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Pensacola
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered Saturday after a motorcycle and law enforcement processional to honor local retired serviceman Hunter Girdner, who suffered critical injuries overseas while saving a teammate. Officials, family, and community members celebrated his recovery following multiple surgeries at Walter Reed Medical Center. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ The Sunday Market on Palafox returned yesterday for its grand opening in downtown Pensacola, offering live plants, baked goods, fine art and live music. Shoppers enjoyed local performances (including poetry and face painting) as part of the festive event. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Readers can support local pastry talent as the Pensacola News Journal holds a Sweet 16 contest for non-chain bakeries. Email nominations are accepted until noon on March 19, with online voting starting March 23 and ending with the championship round on April 16. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WSRE-TV's StudioAmped started its 16th season on March 5, showcasing local acts at Pensacola State College. Plans for season 17 remain uncertain — WSRE will end its PBS affiliation on June 30. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola High School’s Jatina Brown was named the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Student of the Week for March 9–13 after receiving 61.1 percent of the vote; voting for next week’s honorees begins March 17. Pensacola News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gulf Islands National Seashore lets visitors explore sugar-white sands, unspoiled beaches, and rich natural beauty (and history) along the Southern Gulf Coast. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former congressman David Jolly said on March 10 in Pensacola that DeSantis undermined UWF leadership by appointing unqualified board members. He promised to remove those members if elected governor & ensure the university serves Florida’s economy. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Pensacola International Airport reported 0–15 minute TSA wait times on Sunday as spring break travel increased across Florida, while major hubs experienced longer delays. Orlando International Airport hosted a food drive for TSA workers affected by the partial government shutdown. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the PNJ Athlete of the Week is underway with nominations open for local high school athletes; voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners are announced Monday (submissions are accepted by phone or email until Sunday night). Pensacola News Journal
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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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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.
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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 levels amidst nature.
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14th Annual Gala of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — Tickets available — Celebrate community support while benefiting the Alfred Washburn Center & Outreach Ministries.
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Hail The Sun Concert
6-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $76 each — Catch Hail the Sun live with great energy at this popular local venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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