Daily
Pensacola
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Pensacola. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A guide to non-profit organizations in Northwest Florida provides information and links for donating to assist in various causes, from helping families and children to supporting animal rescue and homelessness prevention. WUWF
- ➤ Veteran homelessness in the Pensacola area, including numbers nationally, reaches an all-time low due to expanded shelters and increased support services. WEAR-TV
- ➤ Aubrey Weaver, a 14-year-old girl with traumatic brain injury, has been missing for nearly a week from her home in Pace, with her family desperately seeking her safe return amid fears heightened by her health conditions and potential scams. Pensacola News Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola police responded to a 'possible' drive-by shooting, finding one male injured, with the shooter still unidentified. Pensacola News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola is hosting two special pre-show events, 'Land of the Sweets Brunch' and 'Nutcracker Solstice Soirée,' to celebrate the seasonal performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. Local Pulse
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50 employees at Big Lots and Party City in Pensacola are job hunting after being notified of imminent store closures shortly before Christmas. WEAR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pensacola Energy customers may be eligible for refunds from fees collected since 2011, as the city notifies them after a court sanction for missing a previous deadline. Pensacola News Journal
- ➤ Escambia County allocates $2 million towards EMS improvements, boosting staffing levels and expanding its ambulance fleet to reduce emergency response times. WEAR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pine Forest High School appointed Kerry McDowell as the new head coach, succeeding Tony Carter, with key staff members also announced for the team's future. Pensacola News Journal
-
Spirits of Seville Quarter Ghost Tour and Luncheon
Experience a unique dining adventure at one of Pensacola's oldest and most haunted restaurants, complete with a ghost tour.
-
Holiday Skate at Pensacola Bay Center
Experience the excitement of public skating at the Pensacola Bay Center during the holiday season with live music and a festive atmosphere.
-
Spirits of Seville Quarter Ghost Tour and Luncheon
Experience dining in one of Pensacola’s oldest and most haunted restaurants, coupled with a ghost tour.
-
Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Peoria Rivermen Ice Hockey Match
This event features a thrilling ice hockey game between the Pensacola Ice Flyers and the Peoria Rivermen at the Pensacola Bay Center.
-
Zero-Proof New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
Experience a sober celebratory cruise around Little Sabine with a front-row view of the New Year's Eve fireworks display.
-
Macon Mayhem vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers - Savings Sunday
This event features the Pensacola Ice Flyers hosting the Macon Mayhem on Savings Sunday, offering discounted tickets for first responders.
-
Shrek - The Musical at Saenger Theatre
This Tony-winning musical adaptation of the beloved Dreamworks animation follows Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey in a whimsical adventure filled with classic fairy tale characters.
-
Shrek The Musical at Saenger Theatre
Experience the beloved story of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey brought to life in this Tony-winning musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks film.
-
The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, and The Platters Live Concert
A live performance featuring the legendary groups The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, and The Platters at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola.
-
Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers: Peanuts Night
The Pensacola Ice Flyers host the Fayetteville Marksmen for Peanuts Night, featuring the beloved Peanuts characters at the Pensacola Bay Center.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A word after a word after a word is power.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Pensacola
Daily Pensacola is a community newsletter sharing current events in Pensacola, Florida. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Pensacola community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Pensacola, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pensacola.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pensacola and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Pensacola community.
We help people in Pensacola save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Pensacola, about Pensacola, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Pensacola
A free Pensacola community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Pensacola. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypensacola.com/sitemap