Daily editionFriday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
Community
Grocery Buddy, a program launched last week to help Pensacola families in need, matches neighbors offering grocery support with those who sign up for help.
In Northwest Florida, 168 families have been paired and 134 await support as the holidays near—organizers expect more volunteers to join.
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Gulf Coast Kid’s House received a $100,000 gift from Sandy Sansing and Sandy Sansing Dealerships to fight child abuse as the donation brings Sandy’s total giving to $977,800.
The donation will allow the center to expand its in-house mental health and counseling services for over 4,000 children in Escambia County — ensuring ongoing support for child advocacy.
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Shea Morris launched MenPact in January—a nonprofit that counts nearly 150 members who donate $500 each to fund $10,000 grants for local nonprofits.
The group met monthly for board business and community service and awarded its first grants on November 6 at Casino Beach Bar.
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Escambia County Public Schools partnered with Manna Food Pantries to launch a holiday food drive that will collect 20,000 pounds of food by Dec. 5 — collection boxes have been placed at all schools and drop-off sites for non-perishable donations.
The effort encourages community support to help tackle hunger this season.
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Business
Craft Gourmet Bakery opened its long-awaited second location at 615 Scenic Highway in East Pensacola Heights after more than a year of renovations—this new cafe serves sit-down diners with brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will host a grand opening event on Nov. 15th, while the North Davis Highway store remains a 24-hour bakery powerhouse.
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Pensacola’s newest 7 Brew Coffee opened this week at Belvedere Park Plaza at 6873 N. Ninth Ave.—it is near Richy’s East, Walmart, Lickin’ Good Donuts and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
The drive-through chain now has four locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow—adding two more stores soon.
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Culture
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce will host holiday events this December featuring a lighted boat parade on Dec 5 with a pre-parade party and Santa meet and greet, a Surfin’ Santa Beach Parade on Dec 7, and New Year’s Eve fireworks—each event offering coastal holiday fun for families. A Polar Bear Plunge on Jan 1, 2026 will kick off the new year, and details including boat registration deadlines and a captain’s meeting on Dec 3 are available with all events subject to weather conditions.
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Economy
ST Engineering reported an average headcount of 657 workers at its Pensacola aircraft maintenance facility for the third quarter, with a monthly payroll exceeding $2 million and an average wage of $87,575.
The report supports the company’s ongoing expansion under local job creation requirements.
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Education
Researchers at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition in Pensacola won the 2025 Humanoid Robotics Industry Award for their Nadia humanoid project—beating top institutions like MIT and Stanford.
The team used a new control system—one that helps the robot adjust its steps on rocky ground.
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Environment
A strong cold front will bring the first freeze to parts of Florida by early next week—while the National Hurricane Center says no tropical cyclone formation is expected in the Atlantic over the next seven days.
Forecasters will keep a close watch on warm conditions in the Caribbean for any signs of tropical development.
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Government
Escambia County administrators reversed an order banning custom fire-station emblems after strong community feedback from firefighters and residents who insisted that the patches honor fallen heroes—officials said the emblems carry unique historical meaning.
The reversal came less than a day after the ban was issued, and county staff confirmed that the patches will remain on firetrucks.
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The FAA announced that flight cuts will begin today at 40 major airport hubs and while Pensacola International Airport will not face direct reductions, nine of its busiest routes may see fewer connecting flights, delays, and schedule changes (experts estimate a loss of up to 268,000 seats). Travelers should check flight statuses and arrive early to reduce disruptions (officials stressed adjustments amid the ongoing government shutdown).
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Sports
Pace High School’s Grant Wise was named District 1 MVP by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association—coaches from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties selected 17 players for the All-District team and 19 for the all-senior team as the season ended.
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The high school girls weightlifting season started on Oct. 27 and eight local athletes—mainly from Pace High School—are set to compete at the state championships from Feb. 11-13 at the RP Funding Center.
Local fans expect the strong past records of these weightlifters to boost their teams as the season moves forward.
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Pensacola Events
Christmas Creations Holiday Market
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 · 4-8 PM — 6 E Wright St, Pensacola, FL — Free entry — Discover handmade treasures and unique holiday gifts from local artisans.
Suerte Tequila Dinner
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 · 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.
Fayetteville Marksmen vs Pensacola Ice Flyers
Friday, November 14th, 2025 · 7:05 – 11:05 PM — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices not specified — Experience thrilling ice hockey action as the Fayetteville Marksmen take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Fall Pensacola Food Truck Fest
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 · 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $5, kids 12 and under free — Experience a vibrant festival of food trucks, live music, and fun activities for the whole family.
Memphis May Fire Concert
Monday, November 17th, 2025 · 6:00-7:30 PM — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the uplifting sounds of Memphis May Fire, a band spreading hope through music.
Floyd Nation Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute
Thursday, November 20th, 2025 · 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
Friday, November 21st, 2025 · 5:00 – 6:30 PM — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets available — Experience the beloved Peanuts holiday special brought to life on stage.
Downtown Disc Golf Experience
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 · 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Blue Wahoos Stadium — Cost info not specified — Navigate a unique disc golf course with local flair at a scenic stadium venue.
Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — $5 Night — Celebrate Thanksgiving early with discounted tickets and thrilling hockey action.
Thanksgiving Feast at Five Sisters' Blues Café
Thursday, November 27th, 2025 · 11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Five Sisters Blues Cafe — $24.95 for adults — Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings in a vibrant blues café atmosphere.