Daily editionSaturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
Culture
The Blue Angels will perform at five Florida air shows this year with their first event in Cocoa Beach today, running April 11-12.
The team from NAS Pensacola offers ticketed seating & free public viewing for local fans.
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Economy
A Consumer Reports analysis from Friday, Apr. 10 showed that six grocery chains charged less than Walmart, with Pensacola’s BJ’s offering prices roughly 21.0% lower + Aldi expanding to nine stores since 2022 to boost local savings.
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Education
Students at Booker T Washington High School met (101-year-old) Navy veteran Judge Steve Ellis via Zoom on Friday, where he shared his World War II experiences.
History teacher Amanda Dixon said the session left an impression with a call to value freedom and vote.
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Friends of the West Florida Public Library are hosting their 2026 Spring Book Sale from April 24-26 at the Downtown Library (239 N. Spring St), offering books, audio books, CDs and DVDs for all ages.
Admission is $5 on Friday and free on Saturday and Sunday.
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Government
Residents are invited to a public information session on the Baptist Legacy Campus demolition project on Thursday, Apr. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeview Activity Center — City staff and Jacobs Engineering will share project updates and answer questions on the environmental abatement process.
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City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board meets Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m. at City Hall (Hagler-Mason Conference Room) to review Branch Acquisition’s conceptual design for a 30,990 sqft grocery-anchored shopping center at 200 W. Garden Street in the historic district, which includes mixed-use retail and a pocket park.
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Health
Escambia County EMS has reached a milestone as its CORE opioid program helped 600 patients transition to recovery.
The free program partners with local health agencies to provide medication-assisted treatment and long-term support across Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.
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Sports
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are hosting game two Friday night to earn a playoff spot against the Evansville Thunderbolts after trailing 4–1 in a loss at Evansville.
Fans are asked to wear all white to support the team and even the series.
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The Crusaders beat the Jaguars 17-3 in a girls lacrosse game at Pensacola Catholic High School on April 10, 2026 & boosted their season record.
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Tentative FHSAA winter sports classifications for 2026-27 and 2027-28 cut basketball and soccer into six classes and add a top eight Championship division + eight local teams shift to lower classes, with final decisions pending appeals after April 17.
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Pensacola Events
Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival
Monday, April 13th, 2026 · 10 AM – 8 PM — Seville Square — Free admission — Experience the fun with the legendary Pickle Priest and a day filled with pickle-themed festivities.
Oyster Restoration Initiative Constructability Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 · 10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.
Live Well, Age Well Conference
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 · 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.
Strong Girls, Strong Minds: Mental Health Summit 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Pensacola State College - Warrington Campus — Free entry — Explore mental wellness with therapy dogs, expert talks, and fun activities.
Brunch with The Mylo Crew
Sunday, April 19th, 2026 · 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy brunch while meeting adoptable pups and supporting a local rescue organization.
Pensacola Unplugged Songwriter Showcase
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 · 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Studer Community Institute — Free entry — Experience a night of raw talent and intimate performances from talented local artists.
Pensacola Tattoo Expo 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 · 11 a.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Entrance fee required — Experience live tattooing from over 100 talented artists and participate in exciting raffle giveaways.
BRNCHLLA on the Beach
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 · 3-8 p.m. — Gulfside Pavilion — $25 General Admission — Celebrate spring with music, delicious food, and beach games at this vibrant margarita brunch party.
Free Yoga at Bayview Park
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session with certified instructors in a beautiful park setting.
Anime Town Pensacola 2026
Friday, May 8th, 2026 · May 8-10 — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things anime with celebrity guests, panels, and an after-hours prom.