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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old man was charged on May 20 with attempted robbery with a firearm for his alleged role in a planned attack on a girl's boyfriend at Ashton Brosnaham Park on April 6—his next court date is Tuesday. WEAR-TV
- ➤ A 69-year-old Pensacola man (James Phillips Jr.) is charged with molesting two girls while babysitting in Santa Rosa County after a May 21 security camera recorded the incident, and he was arrested on May 23 in Escambia County and is now held without bond in Santa Rosa County Jail. WEAR-TV
- ➤ On May 11, a 44-year-old man was arrested at a Pensacola Walmart after he was seen eating blueberries and later found with 11 grams of fentanyl and other drugs—he is held on a $534,500 bond. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fifth annual Gulf Coast Culture Fest kicked off in downtown Pensacola on Saturday at Seville Square—showcasing live entertainment, food trucks, and local vendors as the event celebrated cultural diversity. Organizers said the free event highlighted the need to honor the many cultures in the community. WEAR-TV
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, the Fiesta Boat Parade sailed past downtown Pensacola with people gathering at Plaza De Luna and Sanders Beach—part of a 10-day celebration honoring the Spanish Conquistador who founded the city in 1559. Bridgett Middleton, executive director of Fiesta Pensacola, said the event brought in millions to the local economy each year. WEAR-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pardoned TV star Todd Chrisley said his time at a federal prison in Pensacola changed his outlook when he saw that some African American inmates were not given the same programs (he noted uneven privileges in a minimum-security camp). He vowed to expose system injustices and work to improve the lives of those affected (comments made after his release on May 30). WEAR-TV
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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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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.
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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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Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K
5:00 AM – 4:59 AM — Seville Quarter — Registration fees apply — Run for a good cause in historic downtown Pensacola to support local families.
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