Daily editionTuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Community
By the end of the month, 84 residents at the Max-Well Respite Center — a transitional homeless shelter in Pensacola — must leave as the landlord will rent the space to Overflow Health Alliance for higher rent.
REAP is searching for single-family residences to help move tenants into permanent housing.
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Government
The SRIA has a $6.3M draft budget for FY2026 that lists 11 island projects including beach renourishment, new bathrooms on Casino Beach, and stormwater upgrades.
The proposal cuts nearly 27 percent from last year’s funding—yet raises money for some projects—so work will begin after the summer season.
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Escambia County officials will vote on a $42.5M sale of the 541-acre OLF-8 property to Tri-W Development and Chad C. Henderson Enterprises at a meeting on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.—the site near the Navy Federal Credit Union campus will carry deed restrictions set by a county-approved plan.
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Escambia County tourism marketing has been paralyzed as County Clerk Pam Childers refused to pay $2.6M in routine invoices, causing confusion among ad agencies and leaving vendors in limbo—threatening local jobs and revenue.
She is set to meet with Visit Pensacola representatives tomorrow to clarify requirements while businesses hope for checks on June 5.
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Accidents
Two Navy pilots were taken to a local hospital after a Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter made a hard landing on one of the helicopter pads at NAS Whiting Field's outlying field in Santa Rosa on Monday, June 2, and the incident remains under investigation.
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An 87-year-old Cantonment woman was airlifted to a local hospital after her green pickup truck collided with a red SUV at the US Highway 29 and Chance Road intersection on Sunday night—troopers said the SUV continued briefly and its driver and passenger received treatment for minor injuries.
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First responders rescued Sydney the Rottweiler from a smoke-filled garage at Holley Court in Navarre on May 28 at 5:30 p.m.—using canine oxygen and rapid care before moving him from St. Francis Veterinary Clinic to a Pensacola clinic where he is under observation.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Big Al and the Heavyweights Live
Monday, June 23rd, 2025 · 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.
Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 · 5:00 AM – 4:59 AM — Seville Quarter — Registration fees apply — Run for a good cause in historic downtown Pensacola to support local families.
Ninja Kidz Live
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the excitement of Ninja Kidz Live with family-friendly fun in Pensacola.