Daily editionWednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Community
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.
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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.
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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.
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Health
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.
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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).
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Lifestyle
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.
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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.