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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Pensacola men, Ronald Dale White, 39, and Darius Rafael Whisler, 33, were indicted by a federal grand jury this week on methamphetamine distribution charges—including conspiracy to distribute, possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams, and a firearm charge for White—and they will face up to life imprisonment if convicted. WEAR-TV
- ➤ A federal grand jury indicted Justin J. Wright for extortion linked to a June 1st fire bombing that Bruce Childers said nearly targeted his wife—County Clerk Pam Childers—and the FBI is now seeking the ringleader. Rick's Blog
- ➤ Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said his team seized over 8 kilos of fentanyl this past year using a $75,000 grant from the S.A.F.E. program—doubling his narcotics unit to help fight a surge in overdoses. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is hosting a piano performance featuring Hsiang Tu on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at Rolfs Music Hall on campus — ticket prices range from $7 to $20 with free entry for UWF students. University of West Florida
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of West Florida has received a $32,515,120 grant from Triumph Gulf Coast to boost cybersecurity research by expanding its Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement, Center for Cybersecurity and creating a new Center for Computational Intelligence—pending final contract negotiations, the funds will also support facility upgrades at the university. Local Pulse
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Powerball ticket sold at Greers Perdido Bay Market in Pensacola won $1 million in the Labor Day drawing on Sept. 1 when the numbers were 8-23-25-40-53 with PowerBall 5 and PowerPlay 3. The $1.1 billion jackpot remains unclaimed and a drawing today has an estimated jackpot of $1.3 billion—giving hopeful players a reason to try their luck. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County officials will request FDOT to conduct a safety audit on Sorrento Road on September 4th because hazardous conditions — potholes, speeding, and poor lighting — have contributed to fatal crashes along the 10.5-mile stretch between Navy Boulevard and Innerarity Point Road over the past six years. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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