Gulf Coast Community Updates

• Celebrate the New Palafox dedication at 10 a.m. on Plaza Ferdinand VII, honoring the city's history and America 250.
• Enjoy free on-street parking...

Laguna's Kids Rave on July 25 from 11 AM–2 PM offers local families a summer highlight with kid-friendly EDM, bubbles, dancing, and interactive activities at Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill. All ages welcome with free parking and tickets now available.

Gulf Breeze Zoo stands out as a top summer spot for families, with safari train rides through animal habitats and interactive encounters like feeding hippos and rhinos.

Florida beachgoers will soon receive mobile emergency alerts for nearby shark attacks under a new law inspired by a teen survivor. This practical safety update covers popular spots near Navarre, Pensacola, and Gulf Breeze.

Pensacola's Graffiti Bridge serves as a sanctioned space for free expression where new murals appear almost daily. Artist Joseph Seurkamp is currently...

The Pensacola Police Department is deploying more than 50 additional officers to patrol the July 4th celebration and surrounding areas, ensuring a...

Escambia County secured $1.5 million in state funding for the Navy Boulevard revitalization project, adding to $3 million already received from the...

Florida Power & Light has paused aerial herbicide spraying in Santa Rosa County while a state investigation continues into contractor violations that...

The Blue Wahoos are hosting a two-day Red, White and Wahoos celebration at the stadium July 3-4 despite a 16-day homestand gap and no home games.

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Santa Rosa County District Schools earned another A grade for 2025-26, marking a strong run since 2010. With no D or F schools and West Navarre...

Santa Rosa County libraries just added America250 eBooks and eAudiobooks celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, funded by a $4,500 grant.

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Navarre neighbors are giving away free furniture and plants for pickup this week.

• Sofa couch in good condition on Biscayne Blvd across from...

4th of July Weekend Outlook

• Gulf Coast Forecast: The Fourth of July holiday weekend brings plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures across...

• Weather perfect for celebrations: Mostly sunny skies, 90-95° highs, and low rain chances all weekend.
• Saturday fireworks outlook: Mainly dry...

Pensacola's new AI agent Penny starts handling 311 calls July 6 in a 30-day soft launch.

• She answers overflow calls during office hours while...

Corals Closet brings a fresh play cafe to Pensacola focused on sparking kids' imagination through costumes, interactive spaces, and music.

• Play...

Ascension Sacred Heart introduces its first emergency medicine residency in Pensacola to meet growing demand for ER physicians. The program trains 15...

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