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Pensacola
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola Civic Band will host the 11th Annual Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Hunter Amphitheater (behind Blue Wahoos Stadium) where patriotic music, food trucks and Kona Ice will bring the community together to honor military service. Local Pulse
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 to 2027 Best Places to Live rankings, naming Parkland the highest-ranked Florida city at 14th overall among 250 cities based on job market, quality of life, and affordability. Other Florida cities on the list include Pensacola at 115th. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola will hold a small business ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday as Palafox Street opens to pedestrians, marking the end of phase one of the $10.7 million project & vehicle traffic set to return on June 1 while work on side streets continues into summer. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Florida requires all new high school athletes to have an ECG screening before practice. Gulf Breeze High School will host a screening event on June 6 provided by a local nonprofit (charges are $20 unless waived for eligible families). WEAR-TV
- ➤ Council on Aging of West Florida will host the annual Senior Chill Out on Friday, June 5 at five Lowe’s stores including those on Fairfield Drive, Airport Boulevard, and Nine Mile Road from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to collect donations of air conditioners, fans, and funds for vulnerable seniors; interested individuals aged 60 and older can call (850) 432-1475 starting June 5 for details. Local Pulse
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WorldAtlas released a list on May 19 naming 10 small Florida towns as top retirement destinations with features like festivals, beaches, and historic downtowns. Gulf Breeze, on a peninsula between Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound, stands out for its quiet charm and nearby Naval Live Oaks Reservation. 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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