside.
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Over 200 young football players gathered at Escambia High School on Saturday for the free Stop the Gun Violence Football Camp honoring Ladarius Clardy – organized by his family to unite the community with a positive message against gun violence.
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Culture
UWF archeologists uncovered Native American artifacts dating from 600 — 1600 AD during a campus construction project across from PenAir Field.
The dig began on July 7 and will continue until August as students and researchers study the finds ahead of planned retention pond work for Darrell Gooden Stadium.
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Environment
Pensacola remains under a tropical storm warning as Tropical Storm Bertha, now 95 miles southeast, is forecast to bring gusty winds up to 57 mph, heavy rain, and dangerous beach conditions today and into tomorrow (residents are urged to avoid the water).
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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened Tuesday morning and is drifting north-northwest in the Gulf—tropical storm warnings cover parts of Northwest Florida, where gusty winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf are expected until landfall later this week along the central Gulf Coast.
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Government
Hurricane preparedness items — such as batteries, portable generators, fire extinguishers, and tarps — are now exempt from state sales tax year-round in Pensacola; local sales taxes may still apply.
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Disabled riders in Pensacola have faced missed pickups and lost applications after a botched transition from ECAT+RideITL CARES, and county officials remain unresponsive while the Center for Independent Living helps those affected.
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Health
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Florida Power & Light are partnering to transform the hospital café into the FPL Recharge Café as a tribute for healthcare staff.
The revamped space (supported by a $500,000 donation from NextEra Energy Foundation) will begin construction later this year.
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FDA said a false positive test does not change its investigation linking Taylor Farms to a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands; Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce sold at Walmart and Taco Bell (96 Florida cases remain unlinked).
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Real Estate
Pensacola's Lot 5 at Maritime Park will break ground by year-end as The Dawson Company and Corporate Contractors Inc. build a new mixed-use project (including a hotel, residences, dining, and a public plaza) expected to boost jobs and local spending along the downtown waterfront.
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Sports
Today, UWF debuts in the United Athletic Conference at No. 8 after the preseason poll was released.
Coach Kaleb Nobles, without NIL funds, is building a tough team to compete with playoff-caliber opponents.
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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.