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Pensacola
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola officials reported that an attempted murder suspect was federally indicted on charges including drug trafficking—while a local school district IT specialist was suspended for repeated unwanted contact with students and the city asked FDOT to help remove a Black Lives Matter mural under state funding rules. Data from red light cameras showed over 17,000 violations since January and a new guide listed 17 restaurants offering meals for $15 or less. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven Days Out outlines a full week of future events for Pensacola residents including fall foliage zipline tours starting Sept. 1, live music, comedy shows and outdoor festivals like Bulls On The Beach and Navarre FunFest—all hosted across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jules, owner of Nourish and Company, runs a meal delivery and health coaching service to help Pensacola families eat healthy (she built her business after overcoming an eating disorder) and works with her fiancé (an Air Force member) to serve local and military families with gluten- and dairy-free meals that blend food and faith. Her weekly plans give busy locals a simple way to enjoy tasty, nutritious meals. Local Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola high school football got off to a strong start as Pace football's sophomore Makael Williams scored four touchdowns—including an 80—yard catch—and-run—to lead the Patriots to a 41—20 win over Pensacola Catholic on Aug. 29; he now has seven touchdowns in two games and is approaching half of last season's 1,213—yard total. Other local teams posted wins on opening day with scores such as Niceville's 27—6, Booker T. Washington's 28—20 and Tate's 48—13 while several matchups are set for early September. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County is enhancing security for youth football games held on Saturdays in parks such as Ensley, Brent and Cantonment—deputies and mobile cameras are deployed to deter disruptions. Youth league matchups will continue weekly until October 25 with the sheriff's office covering the cost of extra duty volunteers. WEAR-TV
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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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Gary Allan Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating blend of country roots and rock and roll from Gary Allan.
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