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Daily editionSaturday, April 5th, 2025

Good morning, Pensacola.

The Daily Pensacola Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.

Culture

  1. Officials postponed the street party planned for Sunday to celebrate Saenger Theatre's 100th anniversary due to severe weather — it is now set for May 24 on Palafox Street in front of the historic theatre.

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Environment

  1. Pensacola is expected to see heavy showers and possible thunderstorms on Sunday with gusty winds, hail and a chance of isolated tornadoes as a strong storm system moves in—bringing cooler, more typical April temperatures next week.

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  2. Colorado State University researchers and the Sarasota-based Climate Adaptation Center predict that the hurricane season will bring 17 named storms, with nine turning into hurricanes and four becoming major storms—this estimate is based on warmer waters in the Atlantic.

    FEMA plans to cut staff and funds—changes that could leave local and coastal areas unprepared for recovery if a major storm makes landfall.

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Government

  1. Gov. DeSantis requested $600M to fund the My Safe Florida Home program that will offer free wind inspections and matching grants to more than 45,000 homeowners—another 10,000 may also get help if they complete the remaining steps before the 2025 hurricane season arrives.

    More than 50,000 people have applied, and 11 related bills were filed early in the legislative session to support the program.

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  2. Pensacola International Airport launched TransformPNS.com to share updates and project details for the Terminal Expansion and Modernization Program—offering a central hub for information on new gates, improved amenities, and community meetings.

    The website will keep passengers and local residents informed as the project moves ahead.

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  3. Chairman Mike Kohler said he attended the Defense Communities Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 4th and raised concerns that an eight percent cut could affect military jobs and contracts.

    He added that the Escambia County board had studied the cuts and he worked with congressional allies — a step to protect local defense funding — as officials prepared for potential challenges.

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  4. New documents show that the Chappie James Memorial Foundation’s records have an $85K gap that the City of Pensacola must inspect—analysis indicates the project may need to scale back the planned $1.2M plaza to address a $760K funding shortfall.

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