Daily editionSaturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Community
Pensacola’s Palafox Market will operate as usual this Saturday at MLK Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A new Portland Loo (with baby changing station) will debut at MLK Plaza, and a free trolley (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) helps shoppers navigate easily.
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Beulah Regional Park will close temporarily starting Tuesday, Jan. 20 for new amenities including pickleball courts, ADA updates and drainage fixes with reopening expected mid-March, and the adjacent Beulah Senior Citizen Center will remain open while receiving upgrades like a new basketball court.
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Business
Bubba's Sweet Spot, the oldest candy shop on Palafox, has been delighting customers with homemade chocolate for nearly 10 years + it remains a community favorite.
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Culture
In Pensacola, Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church will host an MLK service at 3 p.m. Sunday at 201 W. Leonard Street, and Downtown will hold its 37th parade at 11 a.m. Monday at Spring & Garden Streets.
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Pensacola Sings offers free weekly music rehearsals for about 50 elementary and high school students at community centers in Escambia County.
The program, a partnership between the children’s chorus + city departments, builds confidence and teamwork through seasonal joint concerts that highlight local talent and foster artistic growth.
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Government
Escambia Children's Trust has suspended funding and its contract for the HOOPS program because the DJJ is investigating an incident and deficiencies were found in background screening documentation (a precautionary measure that does not imply wrongdoing).
The decision takes effect for reimbursements after Jan. 8.
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Lifestyle
Bubba's Sweet Spot, a Pensacola candy shop on Palafox that offers homemade treats and ice cream, will host a Make Your Own Cocoa Bomb event during Valentine's Week so visitors can create a personalized treat (filled with marshmallows, peppermint, or other flavors) at the store's new west side location.
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Chester’s is introducing Wisconsin flavors in downtown Pensacola today + serving butter burgers, brats and cheese curds at The Garden at 501 Palafox St.
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Real Estate
Pensacola's new $2.9M custom-built home on Pensacola Bay spans 3,200 sqft and offers four bedrooms and 3.5 baths with an open layout, in-ground pool and private walkway to the water; built by Zach Schweigert, it is near the Pensacola Country Club and Naval Air Station.
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Pensacola Events
Jake Klark Comedy Show
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 · 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.
Sincere Engineer with The Handsome Scoundrels
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — The Handlebar — Live music concert — Enjoy a night of indie rock with Sincere Engineer and The Handsome Scoundrels.
Pensacola Wellness Collective
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 · 10 AM – 1 PM — 5eleven Palafox Event Hosting — $30 sliding scale — Experience community-driven wellness through yoga, sound bath, and holistic health activities.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Sunday, January 25th, 2026 · 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.
Great Pages Circus
Friday, January 30th, 2026 · 4:30-6:00 p.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Cash only — Experience an action-packed circus with aerial acts, juggling, and motorcycle mayhem.
Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party
Sunday, February 1st, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Experience the comedy and charisma of Bert Kreischer, known for his wild storytelling.
The John Ford Blues Society
Monday, February 2nd, 2026 · 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.
Noche Tropical – Latin Night
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Drink specials available — Experience a vibrant Latin dance party featuring Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue with DJ DavidC spinning tropical beats.
Dinner and an Aria
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 · 5:00-9:00 p.m. — Jackson's Steakhouse — $30 and under — Experience delightful opera performances paired with exquisite dining in a charming setting.
Incantation Concert
Friday, February 6th, 2026 · 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy, atmospheric sounds of Incantation live in Pensacola.