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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown roads will be closed Friday for the annual Grand Fiesta Parade, as the float staging area shuts at 4:30 p.m. and the parade route closes at 5 p.m. + Streets including Wright, Main, Garden, Palafox, Spring, Tarragona and DeVilliers will face heavy traffic, and parking on the route is banned with vehicles to be towed after 5:30 p.m. Pensacola News Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Air Lines will add new nonstop Saturday flights this summer that include a Detroit to Pensacola route using a Boeing 717 operating from June 8 to Sept. 25 (other new routes include flights from Atlanta to Bangor, Detroit to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Punta Cana and Bozeman, and from MSP to Jackson Hole). The airline is also increasing service from Austin to several Florida cities, such as Panama City, Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando. Pensacola News Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An overnight shooting at Pensacola Village Apartments left one man injured on Wednesday; his injuries are non-life-threatening as police continue to investigate. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Watson Family Foundation will host a free, family friendly Juneteenth celebration on June 14 at Museum Plaza (120 Church Street) from 12 PM to 6 PM. The event will feature live entertainment, games, local vendors, and will award a $1,000 scholarship to a minority student from UWF. Local Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduates from Pine Forest High School celebrated their big day on May 28 at Pensacola Bay Center, where family and friends gathered to honor their achievements+ they reflected on past milestones and looked forward to new opportunities. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola will charge commercial customers more for trash pickup than residents if the City Council approves the plan on June 12; the new rates will start on July 1. Residential customers will pay $24.99 for one trash can with once-a-week service while commercial customers pay $49.98 for the same service — a move by Mayor Reeves to restore curbside recycling and improve the city's sanitation budget. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A record-hot summer is forecast and Pensacola pet owners must guard against pet heat stroke — keeping pets off hot roads and out of cars is vital. Experts advise offering water, using cooling gear, and scheduling vet checkups — watching for signs like heavy panting and bright red gums to act quickly if needed. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 11th annual Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo will run from June 6 to 8 at the Ole River Grill beach area at 17401 Perdido Key Drive where anglers in both kid and adult divisions fish in 30 categories and weigh in daily—live music, food, and vendor booths will add to the festival and the awards ceremony is set for June 8. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Big Al and the Heavyweights Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Check the site for ticket info — Enjoy a vibrant mix of Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Rock music from this dynamic band.
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