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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Beach now has 40 new rescue tubes installed by the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club to boost safety for swimmers—911 callers will get help quickly when they refer to the Avenida 14 sign. WEAR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hour Deli opened at 11 Palafox Place in downtown Pensacola after replacing The Nest, offering specialty sandwiches, craft coffee and tea and market goods for both dine-in and online orders—its official grand opening is planned for April 18 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Alex Andrade held a heated committee meeting on April 9 and later released a podcast where he said that $10M from a Centene settlement was wrongly sent to the Hope Florida Foundation instead of returned to state coffers. He described a video of AHCA officials defending the transfer as looking 'like a hostage video'—raising concerns about the proper use of funds. Rick's Blog
- ➤ Pensacola lawmaker Alex Andrade began a probe after reports showed that a $10M settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation was used to fund groups opposing a recreational pot amendment—actions that may have breached state law requiring settlement funds to go back to general revenue. Spokespersons for the foundation and related groups deny any wrongdoing and claim no money was funneled to political committees. Rick's Blog
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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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Mad Scientist Jenn: A Food Science Interactive Show! Star Wars Edition
2:00 – 3:30 PM — A Sweet Party — All ages welcome — Experience a glow-in-the-dark food science adventure with a Star Wars theme and exciting experiments.
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