Daily editionTuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
Community
Waterfront Mission launched Threads of Hope to help homeless Gulf Coast students get school clothes by offering Waterfront Thrift gift cards for use by local districts.
A $50 gift card provides clothes for one child and funds 25 meals—supporting programs in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Mobile and Baldwin counties—while the campaign aims to raise $15,000.
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At the Fricker Center last Wednesday, Black community members voiced distrust after city officials sought input on a $9.5 million grant to improve local neighborhoods — they warned that the planned updates could lead to more gentrification and displacement, noting the loss of 5,034 residents since 2000.
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Business
Andrew Frisbie is the new general manager at Global Grill Tapas Bar & Restaurant on Palafox Street in Pensacola.
The Navy veteran and longtime hospitality pro took over after Steve Balon retired and is now keeping the restaurant’s family culture and fine dining tradition alive — locals say his friendly style has already made a positive impact.
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Education
Manny Diaz Jr. became UWF's interim president today after leaving his state job and shared a bold plan to improve classes, job training, sports and ties with the community—focusing on working with local colleges and study opportunities abroad.
He said he will lead by visiting the campus and meeting with students and staff to help more students succeed.
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Local childcare providers face a funding gap after the state's budget cut removed over $2M from the Early Learning Coalition voucher program that supports 2,500 children in Pensacola.
Executive Director Bruce Watson warned the cuts could force the program to drop between 300 and 500 children if funding is not restored — a move attributed to fiscal decisions by state lawmakers.
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Government
Congressman Jimmy Patronis is fighting to keep the Blue Angels in Pensacola after his plan did not pass in Congress + his efforts helped secure money to repair hangars damaged by Hurricane Sally and will lead to new offices opening in August to answer local calls.
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