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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pace Pharmacy owners Stephen Burklow and Monique Burklow and employee David Barron Winkles were arrested May 14 on drug trafficking charges—allegedly dispensing over 48 pounds of oxycodone and 57 pounds of hydrocodone during a multi-year FDLE-led investigation and booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to the National Naval Aviation Museum can view Blue Angels practice flights behind the flight line on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the museum enforces a clear-bag policy and requires REAL ID for visitors 18 and older—offering flight-line concessions and select autograph sessions to highlight Pensacola’s unique Blue Angels experience. Local Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen leaders from across Northwest Florida completed a seven-month Leadership Northwest Florida program on May 9 in Sandestin where they learned about business growth and regional challenges. FGNW will host an informational webinar on May 21 for professionals interested in joining Class IV. Rick's Blog
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers with Escambia County Sea Turtle Patrol discovered the earliest recorded loggerhead turtle nest on Perdido Key on March 11—tying the record set at Pensacola Beach—and county staff will continue monitoring the nest and educating beachgoers on how to protect sea turtles during the 2025 nesting season. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Pensacola will restart curbside recycling this summer after halting the program in 2023 due to high contamination rates; residents may choose to opt into recycling for a fee that raises their bill from about $27 to $32.99 or stick with trash service at about $24.9. The city council will review the plan on May 22 and again in June, and service may begin the week of July 14 if approved. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Mike Pinzone, owner of Papa’s Pizza and manager of the Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier, has proposed a one percent tax to help fund a new parking garage and boost public safety—an option that avoids a 1,100 percent increase in MSBU fees; he will present his idea to the Santa Rosa Island Authority at their meeting Wednesday evening. WEAR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Breeze High School boys volleyball team advanced to the state Final Four after sweeping Nease 3—0 in the Region 1—2A finals on May 13. They will face top-seeded Reagan at 1 p.m. ET on May 16 for a semifinal match at Polk State College in Winter Haven. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
All day — Hope For Tomorrow Safety Services, LLC — $2090 — Dive into essential software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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