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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola is set to host a lively week of shows starting Monday, April 20 at venues including Vinyl Music Hall, Seville Quarter, and Pensacola Beach, with activities such as live concerts, outdoor series, festivals, and family favorites like the Crawfish Festival and Interstate Mullet Toss. Pensacola News Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A popular 30A French restaurant is set to open a new Pensacola location this summer. Owned by Natasha & Martin Arnt, the establishment will serve French small plates, wines, and liqueurs. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ R House Home Services in Pensacola is nominated for the Best of the Bay Community's Choice Awards for its reliable pest control services. Nominations opened on April 18 and voting begins in May (local residents are encouraged to participate). Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Pickens (built 1829 to 1834 using 21.5 million bricks) is a historic coastal fortification that once defended Pensacola Bay and now draws visitors to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Eta Aquariids meteor shower begins tonight over local skies and will peak on May 5. Viewers can expect 10 to 30 meteors per hour under dark skies; however, a full moon on May 1 may reduce visibility. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola Architectural Review Board approved the conceptual design for a downtown grocery store complex at 200 West Garden St on April 16 with suggestions to enhance historic elements and pedestrian access—developers said they will incorporate the changes in the final plan. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Linda Holmes, a disabled Pensacola resident relying on ECUA’s assistance program for trash pickup, says service has been missed every week since her move to Bellview. ECUA said a new driver may be causing delays and is sending someone to handle the issue. WEAR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola’s American Made Sportfishing started the 2026 Sport Fishing Championship season in Key West and will compete in Gulf Division tournaments to earn points toward a playoff in Cabo San Lucas later this year. Fans can watch live coverage on YouTube and ESPN+. Local Pulse
- ➤ Tate girls and Navarre boys track teams won district titles at the District 1-3A championships held at Pine Forest on Saturday, scoring 133.5 and 154 points respectively. Top finishers automatically qualified for the Region 1-3A meet on May 2. Pensacola News Journal
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Candlelight Concert: The Soundtrack of the 60's
6:00-7:15 p.m. — First United Methodist Church — Tickets required — Experience the timeless music of The Beatles performed live under candlelight.
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Pensacola Tattoo Expo 2026
11 a.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Entrance fee required — Experience live tattooing from over 100 talented artists and participate in exciting raffle giveaways.
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BRNCHLLA on the Beach
3-8 p.m. — Gulfside Pavilion — $25 General Admission — Celebrate spring with music, delicious food, and beach games at this vibrant margarita brunch party.
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Free Yoga at Bayview Park
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session with certified instructors in a beautiful park setting.
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Anime Town Pensacola 2026
May 8-10 — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things anime with celebrity guests, panels, and an after-hours prom.
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Sal Vulcano Live Show
6-10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — $45-$53 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Sal Vulcano at the beautiful Saenger Theatre.
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