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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola–Cordova Rotary Club will host the First City Chili Bowl on Friday, March 20 at Museum Plaza from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Attendees will sample chili, enjoy live music by The Wavy Winstons, and support local nonprofits. Local Pulse
- ➤ Pace Center for Girls Escambia-Santa Rosa will host its 13th annual Men Who Cook event at Sanders Beach Corrine Jones Resource Center on Sunday, April 19 (4 to 7 p.m.), where local chefs will prepare dishes and raise funds for girls and young women. Guests will also enjoy live music and auctions. Local Pulse
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chef Eddy’s Thai Express is now open at 7700 W. Fairfield Dr. in Pensacola today. The restaurant welcomes local diners to enjoy its Thai menu. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Elebash Jewelers, on Palafox since 1919, continues as a local landmark under fourth-generation leadership & blends old-world craftsmanship with modern technology for repairs on live display monitors. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola native Keyla Richardson, a gospel singer and music teacher, appeared on American Idol Monday night as Hollywood Week began and moved judge Luke Bryan to tears; her soulful performance reaffirmed her status as a local talent. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacon 2026 ended at the Pensacola Bay Center as thousands enjoyed a three-day pop culture celebration; organizers already set Pensacon 2027 (Feb. 19-21) with media guests and vendors lining up for more activities. WEAR-TV
- ➤ The UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the UWF Symphonic Band featuring pianist Susan Chou in a free *Orchestral Fantasy* concert on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at UWF Pensacola campus; tickets are required. University of West Florida
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 4, every 11th grader at Pensacola High learned hands-only CPR through a program by the American Heart Association + Florida Blue Foundation; the training meets the state graduation law and builds a community of lifesavers. Local Pulse
- ➤ UWF archaeologists and anthropology students are monitoring construction on Palafox Street for colonial artifacts—like a recently uncovered British trash pit—as city crews upgrade stormwater systems, with work set to finish May 24. WEAR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A total lunar eclipse, known as a blood moon, will be visible in Pensacola from 2:44 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. CT on Tuesday, March 3—maximum viewing is at 5:33 a.m. CT, and no special glasses are needed. Pensacola News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Health Northwest Florida’s 12th Avenue Pediatrics in Pensacola reopened to patients on Monday after repairs following a Dec. 17 pickup truck collision. The 2510 North 12th Avenue facility now features a new door, windows — and improved safety measures, including yellow bollards in the parking lot. WEAR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer requested that the city lease (or lease with an option to purchase) the 101 West Main Street property downtown to develop a sports mecca with a Pensacola Sports Hall of Fame, retail space, and visitor center honoring local sports history. Rick's Blog
- ➤ FHSAA approved using MaxPreps rankings for football playoff seeding, replacing its own confusing power system and simplifying the process for the new Open Division. The board voted 10–0 — making it a clear change ahead of next season. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Sunshine State 200 Super Late Model Race
1:05 p.m. — Five Flags Speedway — Ticketed event — Experience high-speed racing with top drivers at one of the country’s iconic short tracks.
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6th Annual Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run
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.
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Yk Niece Concert
9 PM - 3 AM — 8Fifty Event Center — In-person event for ages 18+ — Experience the hit-filled performance of Yk Niece in Pensacola's premier venue.
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