Good morning, Pensacola.

New palm trees planted on Palafox Street as part of the city's Reimagine Palafox project on March 23 have sparked community debate downtown as some residents question the new design while officials confirm it will refresh the area.

Protesters gathered Saturday in Pensacola for the No Kings demonstration at a location known for large gatherings — organizers said the turnout is unclear.

Baja Coastal Kitchen is open on Pensacola Beach today — the new restaurant serves island-inspired dishes with fresh coastal flavors and offers a wide selection of premium tequilas.

Temple Beth-El, Florida’s oldest Jewish congregation, marked its 150th anniversary today as Rabbi Joel Fleekop shared its brief history — highlighting a milestone in Pensacola's cultural heritage.

Pensacola hosts a week of live music, with Santana at the Bay Center on April 1, ZZ Top at Saenger Theatre on April 2, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton at the Bay Center on April 3, and White Tie Rock Ensemble returning on April 4.

Check local schedules for details.

The State University System Board of Governors removed introductory sociology from general education credits earlier this week, leaving the course available only as an elective (critics say faculty now have limited access to key discussions on social inequities).

University officials maintain the change enforces state standards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15th Annual Navy Federal Credit Union 5K

12:58 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost varies — Participate in a community-driven 5K benefitting local charities.

Pensacola Pickles & Wings Family Festival

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

10 AM – 12 PM — Bayview Community Center — Free entry — Engage in a workshop to shape the future of oyster reef restoration in Pensacola.

Live Well, Age Well Conference

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown — Event pricing not specified — Discover the latest in wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medicine with expert speakers and live demonstrations.