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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cafe Bistro in Pensacola Beach reopened after a two-month makeover with a new menu and refreshed interior that features chic marble tables and local art—while a 133-year-old Victorian home in Old East Hill is now back on the market after the Architectural Review Board denied a demolition permit, leaving its future in limbo. Pensacola News Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, the Gulf Breeze Fire Department recovered the body of a drowning victim near Shoreline Park South after a 911 call Friday night reported a person overboard—officials said the victim's identity is withheld until next of kin are notified. FOX 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, a Black male was shot in the knee cap by another Black male on North Y and Mallory streets near 12:15 p.m. in West Pensacola — the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries, said he did not know the shooter, and the suspect left the scene before deputies arrived. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, 2025, Bloody Mary fans gathered in front of Perfect Plain Brewing for the 2nd Annual Bloody Mary Festival—featuring Bloody Mary tasting, live music, food and a marketplace. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ On March 18, visitors explored Fort Pickens — a historic fort with high walls, narrow tunnels and open spaces — in Pensacola Beach. Located on Santa Rosa Island in Escambia County, the site showed clear signs of its long past as the sun set. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Health Northwest Florida launched the Baby Buck program that gives expectant mothers a $10 credit for each prenatal visit at its Women’s Health/OB Care clinic, with the Baby Buck store opening on March 7th. The program aims to improve care and reduce Escambia County’s high infant death and low birthweight rates — funded by a $5,000 grant — while offering a Pregnancy Passport to track appointments. Pensacola News Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Strawberry Farm in Milton opened small U-Pick sessions with about 80,000 ripe strawberries available at $3.50 per pound and will extend its hours when more berries ripen. The family-run farm will continue its batch-based schedule until the strawberries peak in April. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Five Sisters Blues Cafe — The Cat Daddy Blues Band
5-9 p.m. — Five Sisters Blues Cafe — Enjoy Southern-style dishes while grooving to live blues music.
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Easter Sunrise Service
11 AM — Westernmark Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a morning service featuring Pastor Dave Crenshaw and complimentary coffee and donuts.
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Midnight Release Slumber Party for Great Big Beautiful Life
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM — Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe — Ticket required — Celebrate the launch of Emily Henry’s new book in cozy PJs with snacks, drinks, and surprises.
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Cumberland School of Law Pensacola Alumni Reception
5-7 p.m. — Clark Partington Attorneys at Law — Free entry — Connect with fellow alumni in a welcoming environment.
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Victory Emerald Nationals 2025
April 25-27 — 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL — In-person participation — Cheerleading competition featuring all-star teams.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Kennedy — 25% OFF tickets available — Relive the raddest decade with retro contests and social media challenges at Pensacola's '80s-themed pub crawl.
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