Daily editionMonday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
Community
On March 6th, 22-year-old Luca Kukuk died when his car was hit by an alleged drunk driver on Woodbine Road in Pace.
Pensacola’s Planning Board approved the design for a Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel project at Community Maritime Park, a Colorado State University forecast predicts a near-normal 2025 hurricane season with some tornado risk, Escambia commissioners backed UWF amid board appointment concerns, and local nightlife icon New York Nick will retire in April after 50 years in the industry — more details are expected soon.
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Culture
Pensacola residents can enjoy a busy week of events as an Irish pub crawl on Pensacola Beach begins at 9 a.m. (March 17) and a Celtic music show takes place at Saenger Theatre at 7 p.m., while additional concerts, art shows and food and wine festivals continue.
Local venues including O’Riley’s, The Handlebar and Blue Wahoos Stadium host a mix of live music and themed parties that run until (March 23).
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Lifestyle
Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub has marked 25 years of real Irish tradition in Pensacola Beach as it holds a special St. Patrick’s Day event today that starts with a 9 a.m. mass and live music later—cover charges apply after mass.
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Sports
Escambia High School softball coach Mike Davis won his 500th career game on Friday when the Gators defeated Booker T. Washington with a score of 13 to 3 in a five-inning mercy-rule win— the team celebrated Davis with silly string and confetti while marking his 33rd season and deep ties as a 1987 graduate.
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Developers Brad and Brooke Agers filed a proposal on March 5 to build an indoor sportsplex on a 2.4-acre site at 6570 Mobile Highway next to the Pensacola fairgrounds.
The project is set to include two 15,000-square-foot metal buildings with dedicated areas for baseball, softball, and basketball—each with office space, ADA-compliant restrooms, and a planned 40-space parking lot.
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Pensacola Events
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Friday, March 21st, 2025 · Experience a unique live candlelight concert featuring music from Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Palafox String Quartet in a beautiful setting.
House Hunting in Pensacola
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — 3461 Carlotta St — Free entry — Explore 1753 homes for sale with Compass and find your dream home in Pensacola.
Kelli Baker Concert
Monday, March 24th, 2025 · 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Seville Quarter | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an evening of vibrant live music from Kelli Baker in a lively Pensacola venue.
Ballet Pensacola's Don Quixote
Friday, March 28th, 2025 · 7:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. | Pensacola Little Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience Don Quixote's whimsical journey through Barcelona filled with adventure and romance.
7th Annual Pensacola Vegfest
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 · The 7th Annual Pensacola Vegfest features a variety of vegan food options, local art, live cooking demonstrations, and a beer garden.
Zarzaur Law Maritime DeLuna Duathlon
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · 8-11 a.m. | Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park | Registration required | A thrilling youth duathlon event welcoming participants aged 6-15 from local schools.
Anjelah Johnson Reyes Stand-Up Comedy Show
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Prepare for a night of laughter with one of today's most successful stand-up comedians.
Daddy & Daughter Date Night
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of fun activities and bonding between dads and daughters.
The Market at Gary's Brewery and Biergarten
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 · 1-6 p.m. — Gary's Brewery & Biergarten — Free entry — Explore local vendors while enjoying craft brews and delicious food truck offerings.
Dog Man - The Musical
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 · 6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humorous adventures of Dog Man in this captivating musical adaptation for families.