Daily editionMonday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
Community
Today, Sacred Heart is launching a new residency program with FSU to boost medical training—PSC is revamping its diesel truck curriculum for driver training and Wisteria Tavern is celebrating 90 years of service.
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Education
Pine Forest High School’s Aubrey Sumner was named Escambia and Santa Rosa County Student of the Week for Sept. 22-26 by Pensacola News Journal after receiving 45.39 percent of the vote—voting for the next round will begin Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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UWF is surveying its faculty, staff and students about opening a free K-3 lab school on campus to serve children and give teaching experience to education students.
If surveys show enough interest and funding, the school may open in spring or fall 2026—serving 40 to 50 students.
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Pensacola State College will build a 12,900-square-foot facility—next to its truck driving center at 5957 Jeff Ates Road—for its new Diesel and Marine Mechanics Program that will teach diesel repair skills to 30-40 students.
College officials said teachers have been hired and the curriculum is set, with construction set to begin soon and the facility expected to open in about 18 months.
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Government
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that a block of Belmont Street between Devilliers and Rouse will be given honorary signage to remember Reverend John Powell, who died in July—an event to celebrate his legacy is scheduled for November 1 at noon pending council approval.
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Health
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola partnered with FSU College of Medicine on Sept 22 to launch an emergency room residency program—designed to increase the number of local emergency physicians available for patient care.
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Ascension Sacred Heart and Florida State University launched a three-year emergency medicine residency that began on July 1 with 15 residents training in Pensacola and will add 15 more in July 2027 and July 2028 to train 45 doctors in total to help meet the ER shortage — some residents may remain to serve local patients.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Megan Knight at Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival 2025
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 · 5-11 p.m. — Pensacola, FL — Visit website for ticket pricing — Experience the raw storytelling of Megan Knight, a rising star in country music.
Mo Pitney Live at Native Cafe
Friday, October 10th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Native Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt country sounds of Mo Pitney at this enchanting Pensacola Beach festival.
Chowan Hawks at West Florida Argonauts Football
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 · 3:00 – 4:30 PM — PenAir Field — Tickets required — Cheer on the UWF Football team as they face off against Chowan in an exciting matchup.