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In today's newsletter:
- Which Pensacola Winn-Dixie stores are turning into new Aldi locations?
- How investigators say they shut down UWF’s e-bike theft ring
- How far do Flock cameras already reach drivers from Pensacola?
Also on today's calendar: Free Yoga Class --- Stretch + Reset For 2026 and 4 more events.
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- Thursday: Sunny, windy and cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 27.
- Friday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 3 more Pensacola area Winn-Dixie stores to close and convert to Aldi (palmbeachpost.com) — Three more Winn-Dixie stores in the Pensacola area are set to close and reopen as Aldi locations, reshaping where many locals buy groceries. The story explains which Escambia and Santa Rosa stores are converting, how Aldi operates differently, and what options affected employees and shoppers can expect. 
2. Police, deputies shut down theft ring at UWF involving e-bikes and scooters (weartv.com) — University of West Florida students in Pensacola are being told a recent theft ring targeting e-bikes and scooters on campus has been dismantled by UWF Police and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say multiple suspects were identified, stolen property was recovered under a warrant, and numerous charges are pending, though names have not yet been released.
3. High-tech Flock cameras aid Crestview Police, but raise privacy concerns among locals (weartv.com) — Police in nearby Crestview and across Okaloosa County are expanding use of Flock license plate reader cameras, a system the Pensacola Police Department also uses, raising regional privacy concerns. Local residents and officials debate whether the technology’s crime-fighting benefits outweigh worries about long-term tracking of vehicles, data access, and transparency about camera locations.
4. Where can you watch Blue Angels in Florida? See 2026, 2027 schedules (palmbeachpost.com) — Pensacola’s own Blue Angels, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, will be flying multiple Florida shows in 2026 and 2027, including two appearances here at home. The piece highlights their upcoming statewide schedule, crowd-pleasing maneuvers, and some fascinating facts about how close, low, and fast they fly without breaking the sound barrier.
5. Alabama mother and stepfather allegedly moved out of state and left their 14-year-old behind (truecrimenews.com) — Pensacola is where the Alabama teen’s mother and stepfather allegedly relocated, leaving her alone in a Mobile County mobile home for nearly a year. Authorities say the 14-year-old was found in poor conditions and had only remote contact and food deliveries from her parents.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pensacola
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Yoga Class --- Stretch + Reset For 2026
The Living Art Museum at The 52 World, 8511 Myslak Wy, Pensacola
9:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Architectural Review Board Meeting
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2:00 pm - Archery/Fishing Day Camps and Outdoor Adventure Day Camps
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8:00 am - Parks & Recreation Board
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10:00 am - Urban Core Redevelopment Board Meeting
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3:30 pm - One Time Event
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5:30 pm - Joint CRA Board Training Workshop
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5:30 pm
Thursday January 15
Monday January 19
Tuesday January 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest
Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park , 301 W Main St , Pensacola
10:00 am - Wine on the Water- Pensacola's Food & Wine Festival
Blue Wahoos Stadium , 351 W Cedar St , Pensacola
1:00 pm
Sunday February 22
Saturday March 7
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