Daily
Pensacola
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Pensacola.
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Intermission purchased and delivered four industrial fans to the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare to help keep shelter animals cool during Pensacola's hot summer. WolfGang LLC and Pensacola Paw-di Gras organized a fundraiser that supported the donation and showed strong local backing for animal welfare. Local Pulse
- ➤ Dustin and Mandy Vaughn plan to install a sailfish from an old Pensacola Beach welcome sign as an art piece outside their store at 1591 Via De Luna Drive to celebrate local history and invite photo opportunities. The request will be presented to the SRIA Board at 5 p.m. Aug. 13—awaiting approval. Pensacola News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show, headlined by the Blue Angels and held from July 9 to 12, generated over $31.5 million for Escambia County according to a study by Downs and St. Germain Research—nearly half of the 206500 visitors came from outside and spent over $20 million at local businesses. Local Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of students and teachers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties began the new school year on August 11th with mixed feelings of smiles and tears. At West Pensacola Elementary and Workman Middle School (where caring staff offered support) classroom routines resumed with activities (such as treats and greetings) that marked a hopeful start. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Students in 58 of Florida's 67 counties began school on August 11 while the remaining districts will start between August 12 and 14—new laws now ban classroom use of cell phones and other wireless devices, and a sales tax holiday on school supplies runs through August 31. This change helps families adjust to updated rules and schedules for the 2025-2026 school year. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Data from the Florida Department of Education shows that over 155,000 students were homeschooled in the 2023-24 school year — a 46% increase over the past five years. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 7, Florida DOGE issued a nine‐page audit demand to Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves after the city's property taxes jumped 70% with a flat population—officials must provide records on contracts, personnel pay, DEI programs, green goals, and more starting August 18. Rick's Blog
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brent Lane from Cat Country 98.7 will host a Radiothon on August 15 to raise funds for Studer Family Children’s Hospital and support a new laser-guided treatment called LIT Therapy. He will share his NICU experience so local families can get help when they need it — his story shows how important community care is. Local Pulse
- ➤ Hyundai Hope on Wheels awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to Studer Family Children’s Hospital to support its Bear Family Foundation Pediatric Oncology Center for Hope and improve care for children with cancer. Dr. Schwartz said the funds will boost innovative treatments and broaden support programs + advance research to give local families new hope. Rick's Blog
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Habitat for Humanity launched the Northwest Florida Community Land Trust to help families keep homes affordable by selling houses through a 99-year lease while keeping the land in trust + county commissioners met to discuss expanding the program to protect longtime residents from displacement, with Habitat’s president explaining that the model can lower a home’s cost from $220,000 to about $155,000. WUWF
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Pensacola.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay Connected Anywhere with This Powerful Portable Charger
Never worry about dead batteries or missed calls again. This high-capacity, portable power bank is a game-changer for anyone who relies on their devices throughout the day. With the ability to charge up to five devices at once, it’s perfect for families, professionals, and travelers alike.
Its compact design makes it easy to carry, while its powerful output ensures your phone, tablet, earbuds, and more stay fully charged no matter where you are. Say goodbye to low-battery anxiety and hello to uninterrupted productivity.
Whether you’re commuting, on vacation, or working remotely, this charger is your ultimate power solution. Stay connected, stay powered, and never miss a moment.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Pensacola.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Pensacola
Welcome to the Daily Pensacola, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pensacola, Florida community. If you like the Daily Pensacola, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pensacola.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pensacola and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Pensacola
A free Pensacola community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypensacola.com/sitemap