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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County Area Transit and Feeding the Gulf Coast will host a community resource event at Brownsville Community Center’s parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (affordable produce from Millie the Mobile Market Program and local vendors will help families access healthy food). WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A special pub crawl—Palafox Pub Crawl: Five Flags, Five Stops, One Historic Street—will take place on May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Palafox Street, featuring stops where archaeologists share Pensacola's colonial past and participants enjoy a drink at each location. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Third-place American Idol finalist Keyla Richardson shined a spotlight on Pensacola when a video aired on May 11 reached 5.71 million viewers by showcasing Pensacola Beach + a Blue Angels flyby, as confirmed by Mayor D.C. Reeves. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ After nearly a decade, Pensacola's Umbrella Sky Project returns downtown; installations begin next week in Jefferson Alley with colorful umbrellas expected in 2-3 weeks as part of a collaboration between city, property owners & the Downtown Improvement Board to boost local businesses and pedestrian traffic. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa are using federal grants (McKinney-Vento Act) to support nearly 2,600 students facing homelessness by providing transportation, supplies, and social worker support to keep them in class. WEAR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida state parks will offer free day-use admission from May 23-25 (some parks are excluded), and on May 25 U.S. citizens can also visit national parks for free, as announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Climate Prediction Center forecast a high chance (82%) that El Niño will develop soon and a 96% chance it will remain until February, a shift that could reduce hurricanes during peak season in our area. Scientists remain unsure if the event will reach super strength. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County is eliminating two long blighted properties in Warrington — Blackhawk Asset Management plans to renovate the lodge with 129 rooms after the buyer closes in the coming weeks if repairs are done by Dec. 1 — while the county seeks bids to demolish the former Checkers building. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, University of Florida researchers collected water samples at Pensacola Beach to test an early warning system that could alert visitors about dangerous Vibrio levels a month in advance. The team will have a prototype within a year if they secure the ($4 million) NOAA RESTORE grant. WEAR-TV
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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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Emerald Coast SWENext Cookout
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Explore STEM opportunities for students while enjoying a cookout and fun challenges.
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