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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four Pensacola nonprofits beat over 56,000 national applicants to secure Starbucks Foundation grants through local Starbucks nominations—4EVR DEZ, Gulf Coast Kid's House, Waterfront Mission and Manna Food Pantry achieved this honor. Rick's Blog
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in Pensacola on July 16 at 4:37 p.m. near Kincaid Street & Wilson Avenue, where one person was pronounced dead and one suspect was taken into custody. FOX 10
- ➤ Former Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy Jeremy Cassady, who was shot during a domestic violence call in 2010—an incident that forced his early retirement and led to a kidney transplant—died peacefully at home on July 15 from cancer his family said was linked to his injuries. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Escambia County School Board voted 5—0 on July 16 to remove over 400 books from the Florida Department of Education removal list, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Flowers for Algernon, and Slaughterhouse Five. The board also discussed updating its challenged books policy during a recent workshop meeting. WUWF
- ➤ UWF got a new interim president—Manny Diaz Jr.—who started on July 14 and said he will boost academic success, support military students and the local economy, and build a new football stadium. He told faculty, staff and students at the Argonaut Athletic Club that he will work hard to improve student outcomes and strengthen UWF for all. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 93L—an area of low pressure crossing the Panhandle—with a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression within 48 hours. It is expected to approach Louisiana’s coast today and may bring heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding along parts of the Panhandle and West Coast. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal lawmakers advanced Escambia County's $3 million request Tuesday to improve South Navy Boulevard—this one-mile plan will add new street lights, landscaping, pedestrian paths and a waterfront park to boost NAS Pensacola access. The project now awaits further lobbying by state and federal officials to secure final funding. WEAR-TV
- ➤ The city is planning to redevelop Palafox Street with little disruption to businesses—evaluating a 5-month full closure versus a block-by-block approach over about a year. Mayor D.C. Reeves said the project will update repaving, sidewalks, landscaping, and drainage and that contractor bids will be received soon with construction planned to start Jan. 2. WEAR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PenAir Credit Union, in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, delivered more than 7,500 packaged snacks to the Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center last month—ensuring the snack cabinet remains stocked for patients during treatment. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Fungi & Friends Mushroom Growing Class
5-7 p.m. — Odd Colony Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in an interactive mushroom class while creating grow kits and exploring your fungi curiosity.
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12Eleven Live at Bands on the Beach
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.
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Bands on the Bayou FREE Concert ft. Bay Kings Band
The Bay Kings Band will be taking the stage on July 25th at the beautiful Bayview Park in East Hill. Come enjoy this free outdoor concert, and support local non-profits, food trucks, and family friendly activities.
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Sirreal Concert
6 PM - 12 AM — Pacific Kava & Coffee Bar — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music featuring SirReal and hits like 'Yeah Yeah'.
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Bear Ghost Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience the adventurous sound of Bear Ghost, a band fusing quirky musicianship with complex melodies.
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Lunch and Learn: Microgreen Kit Workshop
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Bodacious Shops — $40.00 — Learn to grow your own microgreens while enjoying a delicious lunch.
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HARBOUR Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Handlebar — Ticket required — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Abby Holliday through her captivating music.
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Crystal Plumage Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Woodsies Hilltop Bar — No cover charge — Experience a lively rock performance by Crystal Plumage in a vibrant Pensacola venue.
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