Daily editionSunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
Community
The Watson Family Foundation is hosting a free, family-friendly Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13 at Museum Plaza (120 Church Street) from 12 PM to 6 PM.
The event will offer live entertainment, a Kid’s Zone, games, local vendors, and a $1,000 scholarship award for a UWF student.
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The Pensacola FPL Touch-A-Truck Hurricane Expo held yesterday at the Florida Power and Light Building offered kids face painting, games, lineworker demonstrations, and free food.
Families enjoyed interactive displays (including a high water rescue truck) that sparked local curiosity.
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Business
A Mano Panino earns a Bib Gourmand rating from Michelin after the guide expanded statewide, while singer Keyla Richardson hints at her next move following her American Idol run.
Pensacola’s Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will open on June 16 outside Cordova Mall with 150 hires starting at $15 per hour.
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Culture
This week, local events bring music and family fun to the region — Jelly Roll performs on June 2 at The Wharf Amphitheater near Orange Beach, Music Rx is set for Wednesday at Ascension Sacred Heart, and the Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo runs June 5-7 at Flora-Bama Lounge for all ages.
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Gulf Coast Culture Fest took place Saturday, May 30 at Seville Square and united local communities with live entertainment, food, and vendors celebrating diverse cultures.
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Education
The Escambia Children's Trust Program Committee voted (3–2) to move all 13 Bright Pathways grant applicants forward for a share of $3.5M.
The full Trust board will meet in June to finalize selections and help applicants meet program requirements.
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Environment
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and since May 15 the National Hurricane Center has monitored tropical waves with no significant disturbances in the Atlantic basin.
Forecasters predict a below-normal season but advise residents to prepare for storms.
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Pensacola Events
ACHE Northwest Florida Symposium
Friday, June 5th, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM — Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola — Discounted entry with lunch served — Network and learn with healthcare executives at this informative symposium.
Pensacola Comedy's Stand-up
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Genie's Coffee Shop — Free entry — Bring friends for laughs with comedy based on your suggestions, accompanied by coffee drinks and delicious food.
Free Yoga at Bayview Park
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.
IHMC 2026 Summer Robotics Camp for Rising 8th Graders
Monday, June 8th, 2026 · 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Institute for Human and Machine Cognition — $245, financial aid available — Dive into coding and robotics with hands-on STEM challenges.
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 · June 9-14 — Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor Marina — Registration required — A family-friendly billfish tournament blending competitive fishing with lively community celebrations.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Bad Bunny
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — First United Methodist Church, Pensacola — Tickets required — Experience Bad Bunny's music under candlelight in a serene church setting.
Ravioli Pasta Making Class
Friday, June 26th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Bodacious Shops — Contact us for pricing — Discover the joy of making and stuffing your own ravioli in this hands-on culinary experience.
Prismatic Concert
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — The Handlebar — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with the band Prismatic performing live.