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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast Kid's House will host Taste of 12th from April 1 through April 5 in East Hill, featuring exclusive food and beverage samples, special discounts at local businesses and a giveaway entry; passports are available for pickup on 12th Avenue from March 31 to April 2 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Local Pulse
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monkee’s of Pensacola opened February 5th at 192 N Palafox St in downtown Pensacola where owner Rylee Smith offers curated clothing, accessories & gifts from local businesses. The boutique fosters community connections through intentional design and a welcoming atmosphere. Local Pulse
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 309 Punk Project celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this month at its historic punk house on North Sixth Avenue, Old East Hill, gathering longtime community members and younger artists to document Pensacola's underground music heritage amid neighborhood change. WUWF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Florida dropped from about $3.93 on Monday to $3.90 by Wednesday, and Pensacola averages around $3.67—a level that keeps the Florida rate below the national average of $3.98. Pensacola News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christal Bell-Rivera shared operational plans for West Florida Libraries today (Molino branch tests credit card payments) as she announced new digital resources and branch-specific programs amid budget challenges handled jointly by city and county partners. Rick's Blog
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ AccuWeather forecasts 11 to 16 named storms (including four to seven hurricanes and two to four potentially major) and predicts the Florida Panhandle will face greater risk during the 2026 hurricane season. Florida lawmakers permanently exempted key hurricane supplies from sales tax in the new budget. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ AccuWeather forecasts the 2026 hurricane season will have 11–16 named storms with three to five directly impacting the U.S. The forecast indicates that areas from Tampa northward (including parts of the Gulf) face higher risks for rapid storm growth. Pensacola News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pensacola City Council is expected to approve a nearly $7.9 million contract with Green-Simmons Inc. to renovate the Fricker Community Center at 900 F St later this spring; the updated facility will retain the gym, weight room and restrooms and reopen in June 2027. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia EMS is asking the Board of Commissioners to add 10 full-time paramedic & EMT positions to help meet increasing call demand and improve ambulance coverage; the board will consider the request today. Pensacola News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Day two of the 2026 International WASZP Games is underway on Pensacola Bay with over 70 sailors from 12 countries competing. Local racer Alejandro Galavis and top American sailors Gavin Ball and Pearl Lattanzi are aiming for victory as races continue until Saturday. FOX 10
- ➤ The Pensacola News Journal invites locals to vote for the area’s top high school basketball juniors today; voting closes at 11 a.m. CT on April 1 and the poll is separate from official awards. Pensacola News Journal
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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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