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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Pensacola World War II veteran, one of the oldest survivors at 109, was celebrated on Feb. 5 when over 100 locals gathered to honor his milestone. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Manna Food Bank and WEAR 3 hosted a Souper Bowl of Caring drive Friday at Walmart (4600 Mobile Highway) collecting nonperishable food to help feed neighbors. Donors can drop off items at Manna at 3030 North E Street on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon — supporting community food programs. Rick's Blog
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peterbrooke Chocolatier at 112 Palafox Place is busy preparing Valentine’s treats like chocolate-covered strawberries and specialty truffle boxes for local customers to pick up on Feb. 14. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola native gospel singer Keyla Richardson moved judge Luke Bryan to tears during her American Idol audition last month & she will next perform during Hollywood Week starting Feb. 23 on ABC. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Beach’s Bands on the Beach returns this season on April 7 with free Tuesday concerts from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion, featuring a diverse mix of local and debut performers (presented by the Santa Rosa Island Authority). Rick's Blog
- ➤ Flora-Bama is hosting its 32nd annual Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off today from noon to 2 p.m. at the Flora-Bama Tent on Perdido Key Drive, where teams compete in chili-making while raising funds for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding from the Department of Defense Appropriations Act has allocated $12 million for a new Blue Angels hangar at NAS Pensacola (replacing an aging facility) and is set to strengthen the base’s long-term support for the team and local economy. WEAR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 4, chocolate lovers enjoyed Valentine’s treats and gelato at Peterbrooke Chocolatier on Palafox Street as crews closed part of the road for the Reimagine Palafox project; the shop featured heart-shaped chocolates & rice krispy treats in a festive display. Pensacola News Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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Moonshine Saloon Country Music Night
8 PM – 12 AM — Moonshine Saloon — Cost Info TBD — Enjoy award-winning country music from a duo sharing stories through their songs.
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Eddie 9V with Southern Magnolia
7-9 p.m. — The Handlebar — Cover charge may apply — Experience the soulful sounds of Eddie 9V as he showcases his blues roots in a vibrant club atmosphere.
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