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American Magic opened its new High Performance Center at the Port of Pensacola on Jan. 7, marking a milestone in its plan to build a world-class sailing hub.

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Feeding Florida has launched Florida Fresh Dollars to give residents $20 toward groceries by completing a brief five-question survey.

The Farm on Mobile Highway is the only local spot offering the program from Thursday to Sunday, providing extra support while boosting Florida farmers.

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King cake season started on Jan. 6 and local bakeries are now serving a wide range of king cakes from classic cinnamon to unique flavors like blueberry lavender jam for Mardi Gras.

Customers can also order imported king cakes from New Orleans to join the local celebration.

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Pensacola Opera is hosting Gallery Talks at the Pensacola Museum of Art tonight at 6:30 p.m. The event links visual art, history, and music to set the stage for La traviata on Jan. 23 + 25.

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First United Methodist Church in downtown Pensacola completed its stained glass renovation after months of work when Pensacola Glass installed new windows in the Upper Room.

The project adds artful details to an historic space.

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Pensacola has revived its old Mardi Gras tradition through local efforts by leaders like Harry C. Schultz and the Zimmerman family — restoring parades, balls and family celebrations that honor the city's deep 18th-century cultural roots.

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Chain Reaction, an Escambia Children's Trust program, helped struggling students by offering tutoring, mentorship and creative skill-building activities at Pensacola High School on Oct. 6, 2025.

Teen leaders guided younger students in tasks like making magic wands and dog toys (demonstrating practical learning).

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SAIL Academy at C.A. Weis Elementary is offering tutoring, enrichment and life skill programs to help students do better at school — the initiative supports academic success and builds confidence.

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A departing UWF trustee urged unity as the board is set to confirm Manny Diaz Jr. as president today amid questions raised by an anonymous letter alleging financial mismanagement and conflicts of interest (the letter challenged the process of selecting one candidate from 84 applicants).

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Santa Rosa County commissioners are negotiating with the Navy to swap the 694-acre Santa Rosa Outlying Field next to the industrial park south of I-10.

The county votes today on a $125,000 grant for a master plan that could add about 2,000 jobs.

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