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The Greater Gulf Coast Music Festival is a new music festival and aims to celebrate diverse cultures and genres in Escambia County. The inaugural event will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Escambia County Equestrian Center (7750 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, Fla.) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11,  Gulf Coast Culture Fest will return for its fourth and biggest year yet to Seville Square in downtown Pensacola for a jam-packed day of family fun. Admission is free. Gulf Coast Culture Fest will be a two-part festival consisting of a large variety of entertainment, vendors and food trucks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Followed by #FilmsForTheCulture Film Fest, which is a community wide short film festival, that will take start at 8 p.m. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of performances spanning music, dance, poetry, visual arts, and more. From soulful musical performances to mesmerizing dance routines, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The lineup will feature both established artists and up-and-coming talents, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all. "We're thrilled to announce our entertainment for this year's Gulf Coast Culture Fest," said Calvin “Kalvo” Griffin, Founder and Organizer of Gulf Coast Culture Fest. "We've curated a diverse and exciting program that reflects the richness and diversity of our community. Whether you're a music lover, a dance enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, there's something for everyone at Gulf Coast Culture Fest." Some of the entertainment acts include 9th Avenue Brass Band, Pensacola Poetry, Saraab Belly Dancers, Perdido Performing Arts,” as well “Yoga in the Park” with Pensacola yogi, Yoga Ro, and more. Gulf Coast Culture Fest has also partnered with Pensacola Opera to host their summer in the park concert series, "Open Al Fresco," as part of this year’s festival."We encourage the entire Gulf Coast community to come out with their lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a day of entertainment and rejuvenation", said Griffin.  For more information about Gulf Coast Culture Fest, including the full entertainment lineup and schedule of events, visit a gulfcoastculturefest.com or follow Gulf Coast Culture Fest on Facebook and Instagram.

Escambia County Emergency Management invites girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades to participate in the inaugural HERricane Escambia program. The deadline to apply for the program is Friday, May 3.

Ascension Sacred Heart earned an ‘A’ spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization that grades almost 3,000 general hospitals throughout the United States. This is the seventh consecutive ‘A’ for the hospital, spread out over the last three and a half years. Studer Family Children's Hospital president Dr. Jason Foland discusses the award..

The Continuum of Care (COC) wants members. The CoC is a two-county group that focuses on reducing homelessness and is currently undergoing reorganization to align with the federal strategy and plan. Last month, Opening Doors of Northwest Florida, the lead agency, held a meeting to solicit CoC members. Since September 2023, a governance charter committee has been working on a new charter and organizational structure for the CoC with HUD’s help.  The goal is to involve the entire community in addressing homelessness, with transparency in meetings and encouraging community participation. ​ Pensacola City Councilwoman Allison Patton serves on the committee. She said, “The meeting was the first step in forming that membership body and formalizing it because we really have not had a formal membership roster. The membership will be the core group that votes on the charter once it's completed.Patton encouraged any interested business, nonprofit or individual to seek membership. “Do not think about the CoC as a group of nonprofits that are in this work and should be making these decisions. It's really the entire community that needs to be involved.” To apply for membership, visit bit.ly/3UfPhTi.

The sheriff's office is asking the public for help in solving the triple homicide in Myrtle Grove and is specifically requesting any video surveillance footage that may be available.  We also discussed the success of his Blazer Academy.