Daily editionMonday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Community
The Marine Corps League of Pensacola hosted its 24th annual car show today at Five Flags Speedway, featuring vintage to modern cars.
The event raises funds through entry fees and donations to support veterans, active-duty personnel, and community services (the league’s largest fundraiser).
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Business
Blush & Needle Society rebranded its 126 Palafox Place shop, formerly Jo Rich Beauty, after a complete cosmetic overhaul and now offers facials, permanent makeup, tattoos, piercing, and permanent jewelry.
The business remains busy with appointments + walk-ins despite nearby Palafox construction expected to finish in May.
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Lennys Grill & Subs is set to open at 96 E. Garden St. in downtown Pensacola this summer.
The fast-casual restaurant known for its Philly cheesesteaks is returning after several years with a new local franchisee leading the effort.
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Culture
Art lovers enjoyed Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival at the Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation Community Center yesterday.
The event featured over 100 local, regional and national artists, food vendors, a local art show, a silent auction and live demonstrations for kids.
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PNJ's 2026 pastry bracket advanced to the Elite Eight after Sweet 16 voting, featuring match-ups such as Rosa's Pastry plus Lickin Good Donuts.
Online voting is open until noon on April 2, with the Final Four to be revealed on April 6.
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Holy Week spans Palm Sunday (Mar. 29) to Easter Sunday (Apr. 5) and includes Holy Thursday and Good Friday; many local churches will hold special services to mark these religious observances.
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Education
Cantonment On Wheels offers free hour-long electric scooter rides to Escambia County students who earn an A on their report card at 310 Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
The rides take place at International Paper Park track and include a safety course for younger riders (parent permission is required).
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Lifestyle
The Blush and Needle Society on Palafox Street offered tattoos, makeup, piercings, and facials on March 24 — the shop continues to attract shoppers with its distinctive beauty services.
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Sports
The Florida Power & Light PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week poll invites local high school athletes from flag football, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track to earn an award.
Voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday (winners will be announced Monday).
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Pensacola Events
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.
Live Well, Age Well Conference
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 · 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.
Strong Girls, Strong Minds: Mental Health Summit 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Pensacola State College - Warrington Campus — Free entry — Explore mental wellness with therapy dogs, expert talks, and fun activities.