Daily editionTuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
Community
Pensacola residents can review a step-by-step hurricane preparedness checklist (available online) during Hurricane Preparedness Week to check evacuation zones, supply kits, and home safety measures.
The guide helps locals get ready for the busy hurricane season ahead.
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Pensacola residents can choose from several vibrant events this week.
Highlights include a Makers Market today at Cordova Square Park celebrating Mothers’ Day and Cinco de Mayo, and Navy Days Celebration starting May 8 with activities that honor our local military heritage — there is plenty to enjoy across the city.
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Culture
Pensacola native Keyla Richardson was a Top 5 contestant on American Idol; Monday’s votes decide if she advances to the Top 3, which could lead to a free hometown concert at Hunter Amphitheater on Wed. May 6.
Voters cast votes via website, text & social media.
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Pensacola will celebrate Galvez Day on May 8 with a march, remarks by Mayor Reeves and a student performance at Fort George while a gala honoring the historic leader is set for May 9 at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — local officials and Spanish dignitaries are expected —.
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Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez, noted for aiding the American Revolution, is honored in Pensacola with busts, statues and plaques.
The displays, installed on Apr. 9, are located downtown at the intersection of Palafox and Wright, at Fort George and near a historic marker in North Hill.
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Education
The Escambia Children's Trust has allocated $3.5 million in three-year grants for thirteen out-of-school programs serving children, with reviewers finishing scoring on Sunday + a board vote set for May 12.
Providers meeting new requirements can start programming on Aug. 1.
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Two teams from UWF’s Instructional Design and Technology program won first and third place at the 2026 ISPI Case Study Competition in Nashville (showing strong problem-solving skills) after they developed plans to improve workforce training for maritime companies.
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Environment
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks today and tomorrow over Florida as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet.
Viewers should seek dark spots to watch between midnight and dawn (up to 50 meteors per hour may appear) despite a bright waning gibbous moon.
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Government
Construction on the new downtown post office at 101 S. Jefferson St. is nearly complete, with an early summer opening planned to replace the old post office closed for a boutique hotel project.
The facility will continue to serve local residents and businesses.
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Health
Baptist Health in Pensacola uses its ECMO program to support patients with severe heart and lung failure due to conditions like pneumonia and major heart attacks.
The program started in 2017 as the first of its kind in the region.
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Sports
Sixty-eight local boys weightlifters will compete this week at the FHSAA state championship at RP Funding Lake Center, where Pace High School is aiming for a third straight 3A sweep.
Top local athletes such as Kollin Daniels and Chase Dooley are set to lead the meet.
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Pensacola Events
Anime Town Pensacola 2026
Friday, May 8th, 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
Friday, May 15th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 · 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
Sunday, May 24th, 2026 · 7-11:30 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of Southern Soul music with TK Soul this Memorial Weekend.