Daily editionMonday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
Culture
Blue Morning Gallery on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola shows original local art including jewelry, paintings, and ceramics.
Palafox Street is shut down from Garden to Main for the Reimagine Palafox project — a change that supports community creativity.
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A busy week awaits Pensacola with numerous events, from a culinary showcase during Winter Restaurant Week (starting today) to live blues at Seville Quarter, interactive family shows like Dinosaur World Live on Tuesday, and grand Mardi Gras parades including Pensacola Pawdi Gras on Feb. 1 across several local venues.
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Pensacola’s Florida Square may soon fund a permanent America’s First Settlement Trail as the A1S Trail Foundation plans to sell engraved bricks on the former Confederate Monument site — the Parks board approved the plan Jan. 20, and the City Council will decide in February.
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Real Estate
Local residents toured the old Baptist Hospital today before demolition work begins, taking a final look at its history and unique interior design.
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Sports
Florida Power and Light is inviting community votes for the PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week award for Jan. 19-24; voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners will be announced each Monday, honoring local talent in soccer and weightlifting.
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Florida Power and Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week nominees for Jan. 19 to 24 were recognized for standout performances in basketball, soccer and wrestling by local high school teams.
Voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners will be announced next Monday.
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Pensacola native Devon Witherspoon (a Pine Forest alum) made key defensive plays to help the Seahawks win 31-27 in the NFC Championship on Jan. 25, setting up a Super Bowl LX matchup against the New England Patriots on Feb. 8.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Super Bowl LX Watch Party
Monday, February 9th, 2026 · 12-4 a.m. — Neighborhood Brewpub — Costs vary for food and drink — Celebrate Super Bowl LX with great beer, food, and friends on big screens.
Second Line Tuesday
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 · 5:30-7:00 p.m. — Downtown Pensacola — Free entry — Experience Mardi Gras energy with live brass bands and vibrant costumed Krewes.
Waka Flocka Flame Concert
Thursday, February 12th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices from $110 — Catch Waka Flocka Flame live in an electrifying concert event.