Daily editionThursday, July 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Community
PenAir Credit Union honored Lieutenant Philip Hoffman and Firefighter Dale Coulter with its inaugural CAPE Award on Tuesday, July 20 at Station 14 for rescuing a boy from dangerous surf — the annual award in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation celebrates acts of service that inspire healing.
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Business
Lennys Grill and Subs now operates at 96 E. Garden St. in downtown Pensacola with a late-night walk-up window serving customers Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; franchise owners Will Morin and Kent Simmons will hold a grand opening with a ribbon cutting and promotions on July 30 + orders can be placed online, via app, or at the counter.
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Culture
On Sunday, July 26, Zam’s launches its Sessions Block Party at 3:30 p.m. at a new drive-thru on Brent Lane, headlined by Vintage Culture with sets by Maximo, Zewmob and Soundside; the free event donates 100 meals (open to all ages) and offers alcohol (for 21+) via free ticket registration.
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Environment
Tropical Storm Bertha brought tropical-storm-force winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf to seven coastal counties yesterday and is forecast to move away from Florida today, leaving calmer weather behind.
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Health
During last week’s health inspections, Wako Japanese Cuisine was flagged — inspectors found a dead roach in a sugar bucket, along with issues like improper food storage and expired licenses at several local restaurants.
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Real Estate
Florida Realtors reported that single-family home median sale prices reached a record $432,000 statewide in June while Pensacola saw sales grow 0.5% to 864 with prices up 2.8% to $348,900 as inventory tightened.
Buyers continued to act as stable mortgage rates supported market activity.
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Sports
Former NFL running back Trent Richardson attended the Stop the Gun Violence Football Camp in Pensacola on July 18 to encourage campers to focus on sports & avoid violence while he mourned his nephew's loss earlier this month.
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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.