Daily editionTuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Community
On Monday May 26, about 100 community members attended a Memorial Day ceremony that started aboard NAS Pensacola and continued at Barrancas National Cemetery to honor fallen heroes — Capt. Douglas White and Tech.
Sgt. Vitoria Artibee shared personal remembrances as officials noted the sacrifices of over 1.3 million Americans, including 81,000 still unaccounted for since WWII.
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Business
Bonsai, a hidden high-end sushi restaurant on Pensacola Beach, will add a lunch menu this summer to serve Bonsai bowls and sushi rolls from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The restaurant will offer meals in-house and to go—aiming to bring quality food at a fair price to more guests while keeping its focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Education
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees in Pensacola will accept Dr. Martha Saunders' resignation today after disagreements over DEI policies.
Interim president Dr. Judith Bentz said board members appointed by the governor are expected to recommend Manny Diaz to lead the university—possibly permanently—as it faces major leadership changes.
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Future aviators in grades 7 to 12 can enroll now in six day summer sessions at National Flight Academy in Pensacola, which offers hands-on STEM training aboard a virtual aircraft carrier — sessions run from July 20 to 25 or July 27 to August 1 as spots are limited.
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Environment
Residents off Scenic Highway reported nearly 1 million gallons of sewage leaked into Escambia Bay over several years, with a recent spill of 1,000 gallons on Sunday.
Officials said a $20 million project to replace old cast iron pipes will begin soon and is expected to take four to five years to complete.
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Government
Escambia Commissioner Mike Kohler is planning a Community Redevelopment Agency to reinvest 75% of property taxes in Myrtle Grove to fix rough streets and add sidewalks, street lighting, and projects like a library or sports facility.
He will bring the proposal to Escambia's board for a vote on June 5 and, if approved, funding will start on Oct. 1.
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Accidents
Three friends—Camron Forren, Devin Reimer, and Madlyn Graphman—lost nearly all their belongings when a fire broke out in a neighboring apartment on May 22 and are now searching for salvageable items.
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A 26-year-old motorcyclist from Cantonment was airlifted with serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck near Booker Street and Booker Avenue on Sunday night—he attempted to pass the truck as a 20-year-old Pensacola woman turned left.
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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.