Daily editionMonday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
Community
On Sunday, May 25th, the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation held a Memorial Day ceremony in Pensacola that featured a flyover, flag presentation, wreaths, and a 21-gun salute to honor fallen soldiers.
The event also added five names from Washington D.C.'s Vietnam veterans memorial to the local veterans wall—local groups like Pensacola Jeeps and the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra took part.
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Pensacola residents can choose from a full week of entertainment events—ranging from live music and parades to festivals and themed parties—and the guide lists dates, times, and venues for activities across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
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Culture
On May 24th, beachgoers enjoyed Memorial Day Weekend festivities at Park East on Pensacola Beach—families and friends gathered to relax and celebrate under warm sunshine.
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Economy
Florida's red snapper season is in full swing in Gulf Breeze as it runs from May 24 through May 26 and will reopen on June 1 through July 31 while Alabama's season, which began yesterday, will run until June 30 or until the quota is met—local charter boat captains are hopeful for a busy start.
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Environment
Residents in the Cypress Point neighborhood woke this morning to the smell of raw sewage in Escambia Bay—officials say ECUA is working to fix the contamination affecting nearby homes and waterways.
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Accidents
On May 24th, fire crews responded to an active blaze beneath a mobile home on Hickory Shores Blvd in the Gulf Breeze area—using a specialty nozzle to control hotspots while no one was injured.
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Pensacola Events
The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 · 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.
Free Outdoor Yoga Class
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing hour of yoga in nature led by certified instructors.
On-Site Tour at Fairfield Manor
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 · 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Fairfield Manor Senior Apartments — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
Kids Galaxy Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Class
Saturday, June 7th, 2025 · 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.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Monday, June 9th, 2025 · All day — Hope For Tomorrow Safety Services, LLC — $2090 — Dive into essential software development skills with expert-led UML training.
Clean Comedy Show Pensacola
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 · 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.
Camelot Musical
Friday, June 13th, 2025 · 7:30 p.m. — Pensacola Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary kingdom of King Arthur in an intimate and fresh musical rendition.
Sage In Bloom: Farmer's Dinner Series #4
Monday, June 16th, 2025 · 4-8 p.m. — Gather, A Culinary Collective — BYOB — Explore unique microgreens and fungi in a flavorful feast.
Life's A Dance Benefit Showcase
Thursday, June 19th, 2025 · 5-6:30 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Tickets available — Celebrate community and enjoy captivating performances by local celebrity couples and dancers.
Busch Light Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 · 12 PM – 6 PM — Flounder's Chowder House — Check for registration fees — Test your fishing skills in the annual rodeo featuring a range of fish species.