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Hey there, Pensacola! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two weekends of songwriters are headed to downtown Pensacola and the beach
  • Thinking about a quick escape from Pensacola's crowds? Try Perdido Key
  • What Northwest Florida leaders say about AI's risks and rewards

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 18-19) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival Expands to Two Weekends of Music and Storytelling (weartv.com) — Music fans in Pensacola can look forward to an expanded Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival running October 1-11, with shows in Historic Downtown Pensacola and on Pensacola Beach. More than 150 songwriters, community outreach events, and a national songwriting competition will bring intimate performances, school and veterans programs, and plenty of storytelling to local venues.
   

2. This Barrier Island On The Florida-Alabama Border Is As Stunning As The Caribbean (planetware.com) — Just 15 miles from Pensacola and about 45 minutes from Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key offers locals a quieter, Caribbean-like escape with white sand, state parks, and easy public beach access. The article highlights Perdido Key State Park, Johnson Beach, walking trails, seafood spots, and lodging options that make it an appealing weekend getaway for area residents.
   

3. Northwest Florida lawmakers, business leaders weigh in on AI power and safety (weartv.com) — In Pensacola, Northwest Florida lawmakers and tech leaders are debating how to keep artificial intelligence powerful yet safe, especially for children online. Participants, including state officials and local AI experts, stressed targeted regulation of real harms rather than broad crackdowns, while urging parents to talk with kids about using AI responsibly.
   

4. Rep. Patronis Talks Farm Bill, Shutdown Fight, and Port of Pensacola Funding in Weekly Interview (newsradio923.com) — Pensacola listeners heard Rep. Jimmy Patronis outline new federal funding tied to Birdon's planned shipbuilding facility at the Port of Pensacola, a project expected to create about 2,000 jobs. He also weighed in on the recent shutdown delay, stalled farm bill, election-year cash proposals, and rising insurance costs affecting Florida households.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for our Yorkie named "Lucy".
    She is spotty brown hair and only one eye. Please let us know if you have found her, she's been with us for 13 years now (Nextdoor Five Street Watch)
  • Does anyone know around spanish Trail or Scenic Heights where the feral cats stay?
    I dropped a metal pitcher full of water many months ago and scared my cat enough that he ran out the door at the same time. It was an accident. But… (Nextdoor Spanish Trail)
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Pensacola. Apply here.
  • US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Greenskeeper in Pensacola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pensacola here.

Ok Pensacola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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