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06/11/2026

THIS WEEK IN PENSACOLA HISTORY
On June 11, 1559 more than 1,500 soldiers, settlers and crew members boarded 13 ships in Vera Cruz, Mexico, bound for Pensacola Bay.

Led by Tristán de Luna y Arellano, the expedition set out to establish what would become the first European colonization attempt in the continental United States. After a two-month voyage, the fleet arrived in downtown Pensacola on August 15, 1559.

But history had other plans.

Just one month later, a powerful hurricane struck Pensacola Bay, destroying most of the ships and supplies needed for the colony to survive. What began with great promise became one of the most fascinating "what ifs" in American history.

📍 Did you know Pensacola's colonial history predates St. Augustine by six years?

A bronze monument honoring the leader of the 1559 expedition is located at Plaza de Luna at the south end of Palafox Street.

06/11/2026

BREEZE AIRWAYS LAUNCHES INAUGURAL PENSACOLA TO SAN ANTONIO NON-STOP SERVICE.

PENSACOLA, Fla (June 10, 2026) If you've got business or pleasure "Deep in the Heart of Texas," you're in luck at Pensacola International Airport.

Breeze Airways flight 146, an Airbus A220, boarded 62 passengers this afternoon at 2:01pm for the airline's inaugural Pensacola to San Antonio twice weekly non-stop servce.

Breeze will return to Pensacola tonight, departing San Antonio as flight 147 at 4:53pm, arriving PNS at 6:43pm.

Thsi will be a Wednesday and Saturday service with an introductory fare of $69 one-way.

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Photo: 850 News.

06/10/2026

🌪️ Hurricane Season Is Here , Is Your Family Ready?

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to prepare now, before a storm is in the forecast. A little planning today can help reduce stress and increase safety when it matters most.

We hope you won’t need these supplies, but planning ahead is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors.

06/03/2026

🚨BREAKING: The Florida Legislature has formally approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold proposal to eliminate property taxes for most primary homeowners across the state.

Both the House and Senate passed the measure with resounding support, sending the historic plan to voters for final approval on the November ballot.

If approved by Floridians, this would deliver massive tax relief to homeowners and mark a major victory for DeSantis and fiscal conservatives in the state.

05/31/2026

SPAIN IS TELLING TOURISTS TO GO HOME - AND MEANING IT 🇪🇸
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100,000 people flooded the streets of Madrid on Sunday demanding affordable housing, with one banner summing it up: "We want neighbours, not tourists."
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Spain received a record 97 million visitors last year, and residents say short-term rentals have gutted their neighbourhoods. Housing costs jumped nearly 13% in a single year.
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The Bank of Spain says the country is short 700,000 homes. A 28-year-old teacher at the march told reporters she is still living with her grandmother because she cannot afford rent.
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The government passed a €7 billion housing plan last month - but protesters say it is too little, too late.
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If you have been watching the housing crisis spread across Europe, do you think American tourists are part of the problem?

05/22/2026

✈️ Allegiant kicks off five new one-way routes today. Starting this week, travelers can fly direct between Huntsville; Omaha, Nebraska; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Louisville, Kentucky; and Springfield, Missouri, with one-way fares starting as low as $40.

The Huntsville route is making history as the only intrastate commercial airline route in Alabama. GUF Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh says the flight will cut what’s typically a six-hour drive through the state to about an hour — often for less than the cost of a tank of gas, especially right now.

Flights operate up to twice weekly on most routes, with Oklahoma City service running up to three times weekly. Book flights, rental cars and hotels all in one place at Allegiant’s website.

For more Baldwin County coverage and previous reporting on airport development, head to the link in our bio.

📷: / Gulf Coast Media

05/19/2026

SCHEDULE CHANGE 😞
We have just received notice that the Tall Ship Elissa's final preparations are nearing completion, but a schedule change will move their Pensacola visit to early August. They will be finalizing their plans for Pensacola in the coming weeks, and we will post the new information just as soon as it is available. More info here on the new dates: https://galveston250.com/ports/pensacola-florida/

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ORIGINAL POST
The tall ship, Elissa, is an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, brought over from Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston, Texas, by the Galveston Historical Foundation. The ship’s restoration work began in 1978 and was completed in 1982, transforming the rare, historic vessel into a buoyant museum and functional sail ship. Elissa is one of only three ships of her kind in the world able to still actively sail and welcome visitors. Around 40,000 people visit the ship annually to dive into the rich history of the Gulf Coast’s beginnings.

FREE TOURS THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, you can visit Tall Ship Elissa at Palafox Pier and explore the deck for free from noon to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. ⚓️

📍: 895 South Palafox St.
⏰: Saturday 12pm-5pm | Sunday 9am-5pm

Photo / Learn More: www.galvestonhistory.org

05/19/2026