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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola's Max-Well Respite Center, the city's largest transitional housing program, is set to close by month-end after losing its lease to a higher-paying tenant. The center served about 80 people nightly since 2022 and local organizations are arranging alternative housing options+ Overflow Health Alliance plans to offer case management services starting mid-July. WUWF
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kara Bloomberg has taken the role of President at Landrum, marking a shift from traditional HR to comprehensive people solutions as the company expands its services beyond Pensacola—bolstered by a new collaborative space on Garden Street that will host events and training as it adapts to the AI revolution. Her leadership follows years of growth and strategic expansion that have positioned Landrum as a key player in connecting talent and business across the region and nation. Rick's Blog
- ➤ On June 5, Michaels acquired Joann’s intellectual property and private label brands after the competitor closed following bankruptcy, and the store will expand its fabric, sewing, and yarn supplies across its 72 Florida locations — over 600 new products and additional releases are scheduled later this year. Pensacola News Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old Pensacola man, Ke Anthony Blackmon, is wanted after May 28 searches at two Escambia County homes led to the seizure of 3.5 kilos (3,424 grams) of fentanyl, psilocybin, and three firearms while multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia EMS approved 10 full-time paramedic positions and a logistics chief at the county board meeting on June 5—staff they say will ease long-standing shortages and improve response times for over 300,000 residents. The new hires cost nearly $1.2 million a year from EMS Fund Reserves. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Energy customers will get automatic checks from a $15.9 million settlement following a nearly decade-long lawsuit over illegal fees — active customers will receive $8.946 million automatically and former customers must file claims for $3.654 million — while the Pensacola City Council will approve the payment plan on June 12. Rick's Blog
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beach safety officials in Northwest Florida urged locals and visitors to check flag conditions and weather updates after lifeguards responded to a May 27 incident where a Georgia couple drowned and only a 26-year-old was rescued. They advised beachgoers to know their swimming limits, stay in shallow water when unsure, and take breaks from the heat—using text alerts to monitor current conditions. WUWF
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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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