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1. One Of Florida's Biggest Fall Fairs Returns With Rides, Livestock Shows, And Classic Fair Food (newsbreak.com) — Pensacola residents can start planning now for the Pensacola Interstate Fair, returning Oct. 22–Nov. 1 with more than 50 rides, nightly entertainment, and extensive livestock and exhibit halls on Mobile Highway. The guide walks you through smart strategies for tickets, parking, food, and show schedules, plus tips for navigating barns, concerts, and kid-friendly areas so you can make the most of this Gulf Coast tradition.
2. Pensacola airport launches 'Gateside' program, letting eligible visitors access gate (weartv.com) — Pensacola International Airport is now letting TSA PreCheck members without tickets apply for a free Gateside pass to meet loved ones or enjoy shops and restaurants past security. You must request approval one to three days ahead, giving locals a new way to share goodbyes, reunions, and homecomings right at the gate.
3. Choctaw shuts out Escambia on the road, Giles accounts for 5 touchdowns (getthecoast.com) — Escambia High fans in Pensacola watched a tough home loss as Choctaw rolled to a 41-0 shutout in a weather-delayed matchup Thursday night. Visiting quarterback Baker Giles accounted for five touchdowns, while Choctaw's defense intercepted three passes and forced a fumble, leaving Escambia searching for answers before the Indians turn to a high-stakes rivalry game next week.
4. Ensign Group expands into Florida with nine nursing facilities, including Pensacola-area operations (newsradio923.com) — Pensacola-area nursing home operations are changing hands as the Ensign Group acquires nine skilled-nursing facilities across Florida in a single deal. The expansion brings 831 beds under Ensign's management, including local sites, though specific facilities and transition timelines have not yet been detailed.
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