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Pensacola
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tuscan Oven Pizza has served handmade favorites for nearly 20 years in Pensacola. Owner Ted Lamarche and his team kept the tradition alive at the Ninth Avenue location, delighting locals with classic tastes. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola gears up for Mardi Gras events with concerts starting Monday, Feb. 9 at The Handlebar, blues at Seville Quarter, and parades downtown and on the beach through Feb. 15 (details vary by event) as local organizers invite families to join the festive celebration. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced plans to repair part of the Bay Bluffs Park boardwalk to reopen the park. The city partnered with Conservation Florida using a $2.2 million state grant & will hold more community meetings as planning continues. Pensacola News Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Nine new restaurants opened while five permanent closures took effect in January across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties; local diners can explore updated menus as the culinary scene changes. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Pensacola area high school district basketball finals on Feb. 7, Milton won its third straight championship and Booker T Washington earned its second title while Fort Walton Beach and Walton secured playoff spots for games starting Feb. 14. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Devon Witherspoon, a Pine Forest alum, is in the spotlight as Super Bowl 60 unfolds today. The Seahawks & the New England Patriots will compete at Levi’s Stadium in a game that has Pensacola rooting for local pride. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Milton boys basketball beat Tate 72-55 Saturday night to win their third straight district title. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Runners took part in the Pensacola Double Bridge Run on Saturday, Feb. 7 as they ran a route to the beach. The past event brought local athletes together in a friendly race. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola venues host a range of Super Bowl watch parties today as the Seahawks face the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Options include Coastal County Brewing Company’s six big screens, a cookout at Cigar Factory, a Latin-themed party at Court of Deluna, and more for viewers to enjoy game action. 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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