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Pensacola
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 15, U.S. Navy Airmen Jesse Arguello and Airman Skyluv Rios saved a man’s life when his vehicle became submerged in Bayou Chico Creek in Pensacola. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Florida sheriffs have launched a statewide K9 tournament to crown the top dog, featuring Escambia County’s K9 Rigby, Santa Rosa’s K9 Ozi, and Okaloosa County’s Beau. Voting is online until Monday at 7 p.m. EST + updates are on FSA’s Facebook and Instagram. WEAR-TV
- ➤ PCS Outreach Ministries marks 20 years by hosting the Invest in You Community Expo — an event set this week to help residents access career resources for future success and generational wealth. The faith-based nonprofit discussed the expo details during a local broadcast. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Escambia County held a ribbon cutting yesterday for Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park, led by District 3 Commissioner Lumon May as local officials and community members celebrated the park's opening. The park features walking paths, boardwalks, picnic tables, and a pollinator garden built on 7.5 restored acres. Local Pulse
- ➤ More than 50 nonprofits will recruit volunteers at the Pensacola Young Professionals Nonprofit Expo on Saturday in downtown Pensacola + the event offers local residents a range of opportunities to get involved. WEAR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country star Kenny Chesney will perform an exclusive SiriusXM concert at Flora-Bama on April 18 (celebrating 10 years of No Shoes Radio) with live tunes airing at 2 p.m. CT and a contest letting fans win a trip until April 6. Pensacola News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local gas prices in Pensacola remain below $4 with rates near $3.19 at Super Stop and Lucky 7 Discount — a contrast to higher costs elsewhere. AAA data show a steady rise since early March and suggest prices may inch up further. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola criminal defense attorney Josef Mitkevicius has launched a free online simulator that guides users through common police encounter scenarios to help them learn their rights. The tool is available on mobile (and desktop) today. WEAR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Cajun Cuisine welcomes locals to enjoy its hearty gumbo and Southern-style dishes as owner Kain Vinet draws on his Louisiana roots. The restaurant aims to bring authentic flavors to our Pensacola community. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola hosted the WASZP All-Stars Invitational this week at the American Magic performance and innovation center, where Australia’s Louis Tilly and USA’s Pearl Lattanzi clinched the first-ever titles. The event precedes the 2026 WASZP Games that will run from March 22-28. Rick's Blog
- ➤ High-performance sailboats returned to Pensacola Bay this weekend as sailors from around the world raced for the Pensacola Cup through Sunday. The series, featuring professional and amateur crews, will return in April (bringing more top-tier racing to locals). FOX 10
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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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15th Annual Navy Federal Credit Union 5K
12:58 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost varies — Participate in a community-driven 5K benefitting local charities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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