Daily editionWednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
Community
The City of Pensacola will kick off its 2026 Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup this Saturday, Jan. 31, in downtown and surrounding areas where residents may place eligible bulk items (furniture, appliances and more) at the curb by 7 a.m. starting Jan. 28.
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Douglas Bates, a Pensacola attorney (at Clark Partington), was honored on Jan. 22 at the Florida Supreme Court with the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for guiding bankruptcy filers and bridging the justice gap.
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Business
Prime & Beyond is now open in East Nine Mile following a soft opening last week, serving Akaushi wagyu beef and other dinner specialties.
Chef Wayan Sumadi (formerly of Sake Café) said the upscale steakhouse will add a lunch menu later and welcomes guests at 650 E. Nine Mile Road.
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Culture
Pensacola native Keyla Richardson impressed celebrity judges during her American Idol audition on Jan. 27 with a powerful performance of P!nk's "Glitter in the Air." The 29-year-old, who has sung in local churches since childhood and teaches music at Life Shifting Learning Academy, performed with her son, Drew.
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Economy
The Triumph Gulf Coast board will vote at 12 p.m. today on whether to begin negotiations for Project Maeve, a proposed $76 million shipbuilding campus at the Port of Pensacola expected to create about 2,000 high-paying jobs and influence future funding priorities.
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Education
Pensacola State College will livestream its board of trustees meetings via Zoom starting in February; the next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17, with the Zoom link available on the college website for remote viewers.
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UWF hosts the free Seligman Lecture on March 3 at the Museum of Commerce downtown — Dr. Jay Cost will discuss the First Amendment and the pursuit of happiness at 6 p.m., with a reception starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Environment
At 6:53 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Pensacola International Airport recorded its coldest January temperature of 21.9 degrees (the all-time low is 5 degrees from 1985) as the month has seen dramatic swings in highs and lows.
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Government
Pensacola Mayor Reeves defended his new city logo on social media after residents joked it looked like a zebra’s backside—he recalled a popular 2023 street sweeper naming contest that sparked creative community engagement.
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Pensacola officials report that the $10.7 million New Palafox project—improving sidewalks, landscaping, and stormwater systems—will be completed early May 24; contractors are replacing water lines and a public engagement coordinator is updating business owners.
Portions of the street may open sooner as work progresses.
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Governor Ron DeSantis appointed attorney Oscar Locklin to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees on Jan. 27 (pending Senate confirmation); he is the fourth new member of the board this year.
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Health
The Florida Department of Health testing found elevated arsenic in 28 of 46 candy brands including Jolly Rancher+Snickers+Twizzlers.
The Healthy Florida First initiative calls for improved manufacturing practices to lower long-term exposure risks for local families.
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Sports
Pensacola will host the AAU Junior Olympic Regional Qualifier at Pine Forest High School from June 18-21.
Athletes from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia will compete — the meet is expected to boost local tourism and offer college exposure.
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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.