Daily editionMonday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
Community
Local changemakers received honors at the CivicCon Awards on Dec. 1 for efforts improving neighborhoods, green spaces, and community life (including achievements by Elizabeth Eubanks and Chief Dan Helms).
This event showcased how everyday Pensacola residents are transforming our city.
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AAA offers its free Tow to Go program to help impaired drivers during the holiday period.
The service runs from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24 until 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 (call 855 2-TOW-2-GO) and provides a tow and ride within 10 miles.
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Business
Marco's Pizza will open a new location near the Walmart Supercenter in the Midway area + reintroducing its specialty pizzas to Santa Rosa County after a decade away.
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Marco's Pizza has applied for a permit to open a new restaurant next year in the former Jimmy B's Pizza building near the Midway Walmart on Gulf Breeze Parkway.
County officials are reviewing the application, which would mark the franchise's return to Santa Rosa County since its Pace location closed.
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Culture
The Pensacola Children's Museum reopened on Dec. 19 with a new exhibit (Our Town: A Space for All) funded by a $100,670 Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area grant.
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Pensacola Mardi Gras will host weekly second line parades from Jan. 6 through Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. to support businesses on Palafox Street during the Reimagine Palafox construction.
Led by the New Orleans Ramblers, the parades will offer a festive boost while the street undergoes redesign (with police present).
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Visitors enjoyed the Sowell Farm North Pole Christmas Light display in Milton on Sunday, Dec. 21 – over 1 million lights lit up the night and Santa was available for photos.
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Education
The Pensacola News Journal recognized West Florida High School student Christian (Myles) McArthur as Escambia and Santa Rosa County High School Student of the Week for Dec.15-19 after he earned 49.92% of votes, while runner-up Holli Barberi received 43.61%.
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Real Estate
Florida Power & Light has listed the 250,000 sqft former Gulf Power headquarters and over 13 acres of waterfront property near downtown for sale, with interested buyers directed to a broker since early December.
The asking price has not been disclosed.
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Sports
Voting closes at 11 a.m. Saturday for the Florida Power & Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week as local athletes are honored for standout performances in basketball, soccer, and wrestling from Dec. 15–20.
Winners receive a PNJ Athlete of the Week shirt.
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Florida Power and Light PNJ Girls Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 15-20 were revealed to honor standout local girls athletes; the announcement reflects their achievements during that period.
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Pensacola-area high school athletes competed in the Florida Power + Light Girls Athlete of the Week poll for Dec. 15-20 ahead of the holiday break.
Voting for nominees ends at 11 a.m. Saturday and winners will be announced Monday, with no poll planned after as teams break until Dec.27.
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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.
Sincere Engineer with The Handsome Scoundrels
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — The Handlebar — Live music concert — Enjoy a night of indie rock with Sincere Engineer and The Handsome Scoundrels.