The Blue Angels have canceled the rest of the season as it becomes clear a federal shutdown will linger into November.

That forces a shake-up of the schedule for the Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda and the cancellation of a homecoming show expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Panhandle in November.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis said voters should blame Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for grounding coming airshows.

A news release from Naval Air Station Pensacola announced the end of the airshows, including a show marking the Navy and Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.

“Due to the current funding situation and the lead time required to secure and execute the necessary contracts for performers and support services, cancellation of the 2025 Homecomin

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