Daily editionFriday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Community
The Gulf Winds Foundation hosted its second annual Chip in Fore Charity golf tournament at Stonebrook Golf Course in Pace—where teams competed in a scramble contest featuring a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge—and raised over $78,000 to support its scholarship program and local non-profits.
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Education
ReadyKids! invites Escambia County families with rising kindergartners to join its Kindergarten, Here We Come! sessions—where parents learn practical tips and children enjoy hands-on activities with free childcare and a meal provided.
Sessions will be held in June at two locations—Global Learning Academy, 100 N P St on June 10–11 and Ferry Pass Elementary, 8310 N Davis Hwy on June 17–18, with events running from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Environment
Saharan dust has made the skies hazy and may cause showers today in Pensacola with highs near 93 and a heat index in the upper 90s—while the National Hurricane Center monitors a tropical wave offshore that is unlikely to develop into a storm.
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Real Estate
The final conceptual images of Rhythm Lofts and Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel will be reviewed by the Pensacola Planning Board on June 10 to decide plans for a hotel and apartments at Community Maritime Park—if approved, construction could start later this year.
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Sports
On June 4, the Northview High School softball team was honored at Blue Wahoos Stadium for its historic season that ended with a state Final Four appearance when players Mikayla McAnally and Bailey Burkette threw ceremonial first pitches+ coach Amy Holland said most players will return next season with added young talent.
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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.