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Pensacola
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of Pensacola fans watched the Blue Angels practice today from a Walmart parking lot after NAS Pensacola limited weekday public visits. The Flight Deck Museum Store opened a pop-up for souvenirs (visitors should note access is weekend-only) as the jets flew for nearly an hour. FOX 10
- ➤ Residents in Pensacola can prepare for hurricane season, which starts on June 1, by reviewing evacuation plans, checking supplies, updating home insurance, and strengthening homes. They are urged to take these steps today to ensure readiness before tropical weather develops. Pensacola News Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ True Grit Kitchen & Cantina now serves Southern comfort food with a Mexican twist at 6675 Pine Forest Road, featuring dishes like tamale benedicts and barbacoa po'boys as part of owner Cristy Hunter’s new menu. The restaurant is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with plans to start breakfast earlier soon. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Restoration expert Emily Ford of Oak & Laurel Restoration restored Dorothy Walton’s grave at historic St. Michael’s Cemetery on March 23 & conservator Corey Douglas added paver sand to update the worn marker honoring the wife of a Declaration signer and mother to a former territorial leader. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Local singer Keyla Richardson secured a spot in American Idol's top 14 during Monday night's Songs of Faith Night — record votes have postponed eliminations until the next episode on April 6. WEAR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported on March 31 that Florida’s average gas price exceeded $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 — Pensacola stations offered rates as low as $3.19 while Monroe County was near $4.37, and experts expect crude oil prices to keep fuel costs high for the next two months. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UWF finance students placed fourth in the Bond Fund category at the 2026 QGAME Global Student Managed Funds Portfolio Competition held at Quinnipiac University March 19-20. They also placed sixth in the Small Fund and ninth in the Growth Fund, reflecting a strong performance in the global contest. Local Pulse
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Inspectors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties reported one Pensacola restaurant temporarily closed after finding 56 dead roaches and an expired license during inspections from March 23—29—five restaurants received high-priority food violations while 40 earned perfect scores. Follow-up reviews are scheduled for establishments with issues. Pensacola News Journal
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Transformation Church's Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly carnival games and age-specific egg hunting zones for children nursery aged to 5th grade.
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Free Yoga at Bayview Park
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.
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14th Annual Gala of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — Tickets available — Celebrate community support while benefiting the Alfred Washburn Center & Outreach Ministries.
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Hail The Sun Concert
6-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $76 each — Catch Hail the Sun live with great energy at this popular local venue.
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15th Annual Navy Federal Credit Union 5K
12:58 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost varies — Participate in a community-driven 5K benefitting local charities.
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Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival
10 AM – 8 PM — Seville Square — Free admission — Experience the fun with the legendary Pickle Priest and a day filled with pickle-themed festivities.
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Oyster Restoration Initiative Constructability Meeting
10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.
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Live Well, Age Well Conference
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown — Event pricing not specified — Discover the latest in wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medicine with expert speakers and live demonstrations.
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Archaeology Bicycle Tour of Fort Pickens Area
9:30 AM - 12 PM — Fort Pickens Area of Gulf Island National Seashore — Fees required for entry — Discover local archaeological sites while biking through stunning natural beauty.
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Brunch with The Mylo Crew
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy brunch while meeting adoptable pups and supporting a local rescue organization.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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