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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TikTok creator Tayflawda is urging a casual link up at Pensacola Beach on May 2 to keep the gathering safe by warning that trouble will have consequences. He said his aim is to turn a 'takeover' into a fun, well-managed meetup. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 17th Annual Pensacola Beach Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 9 at the Boardwalk and Gulfside Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will enjoy wine tastings, live music, and vendors, with Grand Tastings starting at 1 p.m. Local Pulse
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On April 29, gas prices in Florida jumped 7 cents overnight to $4.15 a gallon, following a 14-cent rise on April 28, according to AAA. Drivers have seen a total 21-cent increase over two days, prompting many to use price-check apps to find the best deals. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Visit Pensacola requested $500K for its national ad campaign after Condé Nast Traveler named Pensacola Beach ‘Best in the U.S.’ and Escambia County Tourist Development Council approved an extra $250K after reviewing strong March results — the ads will target affluent travelers and focus on drawing more visitors from Atlanta and Dallas. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SSI recipients in Florida will receive their next check on Friday, May 1 (per the federal schedule). Payments will follow a set monthly calendar with August's check coming on Friday, July 31. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Renovations will begin May 1 at the Fricker Resource Center, with senior programs moving to Bayview on May 18 and after school classes ending on May 22. The center will reopen in June 2027 with a career lab, STEM lab, and ADA playground updates—part of a major city project. WEAR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart Hospital's Studer Family Children's Hospital is hosting Superhero Day today to honor sick children and their caregivers with special superhero appearances. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Last week, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspected Pensacola restaurants and closed one for roach activity while issuing high-priority warnings to four others and an administrative complaint to a fifth; 28 establishments earned perfect scores for food safety. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Escambia High School baseball team needs to raise $10,000 by Thursday to cover travel, lodging + meals for the semifinal series at Clay High in Green Cove over 360 miles east; they've raised $2,100 so far and will play Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at noon if needed. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ USA TODAY Network has launched its 250 for 250 series spotlighting top high school boys basketball figures from Pensacola (inviting residents to vote for their favorite among ten honored players, including local legends and NBA stars). The series will celebrate our area's sports history over the coming months. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Teen athlete Lulu Gribbin, treated at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola after a shark attack (which took her arm and leg), is competing in adaptive golf at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie this week using a custom 3-D printed club attachment. 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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