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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, over 500 students and families attended PSC Outreach Ministries’ Back-to-School Bash in Pensacola to receive free haircuts, supplies and support from 40 vendors ahead of school starting Aug. 11—kids also played in a basketball tournament to round out summer. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Service dog Bubba will return to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium to throw the first pitch today at 4 p.m. as his handler Marisol from Panama City Beach leads her family to visit the stadium where Bubba grew up and was trained over 18 months—his hearing skills help alert her to sounds in her busy college life. WEAR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An auto shop fire at Maaco Auto Body Shop & Painting on Burgess Road in Escambia County injured two people—who were taken to the hospital—and no further injuries were reported. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven Days Out is a guide to upcoming concerts, festivals, and family activities across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, starting Monday with live shows at The Handlebar and Seville Quarter and continuing through a fishing rodeo, a Motown tribute, and a dance party on Friday, a library sale and murder mystery dinner on Saturday, and concluding with a live concert on Sunday at The Handlebar. The schedule offers free and ticketed events with details available at each venue. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Jumping Lomo held a Fiestas Patrias celebration on July 9 at The Garden at Palafox & Main in downtown Pensacola, serving traditional Peruvian dishes, live music and dance to mark Independence Day. The event brought the community together in a festive atmosphere as owners showcased Peruvian culture. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County recorded its first sea turtle hatch on Perdido Key on July 16 — 106 loggerhead hatchlings emerged and volunteers helped guide them safely to the gulf after disorientation from artificial lights. WUWF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSRE-PBS—located on Pensacola State College’s campus—is planning to cut some programs as a new rescissions bill will reduce its $5.5 million budget by $1.14 million, and WUWF is reviewing its plans while both stations search for new funding to keep serving local viewers. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Late Friday evening, the EPA announced it is closing its Office of Research and Development, leading to thousands of layoffs, but the Gulf Ecosystem Measurement & Modeling Division Laboratory will remain open near Pensacola to continue research on climate change, pollution & runoff. The agency said it will replace the office with a new branch designed to cut nearly $750 million in costs. WEAR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Golden Hour Yoga — a new tea house on 12th Avenue in East Hill is now open and offers kombucha, tea, and yoga classes in its landscaped courtyard that serves drinks by day and hosts fitness sessions after hours. Owner Sydney Geci said the calming spot aims to bring healthy drinks and yoga to the neighborhood. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ A feature shows local families eating ice cream at spots such as Fannie Lou’s (July 18th) and Vampire Penguin Shaved Snow & Desserts (July 8th) while it points out a grand reopening at Bubba's Sweet Spot this Saturday with Bubba Watson greeting customers. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Zumba Master Class with Kramer
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Zelica Grotto MOVPER — Free venue parking — Dance and sweat it out in this high-energy Zumba Master Class with international presenter Kramer.
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Cathedral Bells Concert with Yot Club
6-8 p.m. — Handlebar — $10 cover — Experience ethereal indie sounds from Cathedral Bells and Yot Club in a vibrant setting.
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Gallery Night Pensacola
5-9 PM — Visit Pensacola — Free entry — Celebrate art and culture as Palafox Street transforms into an open-air gallery each month.
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