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Pensacola
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola International Airport announced that Breeze Airways will add nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio. Flights to Fort Lauderdale begin May 7 on Thursdays and Sundays and trips to San Antonio start June 10 on Wednesdays and Saturdays — expanding travel options for leisure, business, and military passengers. Local Pulse
- ➤ Gulf Breeze’s Wendy’s closed at 20 Daniel St today and will be replaced by Alabama-based Foosackly’s (known for fresh chicken fingers and Southern-style sides) later this year as the city welcomes the family-owned chain to boost local dining options. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola News Journal named Lily Driver from West Florida High School as this week’s Student of the Week for Jan. 26-30. Voting for next week begins today (Feb. 3) as local high schools from Escambia and Santa Rosa County are invited to honor top achievers. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nurseries and farms in Northwest Florida took steps to protect plants when an unexpected deep freeze followed a warm spell—Holland Farms harvested broccoli early, Bailey’s Produce moved tender plants indoors, and The Farm on Mobile Highway closed Saturday to keep produce safe. WEAR-TV
- ➤ After several days of bitter cold weather, a northerly wind pushed water several hundred yards offshore at Pensacola beaches, leaving tides nearly 2ft below mean sea level at Quietwater Beach and along Escambia Bay on Monday, Feb. 2. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naval Air Station Pensacola closed its publicly accessible areas, including the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse (per its Facebook post), on Sunday due to a lapse in government funding, and officials have not yet announced a reopening date. FOX 10
- ➤ Downtown reconstruction on Palafox is advancing as water lines and hardscape work begin and intersections close for utility work (businesses remain open and new financial assistance is available). The Palafox Pulse event now runs Wednesdays. Rick's Blog
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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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