Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was found dead along the railroad tracks in Cantonment on Saturday afternoon when a CSX crew discovered him near Highway 95A—investigators believe he may have been struck by a train on Friday and noted that a bicycle was reportedly found near his body. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola has a busy week of events as Summer Restaurant Week begins today with fixed-price dinners at top restaurants—later, live blues at Seville Quarter, family markets, art shows and concerts fill the local calendar with diverse cultural and culinary experiences. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems; one is moving off Africa and may develop into the season's first hurricane later this week—while another is unlikely to threaten land. There are no tropical threats to the Gulf coast at this time. WEAR-TV
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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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Pensacola Labor Day Jazz Series with JJ Sansaverino
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Brownsville Community Center — Ticket prices may apply — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with renowned guitarist JJ Sansaverino.
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Bulls on the Beach
September 4-6 — Flora-Bama — Admission required — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action with professional bull riders.
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Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters Concert
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience Southern Roots and Rock from Hattiesburg and St. Pete as the road to Telluride Blues and Brews Fest begins.
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Steven Ho Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $64 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Steven Ho in a prime venue.
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