Daily editionTuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
Community
Pensacola began building the Pallet Shelter Village at 1551 W. Moreno St. on Oct. 6 where the city spent $1.1 million to purchase 14 one-room pallet shelters and a restroom trailer and Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola will manage the site with case management.
The project will be ready for occupancy by the Monday before Thanksgiving to provide safe transitional housing for the homeless.
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Business
Hounds Town USA opened a new doggy daycare at 9245 North Palafox in Pensacola on October 4.
Local entrepreneurs Renee and Derrick Drinnon use decades of experience in animal health and human resources to run the center and offer daycare, boarding and spa services for pets — giving local owners a fresh, safe option for pet care.
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Oar House restaurant marks 20 years this fall and now offers a relaxed taste of Pensacola’s past as the old Bayou Chico drawbridge no longer delays traffic—its outdoor deck replaces long waits with a breezy, seaside dining experience.
The restaurant will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to midnight featuring specials and door prizes.
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Pensacola’s El Asador earned a national spotlight by placing 47th on Yelp’s Top 100 Taco Spots 2025 list as the highest-ranked taco spot in Florida—its customizable street tacos with meats like asada, pastor, pollo and chorizo continue to draw long lines.
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Pensacola gets its first McAlister’s Deli soon at Blue Angel Plaza on W. Highway 98 — the popular chain offers soup, salads, sandwiches and signature 32-ounce sweet teas that will bring new dining options to the west side.
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Culture
The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series featuring alto saxophonist Steve Williams on Monday, Oct 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on campus—tickets are available starting at $20 for adults.
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Pensacola's Foo Foo Festival will launch its new aerial art installation 'Afterburn' over historic downtown Intendencia Street on October 30 as part of the 12-day festival, with a launch party on October 29 at 5:00 p.m. German artist Tomislav Topic designed the free display inspired by the Blue Angels to offer visitors a vibrant outdoor venue visible day and night.
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Education
The University of West Florida will host the Leadership in the Age of AI Conference on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.—with check-in from 8 to 9 a.m.—at its Pensacola campus, where business, community and government leaders will discuss how to use AI to drive innovation.
The free event will offer expert panels, networking, breakfast and lunch while registering early is encouraged due to limited space.
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Escambia County asks residents to vote every day in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest until Oct. 24 so Escambia High School can win 1 million for a new stadium upgrade; the school already earned 25,000 and is one of 25 finalists.
Community members are encouraged to share the vote to support the students.
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Environment
Invest 95L is set to become a tropical depression and may be named Tropical Storm Jerry soon as models show it turning north—keeping it east of Pensacola.
The system, which brought rain to the area on Sunday, is expected to have little tropical impact locally over the next two weeks.
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Lifestyle
Chef Mary Dee Moralita permanently closed O.G. Lola’s food truck after four years because its demands became too great—she will continue her work with pop-ups, recipe sharing and a new line of sauces.
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Sports
Pensacola Catholic's Ethan Crandall won the PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week poll for Sept. 29-Oct. 4 with 61.18 percent of the vote and will receive a PNJ shirt—fans can vote for week 7 nominees Bowen Spear, Da’Sean Bohanan, Jaylin Brown, Xavier Finley, Cam Pierce, Jacob Drysdale, and Ian Malone by phone or email until Sunday night with winners announced Monday.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Pensacola Half Marathon & 5k
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 · 7 a.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Check website for entry fees — Experience a scenic run highlighting the beautiful views of Pensacola.
Alestorm Concert in Pensacola
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 · 2-7:30 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $68+ — Celebrate the return of live music with Alestorm's energetic performance.
PBS StudioAmped Featuring Blue Mother Tupelo
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio — Free entry — Experience an engaging live music performance by Blue Mother Tupelo at WSRE PBS.
Macon Mayhem vs Pensacola Ice Flyers
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling hockey action as Macon Mayhem faces off against the Ice Flyers.
The Longest Table Fundraiser
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 · 2:30-5:30 p.m. — Bayview Park — $50 per person — Enjoy a unique dining experience with Southern hospitality, delicious food, and live music all to benefit the Gulf Coast Kids House.
D. Scott Riggs Live Performance
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — Five Sisters Blues Cafe — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Gulf Coast musician D. Scott Riggs blending Delta, Piedmont, and Country Blues.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Friday, October 24th, 2025 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — First United Methodist Church — Not specified — Immerse yourself in a spine-chilling musical experience featuring Halloween classics performed by candlelight.