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Daily editionThursday, August 13th, 2026

Good morning, Pensacola.

The Daily Pensacola Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.

Community

  1. News anchor Sue Straughn, a Sacred Heart Hospital Advisory Board member, will co-host the 8th Annual Cat Country Radiothon on Friday, Aug. 14 to support vital community services.

    She has long championed local care through her trusted background in broadcasting & service.

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Business

  1. Today, four large ships are busy at the port as ODIN departs after maintenance while TX-10,000 is set to return later; the Bahri Jazan will dock Saturday and the Seven Seas, which arrived Tuesday, remains until Saturday.

    Port officials say the schedule supports efficient operations in Pensacola.

    Pensacola News JournalRead more

Economy

  1. This morning at the Port, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded a $9 million state Job Growth Grant for a 400,000 sqft boat-building facility where Birdon America will produce Navy ship modules and 2,000 jobs will be created — a $275 million investment and the largest job project in the city.

    Rick's BlogRead more

Education

  1. At 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Museum of Commerce, UWF trustees will vote on a $107,840 bonus for President Manny Diaz, who has not served a full year.

    Some critics say parts of his report credit his predecessor + details of his work are still under review.

    Rick's BlogRead more

Environment

  1. Yesterday, Aug. 12, Pensacola Beach recorded its first sea turtle hatch of 2026 when a nest on a protective dune ridge released 123 hatchlings (an 89% success rate) while Tropical Storm Bertha flooded other nests.

    Volunteers urge beachgoers to keep lights low to help the hatchlings reach the water.

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  2. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises Pensacola residents to call the free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR if gators are seen in yards or pools during hatchling season (when females become more aggressive).

    Pensacola News JournalRead more

Health

  1. HCA Florida West Hospital physicians taught emergency childbirth techniques to paramedics and EMTs at the Escambia County Public Safety Office in Pensacola on Aug. 11, focusing on newborn stabilization and breech delivery.

    Pensacola News JournalRead more