Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Pensacola.
🏘️ Community
Trinity Village opened May 1 at 820 W.
Garden St., offering nine tiny homes for seniors with limited income; tenants will pay $500 a month for rent & utilities and move in by the end of May.
💼 Business
The Boiling Pot opened today on Mobile Highway in West Pensacola at the former 850 Seafood & Grill building, offering Pensacola Beach-style seafood boils, po’boys, Bushwackers, and options like smoked wings and dirty burgers.
Diners can choose to sit inside, at the bar, or on the screened patio.
Seven new restaurants and sweet shops opened in Pensacola in April, offering options from ramen and tacos to cookies and ice cream.
The dining spots, located in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties (including a family-run ice cream shop and a revamped bistro), boost local flavor.
🎭 Culture
Keyla Richardson moved to American Idol’s Top 5 and local leaders are finalizing a homecoming concert and parade for her on May 6 if she makes the Top 3, while Pensacola Beach renourishment nears completion and a TikTok takeover call sparked local debate.
🎓 Education
On May 1, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that requires students in grades three through five to learn cursive writing — a move meant to boost literacy, hand-eye coordination, and early detection of learning issues.
🏥 Health
Hundreds of volunteers helped uninsured residents when Ascension Sacred Heart hosted Medical Mission at Home at the Brownsville Community Center on Saturday.
Nearly 200 patients got care + over 100 pairs of eyeglasses were given out at the event, which reintroduced services paused during the pandemic.
A local Pensacola mother recounted her long battle with thyroid misdiagnoses that led to surgery by a local specialist in 2021.
She now manages her health with daily calcium supplements + synthetic hormones while reflecting on her road to recovery.
🏈 Sports
Runners braved cold, rainy weather at the Fiesta Pensacola 10K-5K on Saturday, May 2 in Pensacola and finished the course despite challenging conditions.
Pace baseball overcame an early 2-0 deficit to sweep Tocoi Creek in the region semifinals, with highlights capturing the decisive comeback.
🎉 Pensacola Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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