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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways announced new nonstop flights from Pensacola International Airport. Starting May 7, flights to Fort Lauderdale will run on Thursdays & Sundays while the San Antonio route begins on June 10 with service on Wednesdays & Saturdays. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Triumph Gulf Coast board voted Wednesday to negotiate a $76 million grant for a shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing project at the Port of Pensacola that is expected to create 2,000 jobs including many six-figure wages. Birdon America Inc. is set to lead the project. WUWF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Florida Board of Governors confirmed Manny Diaz, Jr. as the seventh president of UWF. Diaz, previously interim president, said he will focus on strengthening military partnerships and academic programs to boost local opportunities. WUWF
- ➤ The Florida Board of Governors votes today to confirm Manny Diaz Jr. as President of UWF following his interim term that began July 14, 2025, after an 11-1 approval by the UWF Board of Trustees. Rick's Blog
- ➤ Pensacola native Derrick Brooks' charity gave all 335 students new shoes and socks at O.J. Semmes Elementary School as volunteers checked each pair for a proper fit (Brooks was not present), helping students stay warm during cold weather. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County commissioners reviewed a proposal to renovate Bay Center and add a 55,000 sqft event center during a meeting on Jan. 29. The feasibility study showed strong demand for convention space and economic benefits, and the full report will be released in the coming days. WUWF
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola offers 14 romantic restaurants with varied menus for dinner dates on Valentine's Day and beyond. The list features upscale steakhouses, intimate sushi bars + Italian eateries with seasonal offerings and unique dining experiences for couples seeking a special evening. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Carmen's Lunch Bar on Palafox Street offers a unique mix of Southern and international dishes including a Spanish Crab Melt and Creamy Indian Tomato Soup amid construction for the Reimagine Palafox project—owner MariCarmen Joseph oversees service as the historic street transformation continues. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pace girls weightlifting swept 20 events at Region 1-3A on Jan. 29, finishing 140 points ahead of Navarre & will head to Lakeland on Feb. 11 to vie for their fourth state title. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Yacht Club will host the 2026 International WASZP Games in March on Pensacola Bay, making the Gulf Coast the center of advanced foiling competition. Championship races are scheduled for March 24-28 plus lead-in events include a sprint competition and a Pre-Games Regatta to showcase high-speed sailing. Local Pulse
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Valentine's Crafts & Drafts
2-4 p.m. — Coastal County Brewing — $30 — Create festive crafts while enjoying local brews and a fun atmosphere full of love and creativity.
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The John Ford Blues Society
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.
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Noche Tropical – Latin Night
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.
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Dinner and an Aria
5:00-9:00 p.m. — Jackson's Steakhouse — $30 and under — Experience delightful opera performances paired with exquisite dining in a charming setting.
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Incantation Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy, atmospheric sounds of Incantation live in Pensacola.
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Clothing Swap Party
2-5 p.m. — Forge Fitness — Free entry — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably and meet great people while swapping clothes.
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Super Bowl LX Watch Party
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.
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Second Line Tuesday
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Downtown Pensacola — Free entry — Experience Mardi Gras energy with live brass bands and vibrant costumed Krewes.
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Waka Flocka Flame Concert
5-8 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices from $110 — Catch Waka Flocka Flame live in an electrifying concert event.
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Valentine's Day Celebration with Chrisette Michele
11 PM - 3 AM — Sanders Beach — Ticketed event — Experience a luxurious Valentine’s Day dinner and live music by Grammy winner Chrisette Michele along the Pensacola waterfront.
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