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Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Spirit Airlines flight from Houston to Orlando declared an emergency midflight on Saturday—landing safely at Pensacola International Airport with 182 passengers—and no injuries were reported. WEAR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bounce Beach Pensacola will open on May 30 at 400 Quietwater Beach Road to replace Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar and will use a beach-front sports bar style with three areas—a beach bar, an open-air main floor with live country music and big screens, and a sunset rooftop lounge for cocktails and small bites. The new restaurant will serve Gulf Coast flavors with dishes like raw and grilled oysters, grilled gator ribs, and Cajun pizza with crawfish tails. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors are enjoying Galvez Day at Historic Pensacola Village where the UWF Historic Trust hosts a celebration to honor Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez — featuring Spanish soldiers, colonial cooking, games, and candle dipping — that brings history to life. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola High School student Alexa Tonatzin Murillo Rangel was named Escambia and Santa Rosa County Student of the Week for May 5-9 after receiving 62.8% of the vote, beating runner-up Blossom Cauthen who earned 36.99% & voting for next week will begin on Tuesday, May 13. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ECUA will flush fluoride out of drinking water as part of its updated treatment process. Officials said South Navy Blvd. will get a makeover — a new restaurant is set to open soon. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County is asking local residents to give feedback on two proposals to improve a one-mile stretch of South Navy Boulevard near NAS Pensacola—a corridor that is vital for daily commuters and community businesses. The public workshop will be held May 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Lexington Terrace Community Center—where county officials will use the input to shape a final improvement plan. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ ECUA will stop adding fluoride to public water on July 1 when the new law takes effect and will redirect about $340,000 a year toward carbon filters for cleaning local wells. Board member Vicki Campbell said the utility ordered less fluoride in advance and will use the remaining five weeks' supply — a change coming after nearly 30 years of fluoridation. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola News Journal held its Athlete of the Week poll sponsored by Florida Power and Light to honor top local athletes from May 5th-10th. Nominees included stars from baseball, softball, and track, and winners will be contacted early next week (voting closed Saturday at 11 a.m.). Pensacola News Journal
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Rise Up Lights Concert
6-10 p.m. — Handlebar — Check the local alt scene with an energetic performance by the diverse talent of Rise Up Lights.
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Open House for Distinctive Custom-Built Home
11 AM - 1 PM — 1887 Brenda Ave, Pensacola, FL — Free entry — Explore a stunning 4-bedroom home with a screened-in pool, perfect for family gatherings.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $149 — Enjoy the iconic sounds of Brit Floyd in a lively Pensacola setting.
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Bands on the Bayou FREE concert
Join Bands on the Bayou for the first free, outdoor concert of our series! Local band Nobius will perform on the patio of the beautiful Bayview Park in East Hill; food vendors and family fun will make this a magical night of music!
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Bike Commuting Workshop with Jon Spears
9:30-11 a.m. — Cafe Single Fin — Free entry — Learn how to convert your bicycle into a practical commuter bike while enjoying coffee and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
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Memorial Day Celebration
1-4 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — 15% off for military — Celebrate Memorial Day with live music, tasty food, and festive contests.
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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch
10 AM - 4 PM — Outdoor Escape Experience — $30 per team — Embark on a magical journey through the streets of Pensacola, solving puzzles and hunting for clues in a whimsical quest inspired by Oz.
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Free Outdoor Yoga Class
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing hour of yoga in nature led by certified instructors.
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On-Site Tour at Fairfield Manor
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Fairfield Manor Senior Apartments — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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Kids Galaxy Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Class
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall — $12 per child — Create a glowing masterpiece as creativity comes to life in the dark.
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