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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, hundreds of community members gathered downtown to speak out against regressive views held by some new UWF board members at the SCI building—former trustee Suzanne Lewis was among those who addressed the crowd. Supporters signed petitions and expressed concerns that may lead to further review of UWF's direction. Pensacola News Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are battling a 200-acre brush fire in Jay while residents have been ordered to evacuate and several roadways are closed—county officials report that five tractor plow units and brush trucks are protecting structures as additional resources arrive. WEAR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GE Vernova's Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ Texas homes and create hundreds of American jobs after the company signed a deal with RWE to deliver 109 onshore wind turbines for two Texas wind farm projects, with deliveries starting later this year. The contract supports local manufacturing and creates a renewable energy corridor between Florida and Texas. Rick's Blog
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pensacola man, 25-year-old Stephon Dewaunn Dudley, Jr., got a 25-year sentence for a 2023 carjacking at a Whataburger that ended in a fatal crash after a police chase — he was convicted of carjacking with a firearm and robbery with a deadly weapon — Judge John Simon handed down the sentence. WEAR-TV
- ➤ On Tuesday night, a 48-year-old Pensacola man was arrested on DUI and hit-and-run charges after he crashed his Dodge pickup truck into a police SUV on Creighton Road during a search for a stolen car; officers said a 25-year-old was injured and the driver, on his third DUI offense in over-10 years, fled but was caught a few blocks away. WEAR-TV
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
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House Hunting in Pensacola
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Kelli Baker Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. | Seville Quarter | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an evening of vibrant live music from Kelli Baker in a lively Pensacola venue.
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JP Soars & The Red Hots
5:30-8:30 p.m. — 21 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL — Free entry — Enjoy live music and a vibrant atmosphere at this local favorite spot.
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Yewz at 850 Fusion Bar
8 PM - 2 AM | 850 Fusion Bar | Ticket purchase required | Enjoy a galactic night of low bass with Yewz and support acts in Pensacola.
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Zarzaur Law Maritime DeLuna Duathlon
8-11 a.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — Registration required — Cheer on youth athletes aged 6-15 as they tackle the duathlon in a supportive, fun-packed environment.
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Anjelah Johnson Reyes Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Prepare for a night of laughter with one of today's most successful stand-up comedians.
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Kids Empowerment Day Anti-Bullying
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Free admission — A day of fun activities and workshops dedicated to empowering kids against bullying.
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The Market at Gary's Brewery and Biergarten
1-6 p.m. — Gary's Brewery & Biergarten — Free entry — Explore local vendors while enjoying craft brews and delicious food truck offerings.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humorous adventures of Dog Man in this captivating musical adaptation for families.
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