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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five Save-A-Lot discount grocery stores closed in Florida in January as rising food costs led local operators to shutter outlets — mostly in Southwest Florida, though your local store may still remain open due to the chain's licensing model. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Mardi Gras kicks off its Grand Finale series with today's Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade at 7:30 p.m. downtown — followed by Saturday’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade with a modified route and a pre-parade countdown at Adams Homes; the season concludes on Fat Tuesday with final celebration in Seville Quarter. Local Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Escambia Christian School is set to close mid-semester, and alumna Denie Parrish is urging leaders to extend classes until the end of the school year (she raises concerns about board transparency and a pending property sale). WEAR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Florida Water Management District issued a water shortage warning Thursday for Pensacola and 16 counties due to drought conditions — urging residents to conserve water as below-average rainfall is expected through April. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement is preparing for the Grand Mardi Gras Parade in a few days; barricades, trucks, drones and additional patrols are set up along the new route on Garden and Jefferson due to construction on Palafox to keep the downtown celebration safe. WEAR-TV
- ➤ City officials announced that five parks are now open from sunrise to 10 p.m. instead of sunset, including Admiral Mason Park, Community Maritime Park, MLK Plaza, Plaza Ferdinand, and Veterans Memorial Park. Lighted sports areas and Blake Doyle Skate Park are also using longer hours. WEAR-TV
- ➤ City officials emailed residents on Feb. 11 to request feedback on proposed improvements to the Bay Center that could add a convention center, indoor sports events center, and a year-round ice rink. The survey is part of a study of a potential 189M renovation — with partnership talks expected soon. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health confirmed three measles cases in Escambia County involving children (ages 10-19) on Thursday, Feb. 12, with local health providers urging vaccination as officials monitor the outbreak. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UWF held a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 11 for a new football stadium on campus at PenAir Field + the venue will expand seating to 7,500 and feature modern design, with the first kickoff planned for fall, 2027. WUWF
- ➤ Pensacola will become a global hub for SailGP after a six-year deal secures the American Magic Performance & Innovation Center as a training base starting this September; teams will use a dedicated F50 boat with a second arriving by third quarter for extra water time. Rick's Blog
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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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Free Yoga at Bayview Park
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all ages and experience levels.
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Sun Belt Basketball Tournament - All Sessions Pass
9:30 PM — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket price varies — Catch the exciting action of the Sun Belt Conference's top basketball teams in a thrilling tournament atmosphere.
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Sun Belt Basketball Tournament: Quarterfinals
2-3 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Registration required — Enjoy an exciting afternoon of competitive collegiate basketball at the Sun Belt Conference Quarterfinals.
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