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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Pensacola residents gathered at Hollis T. Williams Park during the two-day Party in the Park event where live music, games, and mural painting engaged families and neighbors. City officials said the celebration supported a 20-year vision for park upgrades—collecting community feedback with surveys. WEAR-TV
- ➤ WSRE held an open house on Saturday—after federal and state cuts removed $1.5 million and $370,000 from its budget—and many locals showed up to support the station, which costs about $5 million a year and still had enough funds to finish this year’s programs. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ O’Riley’s eighth annual Bartender Championship will take place at O’Riley’s Irish Pub on Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m.—12 mixologists will craft unique cocktails using a given spirit and secret ingredient for prizes and a chance to feature their drink on the menu. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UWF trustees held meetings last Thursday and agreed to drop the astronomy course Life in the Universe from general education to make it an elective in the 2026-2027 academic year—citing concerns that the course might challenge some evangelical beliefs. Rick's Blog
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 16th, Mayor D.C. Reeves said Pensacola’s opt‑in curbside recycling service reached 2,700 households — about 13% participation — and gathered 42,000 pounds of clean recyclables, surpassing its 10% target for the first month. City officials planned to continue outreach and work to lower contamination in future collections. WUWF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties can cast their vote for the top volleyball player in the 2025 season — the poll does not affect official awards and will close on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Eazybaked Music Event
7-8:30 p.m. — Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill — Entry details TBA — Catch EAZYBAKED and friends bringing the beats to Pensacola Beach!
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Black Jacket Symphony - The Era of Yacht Rock
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic albums live with the Black Jacket Symphony’s Yacht Rock tribute.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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