Good morning, Pensacola.

Retired Navy Capt. Gilbert E.

Clark Jr. has been named CEO of the 91-year-old Pensacola Interstate Fair to strengthen its agricultural education and year-round event strategy. The Fair, which runs its fall event Oct. 22-Nov. 1, will launch a new spring event and expanded programs under his leadership.

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival will transform downtown from Nov.

6-8 with over 200 artists, $26,000 in prizes, free admission and events that include a juried art show, an international textile exhibit and a heritage arts area (with a children’s festival) to celebrate local creativity.

The Art Gallery at UWF in partnership with The 52 World presents 'Altered State,' a multidisciplinary exhibition of BFA Summer Studio work running through Oct.

1. A free reception is held Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 52 World (8511 Myslak Way).

The Pensacola Brick Convention returns to the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Sept.

19 and Sept. 20 with sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. LEGO enthusiasts can meet professional builders — enjoy a hands-on construction zone and shop for merchandise.

Stargazers in Pensacola can still view the Milky Way’s center tonight—local dark sky spots offer clearer views—while conditions remain best from Sept.

14 to Sept. 20 before the season ends.

Though hurricane season passed its peak, experts warn Florida may still face tropical storm risks later this month.

NOAA+AccuWeather expect a shift in Atlantic patterns could raise threats along the Panhandle, so residents should remain alert.

Property officials say they will work on drainage plans for Arbor Place as residents in Pace endure 30 days of flooding with water reaching 14.5 inches deep (engineers will inspect retention ponds but no repair timeline is set).

Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have begun installing 69 patch reefs built with more than $1.1M in grants along the Escambia East Nearshore Artificial Reef site to enhance marine life habitats; the project, led by county marine divisions and Walter Marine Inc. (from Orange Beach), will also support recreational activities.

Pensacola residents can join the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program’s National Estuaries Week from Sept.

21 to Sept. 27 to explore local waterways and join a painting workshop at Bruce Beach, outdoor yoga, oyster garden building at Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten—plus a sticker contest open until Sept. 28.

Pensacola officials explained that social media videos of Palafox Street flooding after a $10 million roadway improvement project capture only a 13-minute event on one block — businesses reported no water damage and officials blame upstream runoff at the Garden and Palafox intersection.

Senators Cruz and Cantwell introduced the Protect College Sports Act on the Capitol lawn while UWF Argonaut Liam 'Lumpy' DeWeese attended the event.

The bipartisan bill, endorsed by major sports leagues and 24 conferences, is expected to reach a Senate vote within 10 days.

Pensacola Humane Society launched a co-pay spay/neuter program on Sept.

1 to help pet owners cover surgery costs—nearly 20 procedures have been completed so far. People can apply on the society’s website and receive vouchers to schedule appointments with Dr. Camille Wood.

Pensacola area high school football returns this week with seven scheduled games including the Battle for Ye Olde Wash Boiler when Escambia meets Pensacola on Sept.

18 at 7 p.m. Another matchup sees Tate competing at West Florida on Sept. 17.

The SEC Soccer Championship returns to Pensacola at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex from Nov.

8 — 15 as 12 teams compete in a single-elimination tournament with top seeds getting byes; tickets began selling Sept. 15 and Fan Fest is planned for Nov. 15 with free kids' admission on designated days.