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Pensacola
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation raised over $119,000 from its Garden Gala in Niceville on October 26 and its Groove & Give event in Pensacola on November 7 to support over 1,500 foster children. The funds helped provide essential items such as clothing, therapy, education, and health care to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the region. Local Pulse
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tipsy Scoop Barlour opened on November 15 at 11 a.m. in downtown Pensacola at 194 N. Palafox St, offering a selection of ice cream with alcohol and cocktail-style flavor flights. Pensacola natives Tony and Jen Lindberg own the shop — they plan to introduce unique treats like Spiked Key Lime Pie with Blue Chair Bay Rum for adults while serving kid-friendly options. Local Pulse
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Mardi Gras officials held the final City-Wide Planning Meeting last week at Seville Quarter where krewes were assigned their 2026 Fat Tuesday room hosts+ the meeting set key dates for events such as the January 3 kickoff and the Fat Tuesday celebration on February 17. Krewes can now plan their themes and decorations for the upcoming festivities. Local Pulse
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Reeves said a Denver-based shipbuilding firm has asked about building a $250 million, 400,000 sq. ft. facility at the Port of Pensacola if the pre-application is approved by Triumph Gulf Coast. The proposal, which includes a $150 million investment and an $86 million city request with a $14 million matching grant, is expected to create 2,000 new jobs within less than three years—transforming the local economy. WEAR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola News Journal is teaming with Escambia and Santa Rosa high schools to name a Student of the Week—local readers vote for nominees picked by school officials. The online poll opens Tuesday and voting ends Friday at noon. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ On Nov. 17, the University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business inducted its 2025 Hall of Fame class at the UWF Conference Center—honoring alumni and supporters who have significantly impacted the college and Pensacola community. University of West Florida
- ➤ The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will host the Opera Scenes Workshop on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall on campus—students will perform classic operatic and musical scenes in a free event that requires tickets. University of West Florida
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sixty thousand local families who rely on SNAP benefits face risk today as a government shutdown leaves funding uncertain—nonprofit leaders from United Way, Manna Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters warn they cannot fully support those in need. Rick's Blog
- ➤ Red light cameras in Pensacola recorded over 26,000 citations from February 1 to October 31, with the intersection at 9th Avenue and Gregory Street topping the list at 8,274 violations—data that shows the cameras did not lower the number of drivers running red lights. Mayor Reeves said the city will review additional safety measures in January after gathering a full year’s traffic data. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Okaloosa County approved a partnership with Visit Pensacola and Coastal Conservation Association Florida to deploy the SS United States as an artificial reef in early 2026—contributions of $1.5 million and $500,000 will help transform the ship into a premier diving attraction and boost tourism in Northwest Florida. WEAR-TV
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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.
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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.
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AWKO Justice Jog
5K/Fun Run — Downtown Pensacola — Entry fees support scholarships — Run through historic streets with live music and refreshments.
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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.
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Thanksgiving Feast at Five Sisters' Blues Café
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.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
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.
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Fall Pensacola Outdoor Community Flea Market Extravaganza
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.
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Noche Tropical – Latin Night
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.
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Holiday Shopping Soirée for Childhood Cancer Research
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.
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Pensacola Downtown Holiday Market
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.
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