Daily editionWednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
Community
Pensacola Police joined Gulf Breeze Zoo’s Brave by Nature event by riding a zoo wagon to meet alligators Tink and TikTok and learn about wildlife conservation.
The officers and zoo staff used the encounter to show how respect for nature keeps our waterways safe (the demonstration highlighted alligator care).
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The East Hill Neighborhood Association will host its first fall market series on Tuesday, October 7 at Cordova Square Park—featuring over 40 local makers, crafts for families, food trucks, and a 5K run at 6:00 p.m.—with free admission for everyone.
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Bay Bluffs Park will receive a $2M grant that the public will decide how to spend at an input meeting on Oct 22 at 6:30 p.m.—the meeting will be held at Vickery Center.
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Business
Tibbetts Lumber Co. held a grand opening for its new Pensacola facility on Michigan Ave. on Sept. 19, and its $8 million investment let it finish work ahead of schedule so the site became fully operational in March.
The company bought the D&M Truss Plant from local resident Jim Dickerson—this move expands its reach in the regional market.
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Education
The Pensacola News Journal is working with high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa County to run a Student of the Week poll where each school can nominate up to six students, and this week nine candidates are in the running—voting on PNJ's site ends Friday at noon.
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University of West Florida earned its highest ranking yet in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best College rankings by placing No. 6 among Top Public Schools — Regional South, marking its fourth straight year in the top 10.
It also ranked No. 6 for Best Colleges for Veterans and advanced to No. 14 in the Regional Universities South category.
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Women in Aviation International Gulf Coast Chapter and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will host the fourth annual Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2025 event on November 1 at the National Naval Aviation Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A $5 nonrefundable fee is required—attendees will join STEM activities and meet female aviation professionals in fields like piloting, air traffic control, and aircraft maintenance.
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Government
Pensacola will begin a discount parking program on Oct. 1 for residents who verify their address with ParkMobile or text-to-pay—offering a rate of 50 cents per hour versus $1 for non-residents—and residents 65 and older can apply for a $10 monthly permit to park without using the app.
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Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves sent legislative priorities only to some delegation members, which led Rep. Alex Andrade to call the exclusion petty+ he said the City Council must approve all funding requests.
Council members noted they did not receive the full list and will discuss the issue at their October meeting.
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The Florida TaxWatch report proposes five options to reduce or eliminate property taxes, including phased elimination and full exemptions for seniors—each requiring a constitutional amendment with 60% voter approval.
The report explains that changes could affect funding for essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, and education.
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Sports
Pensacola will host the 2025 SEC Women's Soccer Championship at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex from November 2 to November 9 — twelve teams will compete and all-tournament passes are available for $46.
Individual session tickets will go on sale on October 1 and Fan Fest, featuring music, food trucks, and interactive activities, will begin at 11:30 a.m. on November 9.
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Pensacola Events
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.
JAMES ADKINS: RadioLive Performance
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 · 12-4 p.m. — Radio Live! — Free entry — Experience an intimate live performance in a cozy downtown venue with exceptional acoustics.
The Bennett Hall Band: Let Freedom Sing
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 · 12:30-4:30 p.m. — Hellcat Hangar — $20/ADV $25 DOOR — Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while rocking out to live music.
Live Music with The Bennett Hall Band
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of live performances featuring The Bennett Hall Band and more.
Kristian Stanfill: Grace & Glory Tour
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Kristian Stanfill from Passion City Church.
Jessey Adams at Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival 2025
Monday, October 6th, 2025 · 5-11 p.m. — Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of outlaw and traditional country music from singer/songwriter Jessey Adams.