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Daily editionMonday, August 31st, 2026

Good morning, Pensacola.

The Daily Pensacola Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.

Community

  1. Goldstrong Fest took place on Saturday in Pensacola as the kickoff for childhood cancer awareness month, offering bounce houses, crafts, food trucks, and touch-a-truck activities for families and friends.

    Sandy Sansing Nissan donated $100,000 — supporting ongoing research funding for better treatments.

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  2. The Dog Days of Summer Pickleball and Pups event held Sunday, Aug. 30, saw shelter pups brought to the pickleball courts for adoption and featured a local vendor market, food, and a Dog-Bowl Cornhole contest (organized by Portside Pickle and the Pensacola Humane Society).

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  3. Skipper, a 4-month-old Labrador-golden retriever mix (future service dog with Canine Companions), appeared on WEAR-TV with meteorologist Kathryn Daniel for her weather segment at 5 p.m. Sunday in Pensacola.

    His family continues training him for service work.

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Business

  1. Foxtail Coffee will open soon in Pensacola, offering a new spot for coffee lovers to enjoy fresh brews and community atmosphere.

    More details on its location and schedule are expected in the coming weeks.

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  2. Meal kit services are offering Labor Day deals with free meals, cookware-bonuses and discounts up to 50% to help simplify dinner-planning for Pensacola families.

    Offers from HelloFresh, Factor and Good Chop run through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7.

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Lifestyle

  1. A local writer highlighted 10 must-try sandwiches in Pensacola today, featuring spots like A Mano Panino (recognized by the Michelin Guide for its slow-roasted porchetta) and Olde East Hill Grill for its fresh Grouper Supreme, which showcase local flavor and creative twists.

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