Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Fred Levin Way Foundation will host the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest in Downtown Pensacola on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a free event where 65 nonprofits will offer essential items and fun activities for families.
Attendees will enjoy giveaways, food trucks and live music that support community giving.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded around 6 a.m. Tuesday to a house fire caused by a fallen candle—displacing five residents and killing two dogs while one dog escaped—before crews had the flames under control by 6:30 a.m.
On March 16th, an 18-year-old woman was charged with battery after a Pensacola Beach parking lot fight was caught on a viral Facebook video — which shows her punching and pulling hair during the altercation — and she was released on a $1,000 bond later that day.
Chef Sheila McNamee-Mizrachi led a cooking class for ARC clients with disabilities at B'nai Israel Synagogue on March 11, where participants learned to make simple meals like quesadillas and salsa.
The program aims to help adults build cooking skills and gain more independence in the kitchen.
Earlier this year, partner organizations released 50 federally endangered reticulated flatwood salamanders on privately owned land in Pace.
The unique public and private partnership (managed by Resource Management Service and involving FWC, GCPEP, The Longleaf Alliance and local military bases) is expected to release more salamanders in early 2026.
Pensacola FC and its academy will join the Gulf Coast Conference for the 2025 season—Pensacola FC in the East Division and the academy in the West Division.
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced today that the city has entered into an exclusive agreement with the United Soccer League to study the viability of men’s and women’s professional soccer teams downtown — the USL will invest about $200K to assess market conditions and explore potential sites for a multi-use stadium. Local leaders will work with the league over the next year to determine if the sport can bring a new chapter to the city's sports scene.
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
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
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
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.
JP Soars & The Red Hots
5:30-8:30 p.m. — 21 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL — Free entry — Enjoy live music and a vibrant atmosphere at this local favorite spot.
Yewz at 850 Fusion Bar
8 PM - 2 AM | 850 Fusion Bar | Ticket purchase required | Enjoy a galactic night of low bass with Yewz and support acts in Pensacola.
Zarzaur Law Maritime DeLuna Duathlon
8-11 a.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — Registration required — Cheer on youth athletes aged 6-15 as they tackle the duathlon in a supportive, fun-packed environment.
Anjelah Johnson Reyes Stand-Up Comedy Show
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.
Kids Empowerment Day Anti-Bullying
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — 8Fifty Event Center — Free admission — A day of fun activities and workshops dedicated to empowering kids against bullying.
The Market at Gary's Brewery and Biergarten
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
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Pensacola.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.