Daily editionTuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Community
During Pensacola Eggfest this past weekend, 31 cook teams competed and judges awarded the Pensacola Police Department as well as Rocket Five winning People’s Choice—each step marking a new chapter in the event’s long tradition.
The festival raised over one million dollars for local charities and will help fund a new facility dog for children at Studer Family Children’s Hospital.
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The 18th Annual Fill the Mayflower food and funds drive, presented by Coastal Moving + Storage and benefiting Manna Food Bank, will take place on Friday, November 21 from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Dillard’s parking lot at Cordova Mall where locals can donate nonperishable food and monetary gifts to help families, seniors, veterans and others in need.
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Feeding the Gulf Coast is preparing to distribute 1,000 extra Thanksgiving meals in Pensacola after a federal shutdown and reduced SNAP benefits left local food pantries with low supplies.
The nonprofit increased its distributions by 50% and prepped 30,000 pounds of food and 300 boxes to help meet the rising need (pantry stocks have been heavily depleted).
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Trinity Village will soon open nine tiny homes for low-income seniors in downtown Pensacola with rents of about $500 a month and hurricane-proof construction — built by the Catholic Diocese to meet a growing need for affordable housing.
Escambia County leaders are debating zoning changes that could allow more tiny homes in the area — discussions on new housing rules are expected in the coming months.
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Business
The Port of Pensacola is asking Triumph Gulf Coast for $86 million to help bring a U.S.-based shipbuilding firm to the port—this project will create 2,000 jobs over five years with most workers earning about $68,000 per year.
The grant would cover about one third of the project's overall cost.
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A new family-owned brewery is set to replace Doc’s Hop Shop on 500 E. Heinberg St. and will offer handcrafted beers, interactive darts, family games and rotating food trucks.
Owners plan a soft opening with guest brews around Thanksgiving—renovations will be completed by next spring.
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Demolition on the old Mugshots building in Pace is underway to clear space for a planned Dutch Bros Coffee shop at Pace Crossroads—developers have not submitted a full site plan yet.
Mugshots left the location earlier this year to return to Pensacola.
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Retailers across the Florida Panhandle are running an extended Black Friday event with sales starting early and some deals lasting into early December.
Pensacola shoppers at Cordova Mall can take advantage of early offers on Nov. 28 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.—other stores also offer varied online and in-store discounts.
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Culture
Pensacola served as a crucial training center during World War II and became known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation—its legacy is honored with a free exhibit at City Hall unveiled in September that features authentic memorabilia and artifacts from the era.
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Pensacola Little Theatre announced the soft opening of its new rooftop bar called The Rooftop — a creative space with a downtown view that will host pop-up events and serve specialty cocktails during a limited soft open period.
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Government
After the Pensacola City Council approved the $14.8 million contract on Nov. 13 to tear down the old Baptist Hospital, Councilman Delarian Wiggins pressed for more minority participation and affordable housing as local residents expressed deep distrust over the redevelopment.
Prep work will begin next month and demolition is set to run through 2027—officials promise to include community voices in the process.
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Real Estate
Warrington Senior Living, a proposed $30 million affordable senior housing project at 701 S. Old Corry Field Road, received $460K from SHIP funds and an added $37.5K from the County Housing Finance Authority, and was chosen over competing proposals.
If the tax credit application is approved, the 96 one-bedroom apartments will offer rents of $736 or $1,104 a month and daily support services — with local contractors slated to be used.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Check FloHockey to catch the action with the Birmingham Bulls taking on your local Ice Flyers.
Fall Pensacola Outdoor Community Flea Market Extravaganza
Sunday, November 30th, 2025 · 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $2 entry, kids free — Declutter or shop at this vibrant community flea market with food trucks on site.
Noche Tropical – Latin Night
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Phineas Phogg's — Special drink offers available — Enjoy a vibrant night of Latin dances and a lively DJ set in downtown Pensacola.
Holiday Shopping Soirée for Childhood Cancer Research
Friday, December 5th, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — 220 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season while supporting childhood cancer research with local shopping and festive fun.
Pensacola Downtown Holiday Market
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 · 10 AM – 5 PM — Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park — $5 Entry — A festive market featuring local vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer for all ages.