Good morning, Pensacola.

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.

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.

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.

A 60-year-old Pensacola man died after his pickup truck crashed into a fence at 932 Hope Drive on Saturday morning in Escambia County—troopers said the driver lost control while traveling eastbound and was taken to Baptist Hospital.

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.

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.

Pensacola residents Salvatore Carpanzano and Heather Fisher were indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly operating a business that falsely claimed ties to Fisher Investments to take millions from victims—both face trial on Oct.

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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.

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.

Pensacola Seafood Festival

5-11 PM — Seville Square — Free entry — Savor delicious seafood and enjoy live music in historic downtown Pensacola.

Enthronement Concert

6-9 p.m. — Handlebar — Cover charge applies — Rock out with Pensacola's local trio as they unveil their latest creations.

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

5-6:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Make music with Blippi and friends in a lively live performance for kids.