Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Pensacola.
FC Outreach, a nonprofit founded by First City Church, partnered with the Department of Children and Families to help at-risk Pensacola families avoid foster care with a 16-week Safety Management Systems program—keeping 91% of over 200 families together and saving the state $12 for every dollar spent.
A Pensacola woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a scooter rider on Jan.
26, 2024, on West Nine Mile Road — evidence showed she lied about the accident and hid the car in the woods.
A 41-year-old Navarre woman died on Friday night on Pinto Avenue in Santa Rosa County after being shot—47-year-old Curtis Marvin Johnson was arrested on second-degree murder charges and is held at the county jail as the investigation continues.
Residents in the Cypress Point Neighborhood reported a sewage leak on Saturday that left dead fish in Skinner Mill Creek — which flows into Escambia Bay — marking the seventh incident this year with thousands of gallons spilled.
A second leak on Wednesday spilled over 10,000 gallons as officials work to complete permanent repairs by month’s end.
Effective today, hurricane kit items are tax-free all year—replacing the short-term exemption offered in past hurricanes.
State officials said the change helps residents buy necessary supplies whenever they need them.
State Rep. Michelle Salzman became the first seated lawmaker to graduate from FSU's MAAPP program, marking a personal milestone for her work in public service—UWF interim president Manny Diaz was criticized for firing the general counsel over board disagreements.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach offers beaches, lakes, forests and wetlands where visitors can fish, bike, watch birds and hike.
The park has camping options with RV sites, tent sites and cabins—along with a camp store, cafe and a tram service to the beach.
HARBOUR Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Handlebar — Ticket required — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Abby Holliday through her captivating music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SPLASH & DASH Aquathlon
12:30-2:45 PM — Pensacola Beach, FL — Registration fee varies — Experience the thrill of swimming and running in an exciting aquathlon event.
Jessie Ritter Live
12-6 p.m. — Flounder's Chowder House — Free show — Experience the heartfelt country-pop sounds of Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter.
One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk
8 PM – 12 AM — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an immersive tribute to Daft Punk with authentic costumes and a full-scale pyramid stage.
Argonaut 5K Run
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — University of West Florida — Supports UWF cross country program — Run for a cause on the scenic campus.
Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Piano Show
8-11 p.m. — Rosie O'Grady's Inc — Reservations recommended — Experience a vibrant, interactive piano show with top talent and audience participation in Pensacola.
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