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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomed a newborn giraffe named Kahlani on May 9th from parents Kenya and Gideon—she is 6 feet tall and weighs about 151 pounds. Pensacola News Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Navarre Beach Fire Rescue responded Saturday morning at about 8:00 a.m. to a kayaker who lost consciousness roughly two miles south of the Navarre Beach Pier after free-diving. The rescue team aboard Ski 49 — aided by fellow kayakers who had placed the victim on a paddleboard — transported him to shore where a medical helicopter evacuated him to Pensacola for advanced care. FOX 10
- ➤ A 28-year-old Texas motorcyclist died Saturday morning when a 62-year-old woman rear-ended his motorcycle on Pensacola Beach on Via De Luna Drive near Avenida 19—troopers said the bike was dragged for almost one block before the SUV stopped. WEAR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Pace community held a market event on Saturday to remember 22-year-old Luca Kukuk, who died in a suspected DUI crash in March, and raised awareness about drunk driving — his mother Rita Kukuk attended while Leslie Highstreet was arrested on DUI manslaughter charges and remains in Santa Rosa County Jail. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola author Christine "Christy" Emmanuel has chronicled her Westcott family history—which connects to figures like George Washington and Pocahontas—in a new two-volume book and will host book signings on June 26 and July 2 in Pensacola. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Pensacola Fishing Rodeo is underway on Pensacola Beach with 500 anglers competing in 21 fish categories for cash prizes. Saturday's weigh-in ran from 2 to 7 p.m. and today's weigh-in will run from 2 to 6 p.m.—the event will wrap up later on Sunday. WEAR-TV
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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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Ninja Kidz Live
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.
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July 4th 5K and Fireworks Celebration
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.
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YK Niece Live Performance
9:00 PM - 2:30 AM — Chasers Liquor Store & Bar — No cover charge — Experience YK Niece performing the hottest song of the summer in Pensacola.
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Coffee and Bird Walk at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve
7:00-9:45 a.m. — Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park — Small entrance fee — Enjoy coffee and explore nature while birdwatching on a scenic trail.
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Vegan Brewfest 2025
2-8 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Cost info not provided — Celebrate plant-based living with epic vegan food, live music, and craft brews.
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Karlous Miller Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience the laughter and entertainment of Karlous Miller live on stage.
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Ben Loftin Concert
12-6 p.m. — McRee Sector of Gulf Islands Ntl Seashore — Free entry — Enjoy soulful coastal tunes from singer-songwriter Ben Loftin in a beautiful setting.
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Blue Wahoos Game with Green Beret Foundation
6-8 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Ticket purchase supports the Green Beret mission — Experience a thrilling Double-A baseball game featuring the Blue Wahoos against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
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