Coverage dated August 27, 2026

University of West Florida closes early for historic Division I football debut

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Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida is closing early Thursday ahead of the school's first Division I football game. According to a university news release, the campus will close at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27.

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    Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 27, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The University of West Florida is closing early Thursday ahead of the school's first Division I football game. According to a university news release, the campus will close at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27.