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06/12/2026

☕️🎨 Pensacola’s coffee community came together tonight at the Rex Theatre to celebrate four years of The Rex Cafe with a Latte Art Competition showcasing some of the area’s most talented baristas.

Rex Café Manager Lois Renaud shared that the event was about more than coffee, it was about bringing people together through coffee, art, and community.

“We wanted to gather coffee shops, customers, and everyone who has supported us over the years and celebrate what coffee can do to connect people,” he said.

When asked what makes the coffee at Rex Café so special, Lois pointed to one thing: care.

“We’re obsessed with the details,” he laughed. “If someone enjoys a latte on Monday, they should be able to come back on Friday and have that same experience. Consistency matters.”

Tonight’s competition highlighted the skill, practice, and craftsmanship behind every beautifully poured latte.

While many customers only see the finished cup, Lois emphasized the countless hours baristas spend perfecting their technique.

“It’s a way to showcase the beauty of espresso and perfectly steamed milk, but it’s also a way to recognize and appreciate the baristas who work so hard behind the scenes.”

Congratulations to The Fox Coffee Shop in Auburn, Alabama, and their winning barista, Matthew, on taking first place in the competition!

And a BIG congratulations to Rex Café on four incredible years! Thank you for creating a space where great coffee, creativity, and community continue to thrive. ❤️☕️

06/11/2026

Bill Bond Baseball has long been a familiar part of the Pensacola community, even as youth sports continue to evolve.

Through it all, young players learn lessons that stretch far beyond the field.

For Stephen Clarke, those lessons are what matter most. Clarke, who has served four years as president of the league and is also a board member of Pensacola Sports, has seen firsthand how a simple rec program can shape kids in ways that go well beyond wins and losses.

06/11/2026

IT’ HERE! This year’s event carries special significance, honoring the 80th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels alongside America’s 250th Anniversary.

The 2026 lineup features a dynamic mix of military aircraft, historic warbirds, and elite aerobatic performers. Full details below:

Pensacola’s hometown heroes will take center stage as the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Showreturns July 15 to 18, hosted by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. This year’s event carries special significance, honoring the 80th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels alongside America’s 250th Annivers...

06/11/2026

Pensacola’s weekend lineup is full of great picks, and there’s something here for just about everyone. 🎶🍑🍷

Celebrate the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Museum Plaza, raise a glass to 60 years of Sir Richard’s, bite into Gary’s Peach Festival, and send the Pensacola Children’s Chorus off to Carnegie Hall.

Here’s your top 10. Click the link for full details on dates, times, and locations!

Thanks to Dog House Downtown for delivering our Weekly Top 10.

06/10/2026

🎣 One of the best weekends on the Pensacola calendar is almost here.

The 2026 Pensacola Fishing Rodeo takes over Pensacola Beach June 19 – 22 with 21 catch categories, $10,000+ in cash prizes, and divisions for every age — including youth competitions for anglers 15 and under.

Weigh-ins are open to the public at Flounder’s Chowder House Saturday and Sunday, and the awards ceremony wraps things up Monday night at 6:30 p.m.

Fish from land, dock, or boat. Compete solo or bring the whole crew.

👉 Full details in the link & registration at: pensacolasports.org/pensacolafishingrodeo

Pensacola Sports is welcoming anglers of all ages to Pensacola Beach for the 2026 Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo June 19 – 22. The family friendly event is for teams and individuals who will compete to catch the biggest fish in 21 different categories. Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo even...

06/10/2026

Pensacola's favorite Saturday market is going midweek this summer! 🌿🎨

Palafox Market Summer Pop-Ups are coming to Plaza Ferdinand every Wednesday in July, from 4 to 8 p.m. Fresh produce, local art, baked goods, hand-blown glass, live music, and family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown during the coolest part of the day. And did we mention it's free?

Whether you're grabbing fresh ingredients for dinner or hunting for something one-of-a-kind, this is your midweek reset.

📅 Every Wednesday in July
📍 Plaza Ferdinand, Downtown Pensacola
🕓 4 – 8 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission

Learn more at palafoxmarket.com

The award-winning Palafox Market is expanding its presence downtown this summer with the debut of Summer Pop-Ups, a new midweek market experience taking place every Wednesday in July at Plaza Ferdinand. From 4-8 p.m., visitors can shop a curated selection of Palafox Market vendors offering fresh

06/10/2026

Free CPR, water safety training, and more is coming to Pensacola Beach hospitality workers and it's open to all! 🌊🫀

Ascension Sacred Heart and Visit Pensacola are teaming up for the first-ever Summer Safe Pensacola Series, and the first session is June 16 at the Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach.

With 2.5 million visitors hitting our area every summer, the people working on the front lines of hospitality deserve to know what to do when seconds count. This free training covers hands-only CPR, Stop the Bleed techniques, and water safety skills for high-risk populations, taught by trauma experts from the region's only Level I Trauma Center. 💪

Two sessions available:
🕘 Morning: 9 a.m. – Noon
🕑 Afternoon: 2 – 5 p.m.

Space is limited to 50 per session.
Learn more at the link below!

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Visit Pensacola are collaborating to host the first annual Summer Safe Pensacola Series. The first of its kind initiative in Northwest Florida is designed to provide free education on life-saving training skills to Escambia County hospitality workers. The first

06/10/2026

Saturday mornings in Pensacola are changing, and it’s happening in the best way possible.

Run, Roast & Refresh - Pensacola’s Monthly Wellness Social is not just an event—it’s a guide into a healthier lifestyle that still feels fun, social, and sustainable.

When you step into it, you’re choosing momentum over stagnation and community over isolation.

This is your invitation to start something new June 20th at 10 AM! 🏃‍♀️☕️🧘‍♀️

-Melanie Luna, Health & Wellness Columnist

Follow the link below to get more details!

Something special is happening in Pensacola, and it is surrounded by wellness and recovery! It’s called Run, Roast & Refresh, and it has quickly become one of my favorite examples of what modern wellness and community can look like. On Saturday, June 20th, the beautiful waterfront at Blue

06/09/2026

“One of my favorite things about living in Florida is that a road trip can end somewhere like this, somewhere that feels like another world.” — Elli Gentile

Elli rounded up six Florida springs that are absolutely worth the drive this summer, from hidden Panhandle gems to swimming with manatees in Crystal River.

Save this one for your summer bucket list and head to the link below for all the details.

06/09/2026

For nearly four decades, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has helped shape the soundtrack of Pensacola’s arts community, inspiring thousands of young singers while teaching lessons that extend far beyond the stage.

This week, these talented students are headed to Carnegie Hall in New York City to perform as part of the National Youth Choir Festival.

Before they leave, the community is invited to celebrate their achievement at a free send-off concert on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Pensacola.

Come support these incredible young performers and help send them off as they represent Pensacola on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

For nearly four decades, the Pensacola Children's Chorus has helped shape the soundtrack of Pensacola’s arts community. What began in 1989 as a small youth choir formed to perform with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra has grown into one of the largest children’s chorus organizations in the count...