Good morning, Pensacola.

New England transplants gathered at Sammy Barker’s on Nine Mile Road to watch Patriots games and bond over shared humor & hometown favorites; the group now numbers around 75 fans and plans to attend a season game together despite some members, including Avanah Weix, missing the Super Bowl LX gathering.

Pensacola is ready for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb.

8 as local venues host watch parties with food, drinks and live streaming for fans to enjoy community game day celebrations. Organizers include Pine Forest High School, Coastal County Brewing Company and others.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will join a community forum at Brownsville Community Center tomorrow — a chance for fans to revisit their Pensacola roots — with tickets required in advance.

ZZ Top will perform at the Saenger Theatre on April 2.

Tickets for the blues rock concert go on sale Feb. 6, with prices from $80 to $150 + fees.

Musician Logan Pilcher is shaping Pensacola's music scene with his live album 'Every Color of the Sun' recorded to capture authentic songs live & to support local venues and fellow artists, reflecting his commitment to genuine community connections.

The Pensacola Interstate Fair has opened applications for the John E.

Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant (supporting local students). Graduating seniors from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties must submit applications by mail or in person by April 3 to win $1,250 for college or $1,000 for technical training.

Escambia Children's Trust funds YMCA's Y-Sports free after-school program at Global Learning Academy from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, where children receive homework help, snacks, and sports; the current funding supports 20 students, with plans to expand in the future.

The University of West Florida will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Darrell Gooden Stadium on Wednesday, Feb.

11 at PenAir Field from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. speaking and a reception soon after at the Darrell Gooden Center (next door).

The FAA imposed a temporary flight restriction on drone usage near federal activity that affects Pensacola, limiting flights near mobile assets for agencies (such as the Department of Defense and Homeland Security) starting today.

Drone pilot Charles Wallace warned that vague rules may risk criminal charges for commercial operators.

HCA Florida West Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola earned national recognition when Premier and Modern Healthcare named them among the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.

Ascension Sacred Heart was ranked fifth while HCA repeated its honor for the second time.

A Pensacola teen has measles, the first reported case in Escambia County in 20 years, and doctors urge all unvaccinated people 6 months and older to get the MMR vaccine to protect against the highly contagious virus (amid a statewide outbreak today).

Recycled concrete and asphalt from Palafox Street is now being used for a new Costco parking lot on Nine Mile Road.

The $10.7M project, including expanded sidewalks, landscaping and an upgraded stormwater system, is set to finish improvements by May 24 (with Costco construction expected to follow 110 days later).

Pensacola area high school girls basketball teams will play for district titles tomorrow as Navarre, Booker T.

Washington, Pensacola and LEAD Academy advance from the semifinals; winners will earn spots in the regional playoffs starting Feb. 13 (at local school gyms).

Incantation Concert

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

2-5 p.m. — Forge Fitness — Free entry — Refresh your wardrobe sustainably and meet great people while swapping clothes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest

10 AM - 6 PM — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $5 entry — Indulge in a day of chocolate and cheese delights with food trucks, live music, and family fun.

Brantley Gilbert's Tattoo Tour

6-9 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — An unforgettable night featuring Brantley Gilbert alongside Travis Denning and Austin Snell with epic country music hits.