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Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dog lovers celebrated the 5th annual Paw-Di-Gras in Downtown Pensacola on Sunday, Feb. 1, as the event featured costume contests, vendors, dog adoptions, and a parade. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola offers a busy week with the Glenn Miller Orchestra performing a swing show at the Naval Aviation Museum on Feb. 5 and the Double Bridge Run featuring 5K and 15K races starting in Gulf Breeze on Feb. 7. Pensacola News Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A garage fire near Cantonment on Saturday just before 5 p.m. destroyed a local autobody shop, and the mechanic said he lost all his equipment and a family heirloom without anyone getting hurt. WEAR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Birdon, an Australian marine engineering firm, will invest $275 million to build a 400,000 sqft shipyard at the port that will create 2,000 jobs, with a planned opening in the third quarter of next year. City officials are negotiating a $76 million grant to support the project. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program announced a $750,000 EPA grant to launch a water quality monitoring network across local bays — the project will collect monthly data from about 30 sites over three years with help from regional partners. FOX 10
- ➤ A large wildfire burned over 200 acres near the junction of 3 Notch Rd & Simmons Rd in Santa Rosa County on Sunday morning. Fire units assisted the Florida Forest Service until the blaze was contained while investigators looked into its cause. FOX 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County is pushing a new state law to quickly remove derelict boats from Bayou Chico and other waterways (a move aimed at reducing cleanup costs and protecting the environment). Lawmakers will consider the bill during the first week of February. Pensacola News Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ In January, nine new restaurants opened across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties while five local favorites permanently closed. New openings include Prime and Beyond Wagyu Steakhouse and Bar-Celona Tapas Bar, offering diverse cuisines for diners (such as wagyu steak, Mediterranean fare, and Hawaiian barbecue). Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MLB managers Joe Espada and Carlos Mendoza will return to Pensacola for an event called 'An Evening With Joe and Carlos' on Feb. 6 at Brownsville Community Center to share memories of their Pelicans days and answer audience questions; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ High school girls basketball district tournaments begin today, with local teams vying in released brackets that set quarterfinals for tonight, semifinals on Feb. 4 and championships on Feb. 6 + top seeds like Navarre and Booker T. Washington aiming for an automatic regional spot. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Museum of Commerce — Tickets available — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring beloved Beatles classics.
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Galentine's Sing-Along Brunch
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bounce Beach Pensacola — Bottomless mimosas included — Celebrate Galentine’s Day with bold singing, brunch bites, and bubbly drinks.
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