Daily editionSaturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
Community
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.
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Culture
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.
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Economy
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.
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Government
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.
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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.
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Sports
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.
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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).
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Pensacola Events
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.
Yk Niece Concert
Friday, March 20th, 2026 · 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
Friday, March 27th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 · 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
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 · 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
Monday, March 30th, 2026 · 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
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 · 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
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 · 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
Sunday, April 5th, 2026 · 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Bayview Park — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session suitable for all levels amidst nature.