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Pensacola
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local builder Nannette Chandler is forming a Pensacola Preservation Guild to pool community funds for saving historic homes like Fairnie Hall. She announced her plans last week at the Architectural Review Board meeting and will soon propose a preservation plan to the City Council. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ On Feb. 25, organizers and local business owner Lee Cartledge backed a plan to add a twice-monthly Sunday market at Palafox Market. The proposal aims to boost community activity with extra market days. Pensacola News Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boom Chick opened in Pensacola on Feb. 6, offering crispy chicken, customizable sauces, burgers, and sandwiches at its 8710 Pensacola Blvd. location. The restaurant serves dine-in (until 1 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 2 a.m. on weekends) and plans a second spot to open in March. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Over a dozen new eateries are coming soon to boost Pensacola’s dining scene as local cooks and national chains expand from food trucks to full-service restaurants. Options include Cajun, Asian, and other global flavors designed to bring fresh tastes to our community. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Pensacola can watch a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 from 2:44 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. CT; the moon reaches its peak at 5:33 a.m. CT as it turns a ghostly copper color. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Meteorological spring began on March 1 in Pensacola, and the spring equinox will occur on March 20. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts warmer-than-normal April temperatures with below-average rainfall before conditions return to normal in May. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Power & Light is inviting local sports fans to vote for its PNJ Athlete award featuring high school stars in baseball, lacrosse, wrestling, and more. Voting will close at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners will be announced Monday. Pensacola News Journal
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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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Zarzaur Law Maritime DeLuna Duathlon
8-11 a.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — Entry Fee Required — Watch young athletes race in youth duathlon while promoting fitness and fun.
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ServSafe Certification Live Class in Spanish
4-hour class — Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport — From $159 — Fast-track your ServSafe certification with expert instruction and same-day exam results.
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Cliff Cash - Comedy + Punk Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Perfect Plain Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a unique blend of comedy and local punk music in an intimate setting.
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