Daily editionSunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
Community
Pensacola First Methodist Church on Wright Street is hosting a regional conference of church leaders today — the church prepared its decorated offices, gymnasium and exhibit space on June 6 as part of its first leadership conference since the early 1900s.
The event is set to bring together religious leaders from the region for the conference.
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Environment
On Tuesday night, a disabled veteran in Colonial Pine Estates said a mother bear and her four cubs broke through his back screen door to get his trash—prompting him to seek bear relocation as sightings rise in Navarre.
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Government
Residents criticized Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger's renderings for a new Pensacola Beach gateway that offer options such as the Innisfree logo, a beach ball, or a dolphin, calling them amateur hour and cheeseball.
They questioned why the designs were not shown at the May 28 town hall and noted that the public vote, which will end June 11, gives only five days for feedback—online comments call for professional designers—demonstrating widespread disapproval.
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Pensacola Events
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.
July 4th 5K and Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 4th, 2025 · 7:30-11:00 a.m. — Pensacola Beach Boardwalk — $30-$40 — Enjoy a scenic 5K run followed by a lively post-race party at the Tiki Bar.