Good morning, Pensacola.

Two Pensacola men, Ronald Dale White, 39, and Darius Rafael Whisler, 33, were indicted by a federal grand jury this week on methamphetamine distribution charges—including conspiracy to distribute, possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams, and a firearm charge for White—and they will face up to life imprisonment if convicted.

A federal grand jury indicted Justin J.

Wright for extortion linked to a June 1st fire bombing that Bruce Childers said nearly targeted his wife—County Clerk Pam Childers—and the FBI is now seeking the ringleader.

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said his team seized over 8 kilos of fentanyl this past year using a $75,000 grant from the S.A.F.E. program—doubling his narcotics unit to help fight a surge in overdoses.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is hosting a piano performance featuring Hsiang Tu on Sunday, Sept.

28 at 3 p.m. at Rolfs Music Hall on campus — ticket prices range from $7 to $20 with free entry for UWF students.

The University of West Florida has received a $32,515,120 grant from Triumph Gulf Coast to boost cybersecurity research by expanding its Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement, Center for Cybersecurity and creating a new Center for Computational Intelligence—pending final contract negotiations, the funds will also support facility upgrades at the university.

A Powerball ticket sold at Greers Perdido Bay Market in Pensacola won $1 million in the Labor Day drawing on Sept.

1 when the numbers were 8-23-25-40-53 with PowerBall 5 and PowerPlay 3. The $1.1 billion jackpot remains unclaimed and a drawing today has an estimated jackpot of $1.3 billion—giving hopeful players a reason to try their luck.

Escambia County officials will request FDOT to conduct a safety audit on Sorrento Road on September 4th because hazardous conditions — potholes, speeding, and poor lighting — have contributed to fatal crashes along the 10.5-mile stretch between Navy Boulevard and Innerarity Point Road over the past six years.

Bulls on the Beach

September 4-6 — Flora-Bama — Admission required — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action with professional bull riders.

Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters Concert

8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience Southern Roots and Rock from Hattiesburg and St. Pete as the road to Telluride Blues and Brews Fest begins.

Steven Ho Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $64 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Steven Ho in a prime venue.

Eazybaked Music Event

7-8:30 p.m. — Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill — Entry details TBA — Catch EAZYBAKED and friends bringing the beats to Pensacola Beach!

Black Jacket Symphony - The Era of Yacht Rock

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic albums live with the Black Jacket Symphony’s Yacht Rock tribute.

Gary Allan Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating blend of country roots and rock and roll from Gary Allan.

Gulf Coast Summer Fest

1-2:30 p.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — Ticket required — Experience the sensational guitar stylings of Blake Aaron, a contemporary jazz gem.

Gulf Coast Summer Fest - Sunday

1-2:30 p.m. — Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — Check the website for ticket prices — Experience the genius of guitarist Blake Aaron as he hits the Contemporary Jazz scene.

Rose Bud Ramblers Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — Moonshine Saloon — Ticketed event — Enjoy the heartfelt sounds of traditional country and honky-tonk music from the Rose Bud Ramblers.

Pensacola Oktoberfest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Garden & Grain — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at the ultimate bar crawl experience.