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Pensacola
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Beach will host the fifth annual MAX Volleyball Tournament on May 16 at the Salty Rose next to the Pensacola Beach Resort & will raise funds for childhood cancer research by Rally Gulf Coast with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. and play starting at 10 a.m. WEAR-TV
- ➤ On Tuesday, everyday heroes entertained children at Studer Family Children's Hospital through Superhero Day by offering custom hero names and fun activities (including Lego building and cookie decorating) with support from community partners like the Blue Angels, local fire rescue and sheriff's office. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Waterfront Mission will build a dog kennel on its Pensacola campus to let individuals receiving services safely house their dogs and gain job skills in partnership with Escambia County Animal Shelter plus the project costs $160,000 with most funding secured. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Courser Racing is launching its first fully sponsored veteran ocean rowing experience off Pensacola’s coast; final launch details will be announced Thursday, Apr. 30 after weather checks. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2 — a mission designed to rebuild purpose and community for veterans. Local Pulse
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a bomb threat Monday at Beulah Middle School and evacuated the building as a safety measure (investigators reported no credible threat). FOX 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Pensacola native Keyla Richardson advanced to the Top 5 on American Idol with her performance of Taylor Swift’s 'Lover' (10:53 a.m. on April 28) as two contestants were eliminated and the show will celebrate its 20th anniversary on May 4. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 22, Escambia School District leaders sent a letter to Florida education officials asking for changes in the state funding formula after 335 voucher students who received transportation, meals and counseling were not counted for payment. Rick's Blog
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Beach already experienced its first sargassum wave and NOAA warns a record-breaking second wave will hit this summer as currents bring brown seaweed from the Caribbean. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Florida Forest Service reported that as of 7 a.m. April 28 there were 103 active wildfires burning 15,587 acres as drought conditions forced burn bans in 45 of 67 counties, including parts of the Panhandle near Pensacola. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school teams made history in playoffs this week; Booker T. Washington flag football earned its first state playoff win on Tuesday as Kamryn Hughes returned a 59-yard punt, while Gulf Breeze boys lacrosse overcame a 5-2 deficit to reach a regional final. Other teams advanced in district championships. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Warehouse of Speed Spring Open House Dyno Day
5-10 p.m. — Warehouse of Speed — Limited ticketing — Experience thrilling dyno pulls, enjoy food, and tour the shop showcasing impressive car builds.
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TK Soul Live Concert
7-11:30 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of Southern Soul music with TK Soul this Memorial Weekend.
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