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Pensacola
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bar-Celona Tapas Bar and Restaurant is remodeling the former Beardless Brewhaus at 5642 Woodbine Road in Pace. The Mediterranean-inspired eatery is awaiting final permits before opening soon. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ New business projects in 2025 reshaped Pensacola’s dining scene with plaza openings replacing over a dozen restaurant closures, while Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach earned top honors as the nation’s best beaches (757,000 reader votes). Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola locals can plan a busy week of events with Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter at 7 p.m., Snowbird Hootenanny at Flora-Bama Lounge on Thursday, and a Beach Run Half Marathon starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, plus concerts and festivals (tickets required) through Jan. 11. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Revelers celebrated during the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in Downtown Pensacola on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, where krewes were blessed by Fr. Patrick LaPointe & the Prime Time Jazz Band performed as Mayor DC Reeves addressed the crowd. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Studer Family Children’s Hospital reports rising flu cases among children as local health experts warn that rates may grow further with classes resuming early next week; parents are urged to keep sick children home and get them vaccinated (flu shots help reduce severe symptoms). Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Easton Royal won MVP at the Under Armour Next All-America Game on Saturday, Jan. 3 at Spec Martin Stadium by catching a 42-yard touchdown & a two-point conversion that helped Team Roses secure a 23-9 win over Team Pearls. Pensacola News Journal
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Mac & Cheese Festival
12-6 p.m. — Gary's Brewery & Biergarten — Entry fee applies — Indulge in a cheesy extravaganza featuring food trucks, vendors, and fun for the whole family.
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Jake Klark Comedy Show
7-11:59 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy comedy of Jake Klark and friends in a phone-free environment.
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Sincere Engineer with The Handsome Scoundrels
7-9 p.m. — The Handlebar — Live music concert — Enjoy a night of indie rock with Sincere Engineer and The Handsome Scoundrels.
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Grown-Up Book Fair at Odd Colony
11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Odd Colony Brewing Company — Free entry — Relive childhood nostalgia with books, local authors, and delicious treats while sipping a refreshing beverage.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
12-3 a.m. — 8 S 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL — Ticket required — Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show where the culprit could be sitting right next to you.
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Great Pages Circus
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Cash only — Experience an action-packed circus with aerial acts, juggling, and motorcycle mayhem.
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Valentine's Crafts & Drafts
2-4 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — $30 — Create festive crafts while enjoying local brews and a fun atmosphere full of love and creativity.
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The John Ford Blues Society
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the essence of pre-war blues and Southern gospel with John Ford's take on classic tunes.
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~ Seneca
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