Daily editionTuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
Community
Wine on the Water returns Saturday, March 7 from 1–4 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium as guests enjoy wine, champagne, craft beer and gourmet bites while supporting Ascension Sacred Heart’s Perinatal Specialty Unit (helping complete a new healing family room).
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Business
Construction has begun on the new Costco superstore at 225 East Nine Mile Road.
The building will include a liquor store, tire center, and other services to serve local needs.
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Thai Street Food by Chef Eddy will soon open a sister restaurant on west Pensacola, offering a condensed menu of fan+favorite Thai dishes.
The expansion aims to bring an authentic taste of Thailand to local dining options.
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Culture
Yesterday, the 37th Annual MLK Day Parade kicked off at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Spring and Garden Streets downtown.
The event honored Dr. King’s legacy with colorful floats and local groups, led by Commissioner Lumon May (Grand Marshal).
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Winter Restaurant Week returns to Pensacola as five restaurants will offer a three-course dinner for $33 per person from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 starting at 5 p.m. (chefs use local, seasonal ingredients to craft world-class menus).
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Pensacola’s End of the Line, the city’s first vegan restaurant, has expanded its community space and menu to include cooking classes, live music, and upcoming events (including plans for a liquor license).
The renovated hub at 610 E. Wright St. is open with extended hours to welcome locals today.
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The 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade took place on Jan. 19 in Pensacola, honoring the civil rights leader on the federal holiday.
Community members are now watching highlights (capturing local moments).
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Environment
Workers staged equipment and set up plastic fencing along Pensacola Beach on Jan. 16 for a $35 million renourishment project that will restore the shoreline.
Further work is planned to complete the project.
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Government
Ahead of a meeting on Friday, Jan. 23, Escambia County Commissioners will discuss a plan from Legends Global to upgrade the Pensacola Bay Center — the proposal outlines new seating, enhanced event space, and a community ice rink with a total cost over $189 million.
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Sports
The three-time defending Pace girls weightlifting team swept all 20 events at Monday, Jan. 19 district championships with 117 Olympic points and 112 traditional points, and they will host the Region 1-3A championship on Jan. 29 as they aim for a fourth straight state title.
This strong performance boosts local pride.
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The Pensacola Ice Flyers will skate tonight at the Bay Center before a sold-out crowd of 8,082 for Wiener Dog Race Night.
This fourth seasonal sellout follows $5 Nights and Military Appreciation Night, showing strong local support for a fun, family-friendly game.
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The Florida Power & Light PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week poll is accepting votes to honor standout high school players in local basketball and soccer.
Voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners will receive a PNJ shirt from BSN SPORTS.
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Accidents
On Monday morning at 9 a.m., a fire at The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek on N Davis Highway forced residents to evacuate the senior living center and damaged 40 units (one third-story unit sustaining extensive damage); firefighters put out the flames and reported no injuries.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Clothing Swap Party
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 · 2-5 p.m. — Forge Fitness — Free entry — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably and meet great people while swapping clothes.