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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream will open in Navarre on Monday, April 28 at 2502 State Road 87 South. Restaurant owners said the opening will feature a grand party with bounce houses, face painting and a petting zoo — and the new restaurant will offer its famed taco pizza, an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, an arcade, two bars, a drive-thru and an outdoor patio with slide-up garage doors. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Big Kahuna’s Destin reopens today—kicking off its summer season with discounted season passes and over 40 water attractions available until Sept. 21. The water park, about an hour and 15 minutes from Pensacola, welcomes families looking for fun and savings. Pensacola News Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Carl Sykes, a 27-year-old Pensacola man, was arrested on grand theft charges for stealing 171 iPhones while working as a UPS delivery driver (he admitted to selling the phones) and remains in jail on a $25,000 bond. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola’s red light cameras caught an average of 92 drivers running red lights each day after a 30-day grace period began on Jan 1 and issued 2,589 tickets in February and 2,824 in March—officials said these violations risk lives. The city will add two cameras at a fifth intersection this year—efforts that aim to curb the rising violations. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jasmine King resigned as Gulf Breeze girls volleyball coach after leading the team to a state championship appearance with a 30-2 record in 2024 to accept a volunteer assistant coaching job at the University of West Florida+ this allowed her to remain local for her family. Longtime assistant coach Steven Clay+ has been named the new head coach to continue the program's strong run. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Catholic golfer Hudson Mitchell signed with the U.S. Naval Academy to play college golf, continuing a family legacy and adding to his PNJ Golfer of the Year win from last year. He joined after a lengthy recruiting process and will be part of the Naval Academy's class of 2029. Pensacola News Journal
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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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2025 Pensacola Tattoo Expo
11 AM - 11 PM — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Entrance pass required — Immerse yourself in the artistry with live tattooing from award-winning artists and exciting raffle giveaways.
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Mimosa Derby Day Party
3-8 p.m. — Emerald Republic Brewing — Pricing varies — Experience the festive elegance of the Kentucky Derby with mimosas, VIP options, and live music.
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~ James Clear
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