Good morning, Pensacola.

A 52-year-old man was critically injured Wednesday on Massachusetts Avenue in Pensacola when an SUV driven by a 28-year-old woman struck him while he was improperly trying to cross at about 7 p.m.—he was taken to Baptist Hospital in critical condition.

A grieving mother in Escambia County said her daughter Ariel Norris died last summer as a victim of human trafficking and drug abuse in Northwest Florida—her story highlights a criminal network that exploited vulnerable people.

Da'Quavion Snowden, 25, had his 2023 conviction for the 2021 murder of teen football player Ladarius Clardy overturned when the appellate court ruled that investigators ignored his right to an attorney before his interviews — a new trial will be scheduled in the future.

A 40-year-old Pensacola woman, Sarah Nowlin, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for fleeing the scene of a January 26 crash at 400 West Nine Mile Road that killed 34-year-old scooter rider Calvin Garlick—she drove away after striking him.

Alan Manning retired after 26 years as a lawyer and firm president at Clark Partington and now returns to teaching history at Pensacola Catholic High School this week—he taught there during a sabbatical before.

He will share his passion for history with his students, combining his legal expertise with a love for American history.

Susan Woolf is no longer general counsel at the University of West Florida—she served in the role since August 2021.

Today Florida begins a new back-to-school sales tax holiday (covering qualifying school supplies) that exempts these items from tax through Aug.

31 after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the new state budget. Students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties return to school on Aug. 12.

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.

Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Piano Show

8-11 p.m. — Rosie O'Grady's Inc — Reservations recommended — Experience a vibrant, interactive piano show with top talent and audience participation in Pensacola.