Daily editionWednesday, August 19th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Business
New local businesses at The Savoy are celebrating a grand opening on Friday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of West Wright and North DeVilliers (featuring food, drinks, giveaways, raffles and special offers).
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Nook and Quill, Pace’s first romance-focused bookshop, opened on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 4361 Fifth Ave.—the cozy space offers new and used books and interactive experiences as owner Shelby Carter plans events and future expansions.
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The new Nook and Quill bookstore opened in Pace on Aug. 14, offering a wide selection of romance and mystery titles for readers.
Owners Shelby and CJ Carter updated interior signage (enhancing the store's welcoming feel) to mark the launch.
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Culture
BonFest Pensacola 2026 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center (913 South I Street) and will feature live taiko drumming, traditional dances, a martial arts demonstration, and a kids’ zone for free family entertainment.
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Education
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Escambia County voters re-elected incumbents Kevin Adams, Paul Fetsko and David Williams to the school board as they addressed enrollment declines and funding shortages.
Adams, Fetsko and Williams won with margins over 59 percent (defeating their challengers) in the primary.
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The UWF Police will host the inaugural Leaders in Service Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the UWF Conference Center to bring together service leaders for interactive sessions and networking — registration is $129 until Friday, Oct. 16.
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Environment
Experts warn that quiet forecasts may mislead residents, causing them to delay preparations.
They say Pensacola residents should start early by checking evacuation zones, preparing emergency supplies & backing up power, as three common missteps include waiting too long, ignoring flood risks, and underestimating power outages.
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Government
Escambia County is proposing an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals on Pensacola Beach as a surge in vacation homes has altered local housing dynamics.
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