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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, roads around Tarragona and Gregory streets were closed after a damaged underground gas line led Pensacola Energy to secure the leak—residents at Wesley Haven Villa on E Wright Street and nearby businesses were evacuated—and drivers were urged to use Palafox for north‐south and Cervantes for east‐west travel. WEAR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of West Florida received a $2 million grant from the Tourist Development Council to build Darrell Gooden Stadium — pending approval from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. The new facility will nearly double seating from 3,800 to 7,500 and host football games, concerts and community events. University of West Florida
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola residents can attend a free Earth Day screening at the Pensacola Little Theater on April 22 when the documentary How to Poison a Planet is shown to reveal how PFAS chemicals have affected local water supplies — environmental attorney Ned McWilliams of Levin Papantonio will lead a Q&A session after the film. Rick's Blog
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rescue swimmer school students aboard NAS Pensacola showed a behind-the-scenes look at rigorous search and rescue training using a Navy helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50. The class of 12 students trained five days a week and graduated Tuesday+ their training prepares them to rescue downed aviators in emergencies. WEAR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola was named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek, marking the fifth year in a row the hospital earned this rating—recognizing its care for mothers, newborns and families. The hospital also uses programs to help with transportation and insurance challenges and features the region’s only Level III NICU. Local Pulse
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola angler David Shepard caught a 107-inch bluefin tuna estimated to weigh between 600 and 700 pounds on Tuesday evening about 112 miles offshore after a three-and-a-half-hour battle with the fish. The catch — nearly as large as Florida’s record 110-inch bluefin — was hauled aboard at 11 p.m. and weighed at Patti Marine Enterprises on Wednesday. Pensacola News Journal
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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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U.S. Open Local Qualifying
18 holes — Pensacola Country Club — Entry fee required — Compete for a chance to qualify for the prestigious U.S. Open.
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