Good morning, Pensacola.

Friends of Navarre Library honors Dolly Parton with a free kids' book giveaway Saturday at the Fran Roesch Bookstore inside Navarre Public Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the group will also offer books at its Navarre Farmer's Market stand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A new guide lists over 25 fall events in Pensacola and nearby counties (including free outdoor concerts at Jernigan’s Landing starting Sept.

4, ghost hunts at Pensacola Lighthouse, family movie nights on the beach, and Oktoberfest celebrations) as details are updated throughout the season.

After months of anticipation, Foxtail Coffee opened on Aug.

19 at the old Sinclair gas station on W. Jackson St.—the 1,924 sqft cafe serves coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and gelato for locals seeking a new spot to relax.

Local hemp drink makers in Pensacola warn federal regulations effective Nov.

12 will force many products—currently containing 5 to 10 mg of THC—to drop to only 0.4 mg per container, and they are urging Congress to reconsider the limits to protect business sales.

Florida's minimum wage for non-tipped workers will hit $15 on Sept.

30 as mandated by a 2020 amendment. Beginning Sept. 30, 2027, the rate will adjust annually by inflation + aiming to keep its buying power intact.

Tourism agencies in Escambia face reimbursement delays as the County Clerk demands extra documentation, holding up $1.3 million (with $1.7 million in advertising still unpaid) even as tourism grows; two nonprofits have sued over withheld grants.

UWF Argos upset No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 at Pen Air Field (crowd 6,124) on Thursday night with a final minute touchdown by freshman Luc Carroll, marking a season-opening win for the sixth straight year.

The Argos will face Central Arkansas on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.

High school football Week 2 ended in the Pensacola area with teams like Pensacola Catholic, Tate, Booker T.

Washington, Northview, and Jay posting 2-0 records after Thursday and Friday games; upcoming contests include the Mayor's Bowl on Sept. 4 when Pensacola will face Booker T. Washington.

Pace High School football player Dominic Sigler is recovering after a medical incident during practice on Tuesday.

His mother confirmed his condition on Friday while Sigler thanked supporters on Instagram (crediting prayers) for his recovery.

Florida high school football Week 2 games were recapped with scores from matchups statewide, including local Pensacola teams.

Coverage detailed Friday night and Saturday contests, offering fans essential highlights of the regional showdowns.