Good morning, Pensacola.

Planet Fitness will move from its Ensley gym to a new 19,315 square foot facility on East Nine Mile Road scheduled to open on Sept.

2, and the former club will likely close the week before. The move clears the space for a planned Costco store that will build a 172,580 square foot store + a gas station in the plaza.

A domestic disturbance on Saturday night on the 100 block of West Avery Street ended in a two-hour standoff that injured two people—one woman with a gunshot wound is stable at a local hospital and the suspect, who hurt himself, is receiving treatment as police continue their investigation.

Federal agents executed search warrants on July 23 at Emerald Coast Lawns in Navarre and arrested two Mexican men accused of illegally reentering the country, with one man also charged for using fraudulent employment authorization documents & a false permanent resident card.

Pensacola residents can look forward to a packed week of live music, comedy and cultural events—starting today with Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter and running through Sunday with CTRL ALT DRAG at The Handlebar.

The schedule covers multiple local venues across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, featuring concerts, trivia, festivals and unique shows like William Shatner Live and the Halfway 2 Mardi Gras Glow Ball.

Students were read to at A Top Notch Christian Academy on July 18 as budget cuts threaten Early Learning Coalition programs that help prepare children for school & may reduce support for early learning in the area.

At a July 23 meeting at the Fricker Center, mostly Black Pensacola residents expressed deep distrust that the $9.5 million renovation might spur gentrification and force the closing of nearby Attucks Court—residents fear that state-funded upgrades will push local families out.

City officials said they plan to improve stormwater infrastructure and community facilities and will hold another meeting on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. to gather input.

Century has created a town administrator position to improve government operations after years of leadership turnover — town leaders aim to rebuild public trust and modernize local services.

A selection committee reviewed 17 applicants and will recommend a candidate by August — the new administrator will help oversee projects like the water and sewer utility system.

Lunch and Learn: Microgreen Kit Workshop

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Bodacious Shops — $40.00 — Learn to grow your own microgreens while enjoying a delicious lunch.

HARBOUR Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Handlebar — Ticket required — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Abby Holliday through her captivating music.

Crystal Plumage Live Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Woodsies Hilltop Bar — No cover charge — Experience a lively rock performance by Crystal Plumage in a vibrant Pensacola venue.

Zumba Master Class with Kramer

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Zelica Grotto MOVPER — Free venue parking — Dance and sweat it out in this high-energy Zumba Master Class with international presenter Kramer.

Cathedral Bells Concert with Yot Club

6-8 p.m. — Handlebar — $10 cover — Experience ethereal indie sounds from Cathedral Bells and Yot Club in a vibrant setting.

Gallery Night Pensacola

5-9 PM — Visit Pensacola — Free entry — Celebrate art and culture as Palafox Street transforms into an open-air gallery each month.

SPLASH & DASH Aquathlon

12:30-2:45 PM — Pensacola Beach, FL — Registration fee varies — Experience the thrill of swimming and running in an exciting aquathlon event.

Jessie Ritter Live

12-6 p.m. — Flounder's Chowder House — Free show — Experience the heartfelt country-pop sounds of Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter.

One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk

8 PM – 12 AM — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an immersive tribute to Daft Punk with authentic costumes and a full-scale pyramid stage.

Argonaut 5K Run

7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — University of West Florida — Supports UWF cross country program — Run for a cause on the scenic campus.