Good morning, Pensacola.

Pensacola parades will return to the traditional Palafox route today after the Downtown Improvement Board recommended the shift on Sept.

29 based on public survey results. City and parade officials + public safety partners are completing safety reviews and float clearance checks before finalizing the change from the temporary Jefferson Street detour.

Pensacola News Journal photographer Gregg Pachkowski gives a rare photo tour inside the historic 12th Avenue Sacred Heart Hospital, revealing long-hidden areas once used by patients that now house local businesses & capture a piece of community history.

The Choral Society of Pensacola begins its 2026—2027 season later this month by launching Voices of the Sea and Sky on Oct.

16 to honor local naval history and America’s 250th anniversary; the season will also feature a Spanish Handel’s Messiah and Alzheimer’s Stories honoring caregivers.

Pensacola shoppers face a 33% rise in grocery prices since January 2020, with inflation pushing many to switch to value-driven chains like Costco, BJ's, Aldi + Walmart.

Experts warn that rising trade and fuel costs may push prices higher later this year.

According to a VisitPensacola study, the Pensacola Beach Air Show generated nearly $40 million for the local economy this summer (a $7 million increase from last year) thanks in part to a new 300-foot beach extension and improved opening acts.

Pensacola will return Mardi Gras parades to Palafox Street following a consensus from the Downtown Improvement Board and upcoming safety reviews at the Christmas parade.

Downtown paid parking resumes Monday Oct. 5 with free Sunday and Monday + new discount programs for seniors and residents.

Baptist Health Care and PAM Health are teaming up to add 100 hospital beds for local patients—40 new acute care beds at Baptist Hospital and a planned 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile; the expanded capacity will help meet growing local health needs with additional details coming soon.

The Pensacola News Journal highlighted 28 defensive standouts from local high school football this fall; freshmen like Brooks Clayton and seniors drawing college interest have excelled — showing teams' strong defensive efforts.