Daily editionSunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
Community
On Feb. 13, law enforcement moved between 15 and 20 long-time campers from the railroad tracks near Bill Gregory Park in Brownsville to make way for Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway’s brush cutter, leaving the homeless with few options for relocation.
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Business
Chipotle is opening its newest Pensacola location at 3240 W. Michigan Ave on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10:45 a.m. — the restaurant will offer a Chipotlane drive-thru and a high-protein menu that includes a limited-time Chicken Al Pastor special.
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Culture
Revelers enjoyed the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade downtown on Saturday, Feb. 14 as the community celebrated local traditions that energized the city.
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Pensacola hosts a busy week with Railroad Earth performing Monday at Vinyl Music Hall, a French Quarter Fat Tuesday Celebration featuring a jazz brunch on Tuesday, and the Chocolate and Cheese Fest Sunday at Community Maritime Park with food vendors and a pie-eating contest (tickets from $5).
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Pensacola celebrated Mardi Gras downtown with Friday’s Illuminated Parade and Saturday’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade, and today the Krewe of Wrecks Parade takes place on the beach with the Fat Tuesday Celebration coming on Tuesday (Seville Quarter hosting a brunch and royal coronation).
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Education
Santa Rosa County Schools will hold a public hearing on Mar. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Beach Middle School (1500 Woodlawn Way) in Gulf Breeze to gather community input on changing school start and dismissal times.
The hearing will guide decisions for seven schools.
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Government
The Pensacola City Council has temporarily lifted a 38-year ban on large events at Plaza Ferdinand + the move allows vendors to set up during the $10.7M New Palafox Project until May.
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Real Estate
A fully renovated Port Royal home is for sale at $2.65M; the property features four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a chef's kitchen, and dramatic bay views from floor-to-ceiling windows, with ample parking and walking distance to downtown restaurants & parks.
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Sports
In the FHSAA boys basketball playoffs, two local teams advanced while three were eliminated.
Booker T. Washington earned its first state playoff win since 2011 and Pensacola High won a close match, with both set to face semifinal opponents on Feb. 21 (regional playoffs continuing).
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Pensacola boys basketball beat Baker County 72-55 on Feb. 14 for their first state playoff win since 2021; the win marks a milestone as the team builds local momentum this season.
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Pensacola Events
Galentine's Sing-Along Brunch
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 · 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
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 · 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
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 · 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.
Moonshine Saloon Country Music Night
Friday, February 27th, 2026 · 8 PM – 12 AM — Moonshine Saloon — Cost Info TBD — Enjoy award-winning country music from a duo sharing stories through their songs.
Eddie 9V with Southern Magnolia
Saturday, February 28th, 2026 · 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.
Ballet Pensacola Presents: A Night of Four Seasons
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — VIP Experience available — Immerse yourself in the beauty of ballet with original choreography inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Sun Belt Basketball Tournament - All Sessions Pass
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 · 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.
Wine on the Water
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · 1-4 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Enjoy an afternoon of exquisite wine tasting by the water.
Sunshine State 200 Race Event
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 1 p.m. — Five Flags Speedway — Tickets required — Experience thrilling racing action at the ASA STARS National Tour's Sunshine State 200 in Pensacola, Florida.
6th Annual Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 · 8 AM – 12 PM — Navarre Beach Marine Park — Registration fee applies — Get ready for fun at the pet parade and costume contest during this festive 5K event.