Daily editionTuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Community
The 2026 Clover Pick A Bowl Fill A Bowl event raised $78,694 for Manna Food Bank, which will provide 47,216 healthy meals in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Local sponsors + vendors organized the fundraiser to honor Bill Clover’s legacy.
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Pensacola will host the largest fireworks show for America’s 250th on Saturday, July 4 at Bayfront Parkway, organized by Pensacola Young Professionals & Greater Pensacola Chamber.
The free, waterfront event will celebrate a national milestone and invite local sponsors and vendors to join the festivities.
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Pensacola’s Jermaine J. Williams, a peer recovery specialist who has helped answer 1,000+ crisis calls and is running for mayor, will be honored as the 2026 Peer Specialist of the Year by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
He will receive the award at NatCon in Denver in April.
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Economy
Florida gas prices dipped over the weekend amid volatile fuel markets linked to the Iran War, but experts warn they may rise soon.
Pensacola drivers saw regular gasoline at an average of 3.682 per gallon on Monday morning as spikes elsewhere continue to affect costs.
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Education
Studer Community Institute hosts a leadership workshop with Doug Bates of Clark Partington today at the Maritime Building, where attendees will learn active listening strategies to improve team communication and leadership.
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The UWF Board of Trustees will consider adding a $48 material fee and a $50 equipment fee for Mechanical Engineering courses and raising the athletic fee by $2 per credit hour at a meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 9 a.m. If approved, the fees will take effect in Fall 2026.
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West Pensacola Elementary School earned a B rating after more than 22 years of lower scores.
Principal Christine Baker said a new sixth-grade program keeps students on campus for an extra year to ease the transition to middle school.
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Government
NAS Pensacola has closed public access to its museum, lighthouse and Blue Angels flight line on weekdays due to new security measures; only visitors with a (Department of War ID) may enter, and the first practice flight is set for next Tuesday.
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Sports
Pensacola is hosting its first International WASZP Games as 71 foiling sailors from 12 countries race on WASZP boats (Tuesday through Saturday); local 13-year-old Alejandro Galavis will debut among competitors making their first trip to the Bay.
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Coastal Rush Soccer Club’s boys program will join the Elite Clubs National League Mid-America for the 2026-27 season— marking the club’s first ECNL promotion— and is expected to raise competitive standards and boost local economic benefits.
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Team Wizard from Key Largo won the Pensacola Cup on Saturday at the second annual GL52 southern series in Pensacola.
The regatta attracted over 80 sailors from around the globe and ended early due to strong winds, with part two scheduled for April 9.
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Pensacola’s oldest run, the Bayou Hills Run, will take place Saturday, March 28 at 7 a.m. at Bayview Park; the 5K and 10K Championship races will have winners honored at a City Council meeting and the post-race party will feature food+drinks+music along Bayou Texar.
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Pensacola Events
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.
14th Annual Gala of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 · 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.
Hail The Sun Concert
Friday, April 10th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Vinyl Music Hall — $76 each — Catch Hail the Sun live with great energy at this popular local venue.
Junie B. Jones The Musical
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 · 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Pensacola Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming and comedic adventure with the beloved character Junie B. Jones in a sensory-friendly performance.