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Pensacola
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marine veteran GySgt. David Post will receive the keys to his custom built home — provided by Homes For Our Troops — in Milton this Saturday. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Today, Pensacola hosts live Blues at Seville Quarter and a comedy show at Saenger Theatre as Memorial Weekend begins. The week will continue with concerts, festivals, and a Run, Roast & Refresh at Laguna’s Adventure Park on Saturday & big parties on Pensacola Beach starting Thursday. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Skywatchers in Pensacola can see Venus and a thin, waxing crescent moon pair up tonight in the western sky—clearer views may await at local dark-sky spots if clouds clear. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northview High School student Annabelle Lynd was named Escambia and Santa Rosa Student of the Week for May 11-15 after receiving 56.72 percent of the vote + voting for next week's honor will start on May 19. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) are weighing school closures and staff cuts due to a projected loss of about 7,000 students next year. Statewide enrollment declines, driven by falling birth rates and rising living costs, are forcing tough budget decisions across local districts. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds learned CPR yesterday at Pensacola Bay Center where local medical professionals from Escambia & Santa Rosa counties led a community training event. The American Heart Association taught attendees how to use CPR and automated external defibrillators for both adults and children. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Expectant mothers in Pensacola are urged to watch for unusual heartburn and indigestion as potential signs of preeclampsia—a life-threatening condition highlighted during Preeclampsia Awareness Month—and doctors warn that symptoms like headache, abdominal pain and sudden swelling require immediate care before World Preeclampsia Day on Friday, May 22. Pensacola News Journal
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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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