Good morning, Pensacola.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pensacola Labor Day Jazz Series with JJ Sansaverino

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Brownsville Community Center — Ticket prices may apply — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with renowned guitarist JJ Sansaverino.

Bulls on the Beach

September 4-6 — Flora-Bama — Admission required — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action with professional bull riders.