Daily editionTuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Community
Rally Gulf Coast hosted a candlelight vigil at 6:30 p.m. Monday—outside Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart—to honor children and families affected by childhood cancer.
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Ard's Cricket Ranch in Pensacola offers free beer when customers eat a cricket—this local tradition has drawn regulars for decades, with longtime patron Harold Williams using crickets for fishing bait for 30 years.
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Monday's report showed that Garcon Point Bridge replaced its toll booths with a cashless system—local oysters were identified as in critical condition and Ard’s Cricket Ranch was featured in the news.
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Business
Goodwill Gulf Coast has chosen Barry Reed as its new President and CEO after a national search.
Reed worked for the group for 20 years and will start his job on Oct. 1 — replacing Frank Harkins when he retires.
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Breeze Airways began nonstop service from Pensacola to Bentonville-Fayetteville today with fares starting at $49 one-way and will launch flights to Memphis tomorrow with fares as low as $39 one-way.
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Culture
Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition returns for its ninth year and will bring smooth jazz to Community Maritime Park from Sept. 19th to 21st.
The event begins with an All White Party on Sept. 18th at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center—tickets range from $75 to $360.
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Pensacola Events
Eazybaked Music Event
Friday, September 12th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 · 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.
Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Concert
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 · 6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of traditional mariachi music rooted in Mexican culture.
Rose Bud Ramblers Concert
Friday, September 26th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — Garden & Grain — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at the ultimate bar crawl experience.
Pensacola Seafood Festival
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 · 5-11 PM — Seville Square — Free entry — Savor delicious seafood and enjoy live music in historic downtown Pensacola.
Lauren Mascitti at the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival 2025
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Pensacola Beach — Ticket info TBD — Celebrate the expansion of the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival with live performances from talented artists.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 · 5-6:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Make music with Blippi and friends in a lively live performance for kids.