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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Rosa County sisters Kimberly Lovitt and Amy Williams were sentenced to 36 months — three years — and 18 months in federal prison after they embezzled $844K from a Pensacola business using employer-issued cards, according to federal prosecutors. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola police are investigating a stabbing at Pensacola Village on May 23 — a woman was injured in the chest and an unknown male suspect fled the scene. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UWF held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Thursday at the Commons Auditorium to honor fallen service members including MIA and POW & Capt. Chandra Newman delivered a keynote urging attendees to remember the holiday's true meaning as framed photos and memorial displays commemorated their sacrifice. WUWF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he is open to discussing an interim presidency if the UWF Board of Trustees selects him at a meeting on May 27. The board will vote on the interim leader and hire a search firm after President Martha Saunders departs—officials report Diaz is the top candidate. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded on Friday, May 23rd at about 2:41 p.m. in the Gulf about 70 miles southwest of Pensacola Beach at a depth of 6.2 miles— the first quake near the area since a 2.0 event was recorded in Jay on Sept. 3rd, 2020. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola will hold the next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup event on May 31 in the East Hill area where residents will leave eligible bulk items curbside by 7 a.m. on cleanup day, and items must not be set out before May 28 & city inspectors will check for code violations. FOX 10
- ➤ Pensacola Energy customers faced a rate increase decision after City Council approved a $15.9 million settlement over unlawful franchise fees that depleted the utility’s reserve fund — a move confirmed by City Attorney Adam Cobb — which will force higher natural gas rates to rebuild the reserves. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gulf Breeze beach volleyball team won its second consecutive national title after beating New Smyrna Beach High School in the 2A FHSAA championship game. The Lady Dolphins are ranked number one in the nation by MaxPreps—eight players have committed to Division I schools. WEAR-TV
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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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Life's A Dance Benefit Showcase
5-6:30 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Tickets available — Celebrate community and enjoy captivating performances by local celebrity couples and dancers.
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Jeepin' for a Better Tomorrow
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Miller's Ale House — Entry fee varies — Cruise for a cause with local Jeep clubs to support the Alzheimer's Association.
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