Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Pensacola.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Library Concert
7:00 p.m. — Pensacola Library — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of opera performances at a local cultural gem.
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.
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.
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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