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Pensacola
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors at 607 E. Government St are rallying to save a 250-year legacy oak+100-year heritage oak amid worries that new owners plan to build a home; city officials say no removal permit has been issued so the trees may remain. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Carry the Load, a national remembrance relay honoring fallen military members and first responders, will visit Mobile on May 20 (USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park) and Pensacola on May 21 at Veterans Memorial Park, where a two-mile community remembrance walk is planned. FOX 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of West Florida has opened a new exhibit titled 'Road to Revolution' that showcases Northwest Florida’s role in the War for Independence. Curator Jessie Craigg said the exhibit features original documents and a British officer’s sword (including a proclamation from King George III) that highlight the region's historical impact. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Local music teacher Keyla Richardson finished third on American Idol Season 24 Monday night and celebrated a downtown parade before her upcoming concert at the Saenger Theatre in July + local fans continue to champion her inspiring journey. Pensacola News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City planners have contracted four developers to add over 585 hotel rooms that will more than double downtown Pensacola’s (579) inventory. The expansion aims to meet rising tourism demand as several new projects progress. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Light Up Learning: A Carnival of Possibility will take place tomorrow at Blue Wahoos Stadium with a VIP pre-party from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before carnival games, food+music run until 8:30 p.m. to support the Building Brains Program that boosts early education and kindergarten readiness. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Romeo, a rescued manatee living at Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center, has been named the world's oldest manatee at over 71 years old. Born in 1957, he now lives in Manatee Cove with two other manatees where visitors can view him. Local Pulse
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held its annual memorial service on Monday to honor fallen deputies and added Deputy Jeremy Cassady’s name (newly added) to the memorial wall, which now holds 16 deputies and 2 K-9 units. Families and colleagues remember these sacrifices. WEAR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Milton graduate Boo Weekley won at the PGA TOUR Champions Insperity Invitational yesterday at The Woodlands Country Club in Texas, finishing 15-under par and beating Ernie Els by three strokes. Pensacola News Journal
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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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ACHE Northwest Florida Symposium
11 AM – 3 PM — Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola — Discounted entry with lunch served — Network and learn with healthcare executives at this informative symposium.
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Pensacola Comedy's Stand-up
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Genie's Coffee Shop — Free entry — Bring friends for laughs with comedy based on your suggestions, accompanied by coffee drinks and delicious food.
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Free Outdoor Yoga Classes at Bayview Park
9:30 – 10:30 AM — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating hour of yoga in the fresh air, led by certified instructors.
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IHMC 2026 Summer Robotics Camp for Rising 8th Graders
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Institute for Human and Machine Cognition — $245, financial aid available — Dive into coding and robotics with hands-on STEM challenges.
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Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
June 9-14 — Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor Marina — Registration required — A family-friendly billfish tournament blending competitive fishing with lively community celebrations.
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