Good morning, Pensacola.

The Civic Leader Summit will bring local and national civic leaders to Pensacola from Oct.

6-8 with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops addressing housing, health, and economic challenges. Registration is open with ticket assistance available for those who need it (contact via email for details).

Cutie Patootie, a Gulf Breeze food truck at The Eatery on Woodlawn Way, ranked among Fodor’s top 10 food trucks in the U.S. and is planning a new Pensacola location (expansion in progress).

A survey by the Downtown Improvement Board shows most Pensacola business owners and residents want the Mardi Gras parade to return to its historic Palafox route, with 67% + 80% of responses favoring the change; details will be discussed Tuesday at the board meeting.

Gil Clark Jr., after 28 years in the Navy, is now CEO of the 91-year-old Pensacola Interstate Fair set to open on Oct.

22. He plans to rebuild the storm-damaged livestock barn and add classroom space for local agriculture while exploring a spring community event.

Today the Harvest Moon peaks at 12:49 p.m. ET, offering locals a bright and golden view for several evenings during golden hour in Florida — a nod to its historic use in crop gathering.

More than 50 years after the Seawolves squadron was disbanded, veterans gathered in Pensacola on Friday, Sept.

25 to dedicate a new exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum showcasing a UH-1B (Huey) that flew in Vietnam alongside other historic aircraft. Three veteran speakers shared insights on the squadron’s combat legacy.

After Sept. 30, Florida’s minimum wage will be $15 for most workers & $11.98 for tipped employees as annual raises set by a voter-approved amendment conclude, with future adjustments based on inflation.

The Escambia County school district is studying options to consolidate or close three low-enrollment schools due to a sharp drop in enrollment since the COVID pandemic.

Town halls for community input are set to begin in October with a board recommendation planned for December and potential closures for the 2027-28 school year.

Officials are considering an inland port for the former Escambia Wood Treating Company site on Palafox Street today.

Local residents worry that heavy construction may disturb lingering toxic soil (prompting calls for updated environmental testing).

HCA Florida West held a ribbon cutting last week for its new $500K outdoor rehab space at the rehabilitation center, where patients practice walking on uneven surfaces (gravel, curbs, sand) to build confidence; hospital officials say over 85% of patients now return home, above the national average.

The USA TODAY Network launched an online portal for high school sports, where Pensacola fans can upload 30-second clips of buzzer-beaters and game-winning moments.

Editors will review the submissions for possible inclusion in upcoming game recaps and social media posts.