Daily editionMonday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
Community
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.
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Marine veteran GySgt.
David Post will receive the keys to his custom built home — provided by Homes For Our Troops — in Milton this Saturday.
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Culture
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.
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Education
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.
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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.
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Health
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.
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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.
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Pensacola Events
Warehouse of Speed Spring Open House Dyno Day
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 · 5-10 p.m. — Warehouse of Speed — Limited ticketing — Experience thrilling dyno pulls, enjoy food, and tour the shop showcasing impressive car builds.
TK Soul Live Concert
Sunday, May 24th, 2026 · 7-11:30 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of Southern Soul music with TK Soul this Memorial Weekend.
ACHE Northwest Florida Symposium
Friday, June 5th, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM — Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola — Discounted entry with lunch served — Network and learn with healthcare executives at this informative symposium.
Pensacola Comedy's Stand-up
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 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.
Free Yoga at Bayview Park
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.
IHMC 2026 Summer Robotics Camp for Rising 8th Graders
Monday, June 8th, 2026 · 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.
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 · June 9-14 — Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor Marina — Registration required — A family-friendly billfish tournament blending competitive fishing with lively community celebrations.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Bad Bunny
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — First United Methodist Church, Pensacola — Tickets required — Experience Bad Bunny's music under candlelight in a serene church setting.