Daily editionMonday, July 27th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of July.
Community
John Jerralds, a local educator, health professional and former council member who championed fairness, died July 21 at age 80.
Visitation is Aug. 6 at Joe Morris and Son Funeral Home (701 N. Devilliers St.) with a Celebration of Life scheduled Aug. 7 at Macedonia Baptist Church.
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PCS Outreach Ministries held its annual Back-to-School bash at Lexington Terrace Park on Saturday, giving school supplies, food, toys, and clothes to over 200 children in the Warrington area.
More than 20 organizations joined to help prepare kids for school, which begins August 12.
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Culture
American Idol finalist Keyla Richardson returned to the stage at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola on Saturday night and began her performance at 7 p.m. after doors opened just after 6 p.m.
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July's Buck Moon will rise at 8:03 p.m. CT on July 29 in Pensacola under partly cloudy skies and show 11 clear lunar features — like Aristarchus Plateau — while three meteor showers peak from July 30 into 31.
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Government
Pensacola's curbside recycling program now covers over 5,100 paying customers and has achieved a 7% contamination rate after its relaunch one year ago.
Mayor D.C. Reeves said the new program uses an $8 monthly fee and AI-equipped trucks to ensure cleaner recycling compared with the previous system.
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Pensacola Events
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.