Good morning, Pensacola.

Downtown Improvement Board announced events to boost business amid Palafox construction, including Wine Madness (a six-week wine tournament starting March 19) and the construction edition of its rewards program running from March 8 with Shop Hop on Palafox and Jefferson Street.

Local shoppers may win weekly gift cards.

Pensacola hosts St. Patrick's Day events starting today at Coastal County Brewing Company with live music and Irish specials until 10 p.m.—festivities continue with a 5K at McGuire's Irish Pub on March 8, a Grog March fundraiser on March 14, and pub crawls and parties through March 17.

Gas prices rose in Florida on Friday, March 6, with regular gas averaging $3.353 a gallon while Pensacola remains among the cheapest at $2.999 a gallon; experts say the conflict in Iran is cutting off oil shipments and could push prices up further.

NAS Pensacola now requires visitors aged 18 and older to undergo background checks at the Visitor Control Center — located at the left lane on Navy Boulevard — and then exit through the west gate on Blue Angel Parkway.

The new rules, in effect since March 6, enhance security amid heightened threat levels.

The Coast Guard tall ship Eagle will visit Pensacola as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, marking a special event for the local community.

Five Flags Speedway is hosting a two-day racing event with local divisions on Friday, March 13, and the triple-sanctioned Sunshine State 200 on Saturday, March 14.

Pensacola fans will see top local drivers and national talent compete on the track.

South Alabama upset the field on Thursday by winning without its top three scorers and faced Marshall Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meanwhile, fans enjoy today's FanFest and a men's tournament game at the Bay Center (local band Loaded GOAT and the Sun Belt drumline add extra excitement).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transformation Church's Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pensacola Interstate Fair — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly carnival games and age-specific egg hunting zones for children nursery aged to 5th grade.

Free Yoga at Bayview Park

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.