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Good day Pensacola! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to make the most of this year's Pensacola Interstate Fair
  • How can non-fliers now reach the gate at PNS?
  • Choctaw blanks Escambia 41-0 in Pensacola showdown

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 81 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nearing twilight over Pensacola Bay.
    Clouds are wondrous, everchanging delights. I love them sooo much. Do you? (Nextdoor Bayou Chico)
  • I need accountability!!
    Is there anyone close that would like to create a walking group? Maybe we could all meet up somewhere close like the Myrtle grove ball park? Or… (Nextdoor Pinehurst/Fairfax Terrace)
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Pensacola. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pensacola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pensacola here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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