Daily editionSaturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
Community
The Florida Department of Transportation announces lane closures in Pensacola for paving, utility work, and safety improvements, with operations scheduled through mid-December, weather permitting.
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NAS Pensacola held a memorial to honor the over 3,000 Americans affected by the Pearl Harbor attack, emphasizing the importance of remembering their legacy.
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Government
Mayor D.C. Reeves outlined the current status and future plans for Pensacola at the CivicCon: State of the City address.
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Lifestyle
A guide to the best bakeries in Pensacola, featuring a variety of homemade treats and local favorites to enjoy this holiday season.
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A guide to holiday shopping hours reveals extended hours leading up to Christmas and varied opening times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day across major stores.
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Sports
Kaden Honeycutt wins Pro Trucks Derby at the Snowball Derby after the original winner, Steven Davis, was disqualified for failing a technical inspection.
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Pensacola Events
Southern Village Red Carpet Movie Premiere
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 · Experience a glamorous evening with an exclusive movie screening and a chance to walk the red carpet at the Southern Village Red Carpet Movie Premiere.
Nitro Circus: Live Action Sports Show
Monday, December 9th, 2024 · Nitro Circus presents a live action sports show at the Pensacola Bay Center featuring thrilling extreme sports performances.
A Christmas Story at Pensacola Little Theatre
Friday, December 13th, 2024 · A Christmas Story brings to life the classic holiday tale of Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, directed by Benjamin Haupt, who shares a personal connection to the narrative.
Pensacola SantaCon 2024: Christmas Bar Crawl
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 · A festive bar crawl in Pensacola featuring themed decorations, drink specials, and a chance to socialize dressed as Santa or other holiday characters.
Spirits of Seville Quarter Ghost Tour and Luncheon
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 · This event invites participants to dine at one of Pensacola's oldest and most haunted restaurants, exploring its spooky history.
Light It Up! Christmas Light Run
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 · Participate in a festive 5k run featuring bright running gear through East Pensacola Heights.
Light It Up! Christmas Light Run
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 · A fun run event encouraging participants to wear bright running gear while running through East Pensacola Heights.
Christmas Cabaret with Festive Songs
Thursday, December 19th, 2024 · Experience an evening of festive songs and opera favorites performed by world-renowned singers Jonathan Beyer and Amanda Crider, accompanied by complimentary food and wine.
White Tie Rock Ensemble - A White Tie Christmas
Friday, December 20th, 2024 · Experience an evening of music with the White Tie Rock Ensemble during their Christmas event in Pensacola.
Pensacola's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Saturday, December 21st, 2024 · This festive pub crawl invites participants to explore local bars while wearing their ugliest holiday sweaters and enjoying games, contests, and drink specials.