Good morning, Pensacola.

CivicCon is accepting community nominations in 10 categories until Nov.

10 to honor local individuals and groups improving public spaces, neighborhoods and government — winners will be recognized on Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the SCI Building, 220 W. Garden St.

Jarrell’s Wholesale, a family-run business on North Palafox Street, has kept local stores stocked for 50 years by delivering items from phone chargers to beach gear—starting in 1975 when founder Kenneth Jarrell began with one van.

The company uses a direct store delivery system for over 3,000 products and now employs more than 30 people in Escambia County—helping local shops compete with big-box retailers.

The Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival will take place this weekend at Seville Square on East Government Street in Downtown Pensacola.

The free event will feature over 200 top painters, potters, jewelers, and craftsmen from local, regional, and national areas.

A cold front will hit Florida early next week as temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees in 24 hours—Pensacola may see near-freezing weather on Monday and Tuesday Veterans Day while forecasts show no snow due to low moisture.

The government shutdown, which has left essential air traffic controllers and TSA officers working without pay since Oct 1, became the longest on record on Nov 5, and Florida airports experienced delays and cancellations.

Pensacola International had 1 delay and travelers are advised to arrive early—especially as wait times may rise until the shutdown ends.

Eight healthcare professionals and organizations were honored on October 23 at the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio in Pensacola by the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Medical Society Foundation for their work in improving patient care.

The awards recognized heroes including a speech-language pathologist, a cardiologist, and a neurosurgery referral coordinator — each noted for transforming patient lives.

From Oct. 27th to Nov.

2nd, inspectors reported one Pensacola restaurant had an administrative complaint for dead roaches and six violations while four others received high-priority violations for unsafe food temperatures and storage — 21 restaurants passed their first inspection with no violations.

Pensacola Greek Festival

11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Pensacola Greek Festival — Admission varies — Celebrate 65 years of Greek culture with traditional dances and delicious cuisine.

Christmas Creations Holiday Market

4-8 PM — 6 E Wright St, Pensacola, FL — Free entry — Discover handmade treasures and unique holiday gifts from local artisans.

Suerte Tequila Dinner

5:00-10:00 p.m. — Restaurant Iron — $125 + tax & gratuity — Experience a five-course meal paired with Suerte Tequila cocktails in a cozy Southern dining atmosphere.

Ice Flyers Adult Jersey Giveaway Night

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket info available online — Be one of the first 1,500 adults to snag an exclusive Navy Ice Flyers Giveaway Jersey.

Paddling the Pensacola Waterfront

9-11 a.m. — Bartram Park — Free participation — Enjoy a social paddle exploring the downtown Pensacola waterfront and learn about local marine ecosystems.

RHCSA Exam Preparation Training

November 17-21 — Hope For Tomorrow Safety Services, LLC — $2250 — Fast-paced, comprehensive course for aspiring RHCSA certified professionals.

Floyd Nation Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience a tribute to 50 years of Pink Floyd's iconic music.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Experience the beloved Peanuts holiday special brought to life on stage.

AWKO Justice Jog

5K/Fun Run — Downtown Pensacola — Entry fees support scholarships — Run through historic streets with live music and refreshments.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — $5 Night — Celebrate Thanksgiving early with discounted tickets and thrilling hockey action.