Daily editionSaturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
Community
Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park opened on March 20 on Olive Road in Escambia County, and visitors saw turtles, butterflies, and other wildlife along its boardwalk.
The park offers a chance to enjoy local nature and has quickly become a favorite community space.
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TSA workers at Pensacola International Airport are facing unpaid work due to the shutdown and are accessing support today through United Way’s 211 helpline (serving ten counties).
The free line gives callers quick access to help with rent, food, and utility expenses.
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Business
Pensacola's Atlas Oyster House merged with The Fish House to offer an expanded waterfront dining experience with traditional seafood + oyster dishes that promise to delight local diners.
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Culture
UWF archaeologists uncovered pre-Columbian artifacts during a campus survey for the new Darrell Gooden Stadium; the investigation, which began earlier in March, will continue through this month to decide whether to develop the site or relocate the stadium infrastructure.
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The National Naval Aviation Museum is open every day for Department of Defense cardholders while the general public can visit on Saturdays and Sundays; visitors must present a valid ID and pass a background check at the Visitor Control Center.
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Education
Escambia County Public Schools now employ 32 mental health counselors, up from 6 in 2018, to help students cope with anxiety and family issues.
Staff say more state-funded positions are needed as demand grows & they call on legislative support.
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The Santa Rosa County School District partners with Smart Social to offer free online safety sessions for parents and families, focusing on gaming and apps such as Roblox (highlighting both risks and benefits).
The sessions will run throughout the year to help families navigate digital conversations.
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Government
Escambia County officials asked residents to submit photos, affidavits, and testimonials showing historic public access to Perdido Key beaches to support a potential customary use ordinance.
The county will review submissions over the next three months and then decide on next steps.
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City offices, City Hall, and community centers close on Good Friday, April 3, except Osceola Golf Course and Roger Scott Tennis Center.
Some sanitation customers will have Thursday pickups moved to Wednesday, April 1, and Friday pickups to Thursday, April 2; sign up for email plus text alerts.
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On March 27, 2026, the Santa Rosa County Commission rejected a permit for a 21-acre new campus proposed by John Melvin Christian College in rural Pace due to local worries about noise and traffic.
Neighbors (mainly farmers) feared the campus would disrupt the rural character.
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Sports
UWF is preparing to move the Argonauts from Division II to Division I sports as it works to meet stricter funding, scheduling, and academic benchmarks; President Manny Diaz will seek state support in upcoming steps to boost the university's profile here in Pensacola.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival
Monday, April 13th, 2026 · 10 AM – 8 PM — Seville Square — Free admission — Experience the fun with the legendary Pickle Priest and a day filled with pickle-themed festivities.
Oyster Restoration Initiative Constructability Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 · 10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.