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🌱 Why did Gulf Breeze’s KFC shut its doors this year?

Gulf Breeze, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Gulf Breeze! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Gulf Breeze’s KFC shut its doors this year?

Also on today's calendar: Planet 13 Beach Cleanup at Pensacola Beach! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KFC has closed hundreds of US locations. Any in Florida? (news-journalonline.com) — Gulf Breeze residents have lost their local KFC as part of a wave of 12 Florida closures since early 2025. The report explains how many KFCs have shut down nationwide, which Florida cities were affected, and where new locations and Saucy spinoff restaurants have opened. It also notes KFC’s new promotions and restaurant concepts despite the closures.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Did anything different happen this week in the area?
    I have a dog who is hiding in closets & behaving like Velcro/ he wasn’t like this on the 4th- it’s like he’s afraid to go outside alone. Something… (Nextdoor Barbarosa Ranchettes)
  • Just curious if anyone else’s water payment to the City of Gulf Breeze did not get paid last month through point and pay?
    I called the city of GB and they acted like they had no clue why. I called point and pay and they said there is an issue with the auto pay system… (Nextdoor Duke Drive)
  • Nucor Corporation posted a job opening for Rebar Fabricator 1 in Gulf Breeze. Apply here.
  • Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Gulf Breeze. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulf Breeze here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pensacola

  • Pensacola shooting update: Third arrest made after deadly downtown incident (wkrg.com)
  • Pensacola Beach's Tiffany's is back with new owners, must-try burgers (pnj.com)
  • Innisfree breaks ground on new hotel in Pensacola Beach, Florida (hotelmanagement-network.com)

Ok Gulf Breeze! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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