Daily editionMonday, August 10th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
Community
The Pensacola High School class of ’56 held its 70th reunion on Aug. 7 at the Pensacola Yacht Club, with over 50 alumni and guests gathering to commemorate decades of lasting bonds (the original class once had nearly 600 members).
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Education
Escambia County voters will decide on Aug. 18 whether to elect a superintendent or keep an appointed system (a change that some say may affect turnout); if approved, a superintendent will be elected during the November general election, marking the second vote on the issue in eight years.
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Health
Pensacola beachgoers are urged to exercise caution as reports show a summer surge in dangerous Vibrio vulnificus infections in warm Gulf waters, with health officials advising immediate treatment for wounds exposed to brackish water (an issue also noted in other coastal areas).
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Real Estate
A 6.51 acre property on Ocean Breeze Lane, once bought for a dream home and later discovered as a former dump site, is now marketed for sale at $699,000 by Talon Investments — a situation that raises concerns about its past use.
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