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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bike Pensacola will hold its August Slow Ride on Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. from the Cobb Community Center—601 E Mallory St—as it partners with the City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency for Party in the Park, a free event featuring food trucks, local vendors and a chance for community input on the design for Hollice T. Williams Park. Local Pulse
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 1, deputies were called to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where an 84-year-old man was found left in a recliner for two months—showing open sores, infections and other injuries—while his daughter, Pamela Reynolds, faces elder neglect charges and is in jail on a $10,000 bond; local advocates say many seniors in Escambia County lack affordable in-home care. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow evening, the Equity Project Alliance hosts A Conversation in Black and White at the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio where Ernest Dawson and Dick Appleyard recall their friendship during Pensacola High integration in the late 1960s—showing how sports and respect helped bridge racial divides. Their stories remind us that learning from our past helps guide our future. WUWF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the University of West Florida held the grand opening of Building 80 on its Pensacola campus as it prepares to host new civil engineering and construction management programs in memory of Tyler Chase Norwood—featuring three wet and dry labs for hands-on learning. The $1.5 million renovation, supported by major donors and a $250,000 scholarship gift, will welcome its first classes in Fall. University of West Florida
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials hosted an input meeting on Aug. 13 at the Fricker Center in Pensacola — residents reviewed renovation plans and asked questions while Mayor D.C. Reeves and others explained future updates. The city gathered suggestions to guide the planned improvements. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves welcomed Florida DOGE officials in a letter where he refuted their claim that the city’s tax burden rose by 70% and explained that increased revenue comes from higher property values and new construction (the property tax rate has not been raised since 1994) while promising full transparency as officials review city records next week (in response to Gov. DeSantis’ request). Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County’s free recovery program has helped 400 people and cut overdose deaths by 68% since 2023. The program provided mental health counseling and worked with community partners—helping patients rebuild their lives. WUWF
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the Florida State-Mississippi State exhibition game at Blue Wahoos Stadium sold out within an hour on August 12—reserved seats are gone while standing-room tickets remain available. The contest on October 18 will feature two seven-inning games that do not count toward team records. Pensacola News Journal
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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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