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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay Bluffs Park will receive a $2M grant that the public will decide how to spend at an input meeting on Oct 22 at 6:30 p.m.—the meeting will be held at Vickery Center. Rick's Blog
- ➤ The East Hill Neighborhood Association will host its first fall market series on Tuesday, October 7 at Cordova Square Park—featuring over 40 local makers, crafts for families, food trucks, and a 5K run at 6:00 p.m.—with free admission for everyone. Local Pulse
- ➤ Pensacola Police joined Gulf Breeze Zoo’s Brave by Nature event by riding a zoo wagon to meet alligators Tink and TikTok and learn about wildlife conservation. The officers and zoo staff used the encounter to show how respect for nature keeps our waterways safe (the demonstration highlighted alligator care). Local Pulse
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tibbetts Lumber Co. held a grand opening for its new Pensacola facility on Michigan Ave. on Sept. 19, and its $8 million investment let it finish work ahead of schedule so the site became fully operational in March. The company bought the D&M Truss Plant from local resident Jim Dickerson—this move expands its reach in the regional market. Local Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of West Florida earned its highest ranking yet in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best College rankings by placing No. 6 among Top Public Schools — Regional South, marking its fourth straight year in the top 10. It also ranked No. 6 for Best Colleges for Veterans and advanced to No. 14 in the Regional Universities South category. University of West Florida
- ➤ The Pensacola News Journal is working with high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa County to run a Student of the Week poll where each school can nominate up to six students, and this week nine candidates are in the running—voting on PNJ's site ends Friday at noon. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Women in Aviation International Gulf Coast Chapter and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will host the fourth annual Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2025 event on November 1 at the National Naval Aviation Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A $5 nonrefundable fee is required—attendees will join STEM activities and meet female aviation professionals in fields like piloting, air traffic control, and aircraft maintenance. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola will begin a discount parking program on Oct. 1 for residents who verify their address with ParkMobile or text-to-pay—offering a rate of 50 cents per hour versus $1 for non-residents—and residents 65 and older can apply for a $10 monthly permit to park without using the app. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves sent legislative priorities only to some delegation members, which led Rep. Alex Andrade to call the exclusion petty+ he said the City Council must approve all funding requests. Council members noted they did not receive the full list and will discuss the issue at their October meeting. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Florida TaxWatch report proposes five options to reduce or eliminate property taxes, including phased elimination and full exemptions for seniors—each requiring a constitutional amendment with 60% voter approval. The report explains that changes could affect funding for essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, and education. Rick's Blog
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola will host the 2025 SEC Women's Soccer Championship at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex from November 2 to November 9 — twelve teams will compete and all-tournament passes are available for $46. Individual session tickets will go on sale on October 1 and Fan Fest, featuring music, food trucks, and interactive activities, will begin at 11:30 a.m. on November 9. WEAR-TV
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Rose Bud Ramblers Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Moonshine Saloon — Ticketed event — Enjoy the heartfelt sounds of traditional country and honky-tonk music from the Rose Bud Ramblers.
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Pensacola Oktoberfest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Garden & Grain — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at the ultimate bar crawl experience.
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Pensacola Seafood Festival
5-11 PM — Seville Square — Free entry — Savor delicious seafood and enjoy live music in historic downtown Pensacola.
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Enthronement Concert
6-9 p.m. — Handlebar — Cover charge applies — Rock out with Pensacola's local trio as they unveil their latest creations.
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JAMES ADKINS: RadioLive Performance
12-4 p.m. — Radio Live! — Free entry — Experience an intimate live performance in a cozy downtown venue with exceptional acoustics.
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The Bennett Hall Band: Let Freedom Sing
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Hellcat Hangar — $20/ADV $25 DOOR — Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while rocking out to live music.
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White Tie Rock Ensemble Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Tickets required — Experience an epic tribute to the Kings of British Rock featuring hits from Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
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Kristian Stanfill: Grace & Glory Tour
7-11 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Kristian Stanfill from Passion City Church.
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