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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Beach is launching free trolley service today that runs daily from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day—operated by Escambia County Area Transit, the service offers over 30 stops along the beach for a stress-free ride. Pensacola News Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County firefighter Garey Buscaino pleaded not guilty on May 19 to charges of over three dozen child sex crimes—including allegations of digital voyeurism and possession of child pornography—and he faces up to 260 years in prison while being terminated from his job, with a court date scheduled for June 6. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Estuary Program will use a NOAA grant to have a vendor develop a Sediment Reduction Prioritization Action Plan that will identify over 1,700 sediment sources from roads and gullies which have covered oyster beds with up to a foot of muck. The plan—expected to take 18 months—will guide projects to reduce sediment and restore the bay’s oyster habitats. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Sandra Adams, a psychologist in Navarre, said TRICARE has not paid its mental health counselors in the Eastern United States since January 1—making her consider stopping care for TRICARE patients who are more than 40% of her clients. She warned that this problem may leave local vets and families with less mental health help and noted that both national and state psychological groups are working on the issue. WEAR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ U-Pick season is underway this summer at farms in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties offering peaches, blueberries, and vegetables for picking, with sites like The Peach Farm and Blue Basket Farms posting specific hours—visitors should call or check social media as hours may change while local farmers markets also supply fresh produce for ready-to-buy options. Pensacola News Journal
SHOP NEWS
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Bike Commuting Workshop with Jon Spears
9:30-11 a.m. — Cafe Single Fin — Free entry — Learn how to convert your bicycle into a practical commuter bike while enjoying coffee and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
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Memorial Day Celebration
1-4 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — 15% off for military — Celebrate Memorial Day with live music, tasty food, and festive contests.
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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch
10 AM - 4 PM — Outdoor Escape Experience — $30 per team — Embark on a magical journey through the streets of Pensacola, solving puzzles and hunting for clues in a whimsical quest inspired by Oz.
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Free Outdoor Yoga Class
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing hour of yoga in nature led by certified instructors.
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On-Site Tour at Fairfield Manor
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Fairfield Manor Senior Apartments — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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Kids Galaxy Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Class
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall — $12 per child — Create a glowing masterpiece as creativity comes to life in the dark.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
All day — Hope For Tomorrow Safety Services, LLC — $2090 — Dive into essential software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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Clean Comedy Show Pensacola
7-9 p.m. — Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering — Enjoy a night of clean laughs with headliner Joel Byars and fellow comedians Patrice Deveaux and Scott Shanahan.
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Library Concert
7:00 p.m. — Pensacola Library — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of opera performances at a local cultural gem.
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Sage In Bloom: Farmer's Dinner Series #4
4-8 p.m. — Gather, A Culinary Collective — BYOB — Explore unique microgreens and fungi in a flavorful feast.
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