Daily editionWednesday, July 29th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Community
All six Blue Angels jets soared over NAS Pensacola during a practice flight on Tuesday, July 28 — a display that drew cheers from local fans.
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Blue Angels led the last C-2 Greyhound to its final stop at Naval Aviation Museum Tuesday, marking the aircraft’s journey into history.
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Culture
The final C-2 Greyhound flight ended Tuesday in Pensacola as the Navy retired the classic carrier aircraft after nearly 60 years of service.
Cmdr. Paul Ingram piloted the flight + the aircraft will become a permanent exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
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Economy
A RentCafe report showed that 62% of Pensacola millennials owned homes with a 71% growth from 2018 to 2023 (renter households declined to 38%), placing the city in the top 10 nationally with the highest homeownership rate among Florida metros.
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Education
Parents in Escambia County can apply online for free and reduced-price school meals today for the upcoming school year.
Families should submit quickly and provide meal funds until eligibility is confirmed (covering many schools).
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Environment
An extreme heat warning was in effect in Pensacola and nearby communities Tuesday, July 28 when forecasts reached 100 degrees and heat index values hit 113, prompting officials to advise residents to seek air-conditioned spaces.
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Government
Tuesday, the Navy retired the C-2 Greyhound at Naval Air Station Pensacola with a Blue Angels escort + water salute marking over 60 years of service.
The plane, which moved people and equipment from carriers, will be prepped for display at the on-base museum in 2027.
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Health
A 4-year-old girl nearly drowned last month at her grandfather’s home in Pace but was treated quickly at a new freestanding emergency department across the street that opened two months ago; she was stabilized and discharged a few days later (the family credited the facility’s rapid care with saving her life).
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Outdoor workers are taking extra breaks and wearing hats as the heat climbs past 105°F. Workers at Quality Roofing Solutions and nearby food trucks adjust schedules and take precautions (including more water) to stay safe in the extreme conditions.
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Sports
The local paper has identified eight high school quarterbacks for a public poll to choose the best candidate in the area.
Voting ends on Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. CT.
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The Pensacola Sports Board of Directors announced Jason Libbert as its new President and CEO, marking his return (after 12 years) to the organization.
He brings over two decades of sports management experience and will lead Pensacola Sports as it grows its signature events and community impact.
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Pensacola Events
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.