Good morning, Pensacola.

Taste of the Beach returns Oct.

29—Nov. 1 on Pensacola Beach with new events including a Sunset Cruise, VIP Trolley Dinner, Food Festival and Brunch Trolley experience. Tickets are on sale today at 10 a.m. at TasteofPensacolaBeach.com.

Pensacola anglers will compete from Sept.

10 to Sept. 12 at Grand Lagoon Yacht Club in the 13th Annual Backpack Project Family Fishing Rodeo fundraiser for students at risk for hunger, featuring a captains’ meeting on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and weigh-ins with a fish fry on Sept. 12.

Local veteran Diane Waters helps fellow veterans secure VA benefits and treatment court support in Santa Rosa County (via local DAV efforts) by hosting fundraising events to expand services.

She uses her experience to guide military members toward a better future.

Coastal Cat Cafe celebrated its 500th adoption on Friday — a milestone highlighting years of community support — and is planning to move to a larger space at 1508 West Garden Street to welcome more cats and visitors.

The owners and agent Danny Zimmern are leading the expansion effort.

Launch Family Entertainment will open its 31,000 sqft family center with trampolines, a ninja course, duckpin bowling and an arcade at 8102 N.

Davis Highway in Ferry Pass Plaza this fall. It will hold a soft opening on Oct. 16 and begin job interviews in the second week of September.

Pensacola Interstate Fair will run from Oct.

22 to Nov. 1 — featuring a full lineup of musical acts from Cat Country to Lauren Alaina along with family-friendly shows like Sea Lion Splash, high diving and pig races. Additional FFA events and educational exhibits for reptiles are planned.

Trista Bennett, a UWF biology student, is awarded the prestigious Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship for 2026-27 and will gain hands-on state government experience in Tallahassee through meetings and research.

A program representative will meet students at UWF's John C. Pace Library Multipurpose Space Tuesday, Sept. 22 at noon.

AccuWeather forecasts say Tropical Storm Dolly's remnants might reorganize near the Bahamas or Florida later this week, possibly bringing gusty winds and heavy rain.

Pensacola residents should monitor local updates as officials assess future tropical development.

Former UWF star Marcus Stokes made his division I debut today for the Memphis Tigers, completing 15 of 26 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns in a 27–21 win over UNLV — he also rushed seven times for 45 yards.

Florida Power & Light’s PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week poll is open for Pensacola nominees from volleyball and cross country until 11 a.m. Saturday.

PNJ staff will announce winners on Monday and candidates include standout athletes such as Brooklyn Haddox and Addie Grace Holland.