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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delta and Pensacola International Airport hosted Wings for All on Feb. 24, a mock flight experience that helped travelers with special needs and their families feel comfortable with air travel. Volunteers guided participants through TSA screenings and simulated boarding to ease concerns. Pensacola News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Electric bills in Florida have surged with higher air-conditioning use and a multi-billion-dollar rate hike, impacting Pensacola residents. Local lawmakers are proposing bills to curb costs while utilities plan fee adjustments in the coming months (as consumer groups push for relief). Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local K-12 and college students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have spring break from March 16 to 20. Extra off days vary by district (Escambia skips April 3, Santa Rosa has a planning day on March 23 and Good Friday off, and Pensacola Catholic adds April 5). Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The UWF Center for Behavior Analysis has initiated an internship partnership with Escambia Westgate School that offers graduate students practical experience in the Snoezelen Complex & interdisciplinary collaboration with therapists and teachers. This program supports board certification efforts while serving students with exceptionalities. University of West Florida
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that out-of-state owners of the long-abandoned clinic on Palafox now face $250 in daily fines—a sharp rise from the $50 fines imposed starting December 2024—as residents press for the building's removal amid safety concerns. WEAR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Beach was named the best beach in the nation by Conde Nast Traveler in a December report — a boost for local tourism. Schools set spring break for mid-March and visitors can enjoy many restaurants, water tours and street-legal golf cart rides along the beach. Pensacola News Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah Waters is nearly finished converting a used shipping container into a tiny home in his parents’ yard (near Davis Highway), a project he began in January 2024 with guidance from his grandfather; he is completing the final touches with move-in day set soon. Local Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Pensacola Sports Awards Banquet on Feb. 24 at Brownsville Community Center, Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin and former NFL star Doug Baldwin were inducted into the local Sports Hall of Fame alongside Peter Dyson and David Williams. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola Bay Center will host the Sun Belt Basketball Championships from March 3 to March 9, with 14 schools competing in 26 games. The event features special promotions (Youth Night on March 4, Education Night on March 5, Fan Fest and Dribble Drive on March 7, Baby Race on March 8) and tickets start at $15 for adults. WEAR-TV
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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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High School Baseball Match: Freeport vs. Choctaw
5-9 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Free entry — Catch thrilling high school baseball action as Freeport takes on Choctaw.
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Bayou Hills Run: City of Pensacola 5K / 10K Championships
7 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Park — Entry fees apply — Pensacola’s historic running event serves up competitive racing and community spirit.
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