Daily editionFriday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
Community
On July 3, the annual Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Takeover Night will take place at Blue Wahoos Stadium where fans will enjoy baseball, giveaways and a postgame fireworks show — all to fund affordable homeownership — as discounted ticket sales support the Women Build campaign.
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Culture
Pensacola Lighthouse now shows Hart’s Hammock, a new exhibit that tells the stories of Black families like the Harts, Wingates, and Morris who gained success after the Civil War.
Curator Olaf Talbert said the exhibit has panels and a replica home — with plans to add more finds from surveys — that show how work at the lighthouse and Navy Yard helped build lasting stability.
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For 30 years, Boogie Inc. has provided sound for the Pensacola Beach Red, White and Blues Air Show by playing music and making key announcements that keep the event safe and fun.
The company sets up days in advance to cover areas near Casino Beach and air the show live to radio, TV and streaming platforms.
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Government
Residents in Pensacola must follow a longstanding city rule that bans most fireworks—violators risk having their displays confiscated if neighbors complain—while those in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties can legally set off fireworks on Fourth of July if they adhere to noise ordinances.
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The Santa Rosa Island Authority is adding free trolley and bus rides for the Pensacola Beach Air Show on July 11 and 12 to ease traffic and help passengers travel from Park East and Park West to the show center at Casino Beach — riders can board and disembark only at marked stops.
Extra routes will run until midnight with a suspension for some stops after 6 p.m. to reduce gridlock after the event.
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Lifestyle
Mak and Lou spent a sunny afternoon indoors at the Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA pool at 165 E. Intendencia St to beat the Pensacola heat and traffic.
They swam in the activity and lap pools and noted the water slide was off during swim lessons—providing a cool, accessible way for local families to enjoy indoor water fun.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Southern Soul Ho’ Down Field Party
Saturday, July 5th, 2025 · 8 PM – 2 AM — 5 Flash Ranch — BYOB — Enjoy a night filled with Southern Soul music, line dancing, and fun in Pensacola's countryside.
Coffee and Bird Walk at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve
Sunday, July 6th, 2025 · 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.
Vegan Brewfest 2025
Saturday, July 12th, 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.
Karlous Miller Comedy Show
Friday, July 18th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Check website for price — Experience the laughter and entertainment of Karlous Miller live on stage.
Ben Loftin Concert
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 · 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.
Blue Wahoos Game with Green Beret Foundation
Sunday, July 20th, 2025 · 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.
12Eleven Live at Bands on the Beach
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 · 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Pensacola Beach — Free entry — Experience a night of great music as the local band 12Eleven takes the stage on the beach.