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1. What is the Triumph Gulf Coast Grant and How Is It Being Used? City of Pensacola (opgov.news) — Pensacola is in line for thousands of high-paying jobs and major new facilities thanks to Triumph Gulf Coast grants, including a $76 million shipbuilding project at the Port of Pensacola and big investments at UWF and Pensacola State College. Here's how the BP oil spill settlement money is being steered into local research, workforce training, and long-term economic growth across Escambia County.
2. Free Japanese cultural festival BonFest returns on Aug. 22 at Sanders Beach (weartv.com) — Pensacola families can dive into Japanese culture at the free BonFest Pensacola 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center. Expect taiko drumming, traditional dances, kids' activities, and authentic Japanese food and crafts, all organized by the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida.
3. D.C. Reeves re-elected mayor of Pensacola in Florida Primary Election (wkrg.com) — D.C. Reeves has been re-elected mayor of Pensacola, securing another term in Tuesday's Florida Primary and pledging to focus on affordability and quality of life for residents. He credited door-knocking, voter outreach, and strong supporter involvement for the win and says he'll keep working to meet people where they are.
4. Pensacola felon pleads guilty to drug, gun charge (wkrg.com) — A Pensacola man with a prior felony conviction has pleaded guilty to new gun and drug charges after officers found him walking on a local road with a loaded revolver and multiple drugs. He faces up to 18 years in prison combined, with sentencing set for November 10.
5. Jon Fay wins Florida House District 2 Republican Primary to replace Rep. Andrade (weartv.com) — Pensacola-area voters have chosen retired Navy commander Jon Fay as the Republican nominee for Florida House District 2, giving him 78% of the primary vote. Fay, a former Blue Angels executive officer, campaigned on lowering insurance costs, boosting infrastructure, cutting taxes, and supporting veterans, and will face Democrat Johnny Thompson in November.
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