Daily editionMonday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Community
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.
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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.
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Economy
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.
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Environment
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.
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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.
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Government
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.
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Lifestyle
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).
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Sports
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.
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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.
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Accidents
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.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 · 2-8 p.m. — Pensacola Mardi Gras — Free entry — Celebrate with vibrant floats and local culture at this festive parade.
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Sunday, February 15th, 2026 · 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Museum of Commerce — Tickets available — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring beloved Beatles classics.
Galentine's Sing-Along Brunch
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 · 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bounce Beach Pensacola — Bottomless mimosas included — Celebrate Galentine’s Day with bold singing, brunch bites, and bubbly drinks.