Florida First Lady's Food Testing Program Faces Budget Cuts
Casey DeSantis' initiative to test for toxins and heavy metals in food lacks full funding from state legislature.
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Doughnuts on Mardi Gras
Pensacon 2026 Kicks Off 13th Annual Convention
Business
Chipotle Opens New Pensacola Location with Chipotlane Drive-Thru
The new restaurant on West Michigan Avenue will feature a high-protein menu and digital ordering options.

Aldi Expands Rapidly Across Florida, Adding 60 New Stores in 2025
Discount grocer now has 297 locations in the Sunshine State, with plans for more openings in 2026.
Pensacola Secures $76 Million Grant to Transform Port, Create 2,000 Jobs
The city's Project Maeve will establish shipbuilder Birdon America's Southeastern headquarters and a new advanced ship manufacturing facility.
Travel
Pensacola Beach Named Best Beach in America
Condé Nast Traveler readers vote Florida's Pensacola Beach as the top beach destination in the U.S.

Pensacola Airport Adds Nonstop Flights to Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio
New routes through Breeze Airways will connect Pensacola to two popular destinations.
Pensacola Beach Toll Plaza Upgrades to Impact Traffic Through February
Temporary lane closures around the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza will begin on January 29 as part of the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project.
Lifestyle
Pensacola Celebrates Final Day of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday marks the end of the Mardi Gras season in the Florida city.

Luxury Waterfront Home in Downtown Pensacola Hits the Market
This renovated Port Royal property offers stunning bay views and high-end finishes.
Pensacola OKs nine affordable homes on former Malcolm Yonge Gym site
The city is donating the land to the Northwest Florida Community Land Trust for a Habitat-led project targeting buyers around 80% to 120% of area median income.
Sports
Pace Girls Weightlifting Dominates 3A State Championship
Patriots win 4th straight traditional and 3rd straight Olympic team titles, set FHSAA records.

Pensacola Catholic Girls Soccer Advances to Regional Final
Crusaders defeat Florida High 1-0 in FHSAA playoff match
Pensacola Native Devon Witherspoon Wins Super Bowl with Seahawks
Cornerback makes key plays in 29-13 victory over Patriots
Politics
Florida's Oldest WWII Veteran Honored on Senate Floor
Senator Ashley Moody recognizes Duane Brewton's 109th birthday and military service.

Florida Troopers Stretched Thin Amid DeSantis' Immigration Crackdown
High response times and aging equipment plague the Florida Highway Patrol as it takes on new duties.
DeSantis Claims Hope Florida Probe Dismissed, But Lawmaker Awaits DOJ Confirmation
State Rep. Alex Andrade disputes governor's assertion, says $10 million Medicaid diversion remains under investigation.