Daily editionSunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
Community
Santa Rosa deputies gave kids Target gift cards to shop for Christmas presents during the Heores and Helpers Shop with a Cop event in Pace on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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On Saturday, the Pensacola Dream Center held its Homeless Christmas Shoe Blessing at the Alfred Washburn Center, providing 380 new pairs of shoes and a hot meal to support local homeless individuals during the holiday season.
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In January 2025, a rare snowstorm shut down schools, roads, and flights in Pensacola as residents gathered in parks with cardboard sleds to enjoy unexpected winter weather.
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Government
Escambia County will begin construction in January 2026 on the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project to replace the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza with a new toll gantry, CCTV cameras, and fiber optic communications.
Traffic will be affected on Pensacola Beach as lane closures and detours may occur during work hours — some work may also happen at night and on weekends.
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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced his office will start full forensic audits of school districts to check spending as enrollment drops (Escambia lost about 4,200 students over five years) at a press conference in Winter Park.
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Pensacola Events
Ice Flyers Christmas Match
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with thrilling Ice Flyers hockey action against the Birmingham Bulls.
Huntsville Havoc vs Pensacola Ice Flyers
Saturday, December 27th, 2025 · 6:05-7:35 p.m. — Pensacola Bay Center — $12 for veterans and active military — Celebrate the bravery of our servicemen and women with discounted tickets for military personnel.
New Year Celebration at Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience lively performances and festivities to welcome the New Year.
Mac & Cheese Festival
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 · 12-6 p.m. — Gary's Brewery & Biergarten — Entry fee applies — Indulge in a cheesy extravaganza featuring food trucks, vendors, and fun for the whole family.
Jake Klark Comedy Show
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 · 7-11:59 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy comedy of Jake Klark and friends in a phone-free environment.