Daily editionWednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Business
Pensacola’s Emergency Care Partners secured a $100 million investment from MidOcean Partners that will fund acquisitions and new hospital contracts to drive growth—supporting care for 1.5 million patients across 63 locations.
The recapitalization also offers liquidity for select physicians—strengthening ECP’s commitment to quality emergency services.
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Education
Booker T. Washington High School seniors celebrated graduation day by walking across the stage at Pensacola Bay Center on May 27 & their families cheered the milestone.
The ceremony united students & teachers as they marked the proud moment for the school.
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Manny Diaz Jr. will serve as interim president of the University of West Florida—replacing Martha Saunders, whose last day is set for July 13—with his term beginning on July 14; the board of trustees voted eight to two and will soon search for a permanent head.
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Tate High School seniors celebrated their Aggies 2025 graduation at the Pensacola Bay Center on May 27 as they marked the end of their high school journey.
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Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees named Manny Diaz Jr. as interim president (pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors) after Dr. Martha Saunders resigned.
He will assume the role on July 14 and brings years of experience from education and government.
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Government
More than 50 experts are meeting today at City Hall to improve child care access under the new Mayor’s Childcare Access Program—Miami-Dade County Children’s Trust CEO James Haj will deliver a keynote on proven early learning strategies, and city officials plan a follow-up meeting soon to set a memorandum of understanding for the $1.5 million owed by the Escambia Children’s Trust.
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The Florida Department of Transportation completed a $2.8M project to resurface Gregory Street from north Palafox to east of 15th Avenue with lighting, traffic signals, sidewalks, crosswalks and stormwater management.
Mayor D.C. Reeves said he will share timeline updates for additional FDOT projects next week — including Garden Street.
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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.