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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks gave school supplies to O.J. Semmes Elementary School on Saturday—his foundation provided 400 bookbags and more than 250 Chromebooks to help students start the school year prepared. Community partners joined the effort, with a cookout hosted by the Pensacola Police Department and donations from local businesses boosting the event. WEAR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Escambia County deputies responded to a shooting at a home on Castlegate Drive in Ensley—where a man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound and a woman was detained as the investigation continues. WEAR-TV
- ➤ The Department of Justice convicted 22 previously deported foreign nationals for illegally reentering the country after removal across several North Florida counties—including Pensacola and Tallahassee—after encounters from February to June. The convictions were part of a coordinated federal and local enforcement effort under Operation Take Back America. WEAR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Angels' Pensacola Beach Air Show attracted 206,500 visitors from July 9-12 — the event had a $31.5 million economic impact and out-of-county guests spent $20.6 million at local businesses. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charley Pritchett—now 99 and UWF's oldest student—completed his 51st class and shared details of his long career as a radio disc jockey, magazine publisher, and palm reader during an interview on August 7. The Battle of Okinawa veteran from Azalea Trace has led a colorful life that reflects decades of rich experience. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County Public Schools will start classes Monday and each school sets its own times — with start times ranging from 7:10 to 9:30 a.m. and dismissals from 1:25 to 4:30 p.m. — while the school year ends May 22. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bere Jewelers in Pensacola is showcasing artwork by Studer Family Children’s Hospital pediatric patients at its store and at Global Grill Tapas Bar on Palafox Street through August 15 to support LIT Therapy—a treatment that uses a guided laser during an MRI to reduce recovery time—and donations of $5 earn votes to fund the program. Local Pulse
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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