Daily editionTuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Community
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.
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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.
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Economy
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.
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Education
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.
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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.
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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.
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Government
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.
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Health
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.
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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.
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Real Estate
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.
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Pensacola Events
Gallery Night Pensacola
Friday, August 15th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 · 12:30-2:45 p.m. — 1340 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL — Registration Fee Required — Experience the thrill of swimming and running in this exciting Aquathlon event.
Jessie Ritter Live
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 · 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
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 · 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.
Dark Days Bright Nights 2025 Tour
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar — Check out Edgewood Heavy's unique Rock N Soul sound as they deliver electrifying performances.
Bulls on the Beach
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 · September 4-6 — Flora-Bama — Admission required — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action with professional bull riders.
Emerald Coast Beer Festival
Friday, September 5th, 2025 · 4:30-6 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Tickets required — Celebrate the 29th year of craft beer tasting with over 200 brews and live music.
Steven Ho Live
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $64 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Steven Ho in a prime venue.