Daily editionSunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Daily Pensacola Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
Community
The Flora-Bama Make It To The Line Run/Walk took place on Saturday, Dec. 27 along Alabama and Florida as proceeds helped the Secret Santa program aid local families in need.
Nine-year-old Zayden Bice was the first one-mile finisher (6 minutes 12 sec).
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Culture
Pensacola hosts festive New Year’s and Mardi Gras celebrations (with Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter on Dec. 29, New Year’s events with fireworks on Dec. 31, a Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1, and Mardi Gras 12th Night on Jan. 3) as the community welcomes 2026.
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Government
Authors of 'And Tango Makes Three' challenged the Escambia County School Board's removal of the book from library shelves by filing a brief in the 11th Circuit (Atlanta-based), arguing the decision is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination; the board must file its own brief by Feb. 17.
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Pensacola Events
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.
Pensacola Wellness Collective
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 · 10 AM – 1 PM — 5eleven Palafox Event Hosting — $30 sliding scale — Experience community-driven wellness through yoga, sound bath, and holistic health activities.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Sunday, January 25th, 2026 · 12-3 a.m. — 8 S 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL — Ticket required — Experience an interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show where the culprit could be sitting right next to you.