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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HatchMark Studio and Red Iron Design House will co-host a live recording of the Practical Rebels podcast on August 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.—doors open at 5:30 at HatchMark Studio’s office at 1201 Barrancas Avenue in Pensacola; a $10 cover charge applies and space is limited. Local Pulse
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola Beach Air Show held from July 9–12 delivered a $31.5M boost to the local economy as a study showed 206,500 visitors came—61,000 from outside Escambia County who spent $20.6M at local businesses. Rick's Blog
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ C.A. Weis Elementary kept its C grade despite a 60-point drop in test scores because many students face tough living conditions from shelters and other hardships. The school uses community support — mental health help, after-school programs, and family events — to help students catch up and cut suspensions by 88% since 2016. Rick's Blog
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County Commissioners heard a presentation on the Community Land Trust on August 7 to design ways to ease the affordable housing crisis and boost opportunities for first-time homebuyers. Habitat for Humanity CEO Sam Young urged the board to donate surplus land & allocate SHIP funds while some officials stressed that a mix of options is needed to prevent gentrification. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County Board of Commissioners approved a $318,000 payment from the general fund to Commissioner Steven Barry—now Supervisor of Elections—and former Commissioner Robert Bender during their Aug. 7 meeting, covering overdue FRS employer contributions, penalties and interest after a lengthy legal dispute over the county's retirement plan. The board aimed to resolve the matter and move forward without further debate. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County has scaled back Paratransit Services for disabled residents by ending rides at 7 p.m. while FlexTransit takes over for night trips—critics say the change left 55,000 riders without proper notice and a service that does not meet their needs. WEAR-TV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola area offers 16 popular sports bars for football season, with college games starting on Aug. 23 and NFL matchups on Sept. 4 where fans can watch on HD TVs and enjoy favorite food and drinks. One spot, Perfect Plain Brewing Co., will host a tailgate cook-off and live music on Aug. 30 — giving fans a festive kickoff to football season. Pensacola News Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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