Good morning, Pensacola.

Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic group, has opened its 2025 grant cycle for local nonprofits, schools and community groups serving areas with zip codes 32561 and 32563; applications are accepted until September 8—grant recipients will be named in November.

A fisherman was attacked by an 8-foot shark on Aug.

2 off Pensacola while spearfishing as his friends quickly made a tourniquet (using a t-shirt, speargun band, and fillet knife) and responders from Naval Air Station Pensacola and Escambia County Fire Rescue helped him.

Alyssa Blackburn, a Pensacola woman, will be tried for first-degree premeditated murder for her alleged role in the 2020 shooting death of her boyfriend Jesse Geoghagan—prosecutors say she joined two accomplices armed with a firearm to check his home, with her trial beginning August 14th at 9 a.m.

Willie Slack, a 49-year-old Milton man, was indicted on Aug.

12 for possessing multiple firearms and ammunition in violation of the Armed Career Criminal Act due to his eight prior convictions—he faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and will be arraigned today in Pensacola.

A 54-year-old Pensacola woman is charged with neglect after leaving her 80-year-old father in his recliner for nearly two months—resulting in severe injuries and hospital treatment—and she is held on a $10,000 bond with a court date set for Aug 22.

Tropical Storm Erin stayed a tropical storm with little change expected for the next 72 hours but could turn into a hurricane by Thursday and a major one by Sunday as it moves west-northwest—Florida residents should keep an eye on weather updates.

Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency will audit Pensacola on August 18-19 to find waste in government spending as part of Governor DeSantis’s plan, and three reasons—including the mayor’s support of a governor candidate, pushback over trustee picks, and a social media comment by Rep Salzman—have raised questions about why the small city is being targeted.

Gulf Breeze's new Alice Mama Thai Cafe is open at 4104 Gulf Breeze Parkway and serves traditional Thai dishes like Kao Soi curry and papaya salad in a cozy setting—its owners named it after their daughter to honor family recipes from Northern Thailand.

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday and on Sundays and hopes to become a local favorite for those seeking homemade Thai flavor.

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.

Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters Concert

8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience Southern Roots and Rock from Hattiesburg and St. Pete as the road to Telluride Blues and Brews Fest begins.

Steven Ho Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $64 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Steven Ho in a prime venue.