Rep. Salzman and Commissioner Hofberger host Breaking Bread with Elected Officials. Thursday, March 12 from 5-7pm at Olive Baptist Church (Passmore Hall) - 836 E Olive Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514

Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-bread-with-your-elected-leaders-tickets-1980656786767

The 16th season of WSRE’s “StudioAmped” music series premieres on March 5 with the first of six concerts that were recorded in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College in October. The program airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WSRE and is available for streaming at wsre.org, on YouTube, and with the PBS app.

Kicking off the new season will be the annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival special, featuring Gary Nichols, Billy Droze, and The Burney Sisters performing in the round, with a special guest appearance by Kensie Coppin.

Escambia County is seeking public input on the Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier Rehabilitation Project, which involves structural rehabilitation of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier to ensure public safety, resilience, and a long lifespan for the fishing pier. 

The deadline to submit comments is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Comments can be submitted via the online form

Text "PBFLAGS" to 888-777 to sign up for text alerts about Pensacola Beach surf flag conditions.

Escambia County Public Safety encourages residents and visitors to follow all Pensacola Beach rules and exercise caution when visiting the beach and swimming in the Gulf, especially when lifeguards are not present. Follow the posted beach condition flag warnings. Click here to watch our lifeguards explain the flag system on Pensacola Beach.

The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will return to their towers Saturday, Feb. 28 for the 2026 lifeguard season. Initially, Casino Beach will be staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week. The lifeguards will shift their hours to 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Sunday, March 8 to reflect Daylight Saving Time. As summer approaches, staffing will increase to cover up to eight towers, with increased staffing to begin Memorial Day weekend.

Let’s Fest! The Pensacola Beach Festivals and Events are marching onto the Beach.

“We have some exciting news to celebrate! As you know, Pensacola Beach has been named America’s Best Beach… and we’ve decided to do the best thing we know how to do…Throw a party!” ~~ Pensacola Beach Chamber CEO Jessica Simpson

Escambia County has been notified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about a report showing the potential presence of discarded military munitions on the seafloor of some local waterways.

The countdown to the St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on Pensacola Beach is on! Get your t-shirt, lunch tickets and your friends. It’s gonna be epic!

Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger is partnering with Escambia EMS to host a free community CPR class, March 18.

Let’s roll!

Friday: Krewe of Lafitte, Saturday; Pensacola Mardi Gras and Sunday: is the 46th annual Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras parade on Pensacola Beach.

Colleges across the country schedule Spring Break from mid February to late April. Look to see who’s out when in our “Too Early to Talk Spring Break.”

Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, returns for the 2026 season starting April 7. This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of musical styles and performers, including several bands and artists making their debut at Bands on the Beach

Pensacola Beach renourishment project: The start date is now anticipated during the week of February 16, but is subject to change due to weather and equipment. Some equipment is located in a roped off area at Park West. Pipeline landings #1 and #2 have been installed.

The Santa Rosa Island Authority at their January 28 full board meeting discussed renewal requests for leases which had just been renewed for a second 99 year term; and, approval of a pier that has the attention of DEP, neighbors.

Pensacola Beach Gateway Project brings lane closures to Pensacola Beach Blvd between the Bob Sikes Toll Facility and the water tanks.

North and Southbound, inside lanes temporary closure starts January 29.

The Escambia County Development Services Department has received reports of fraudulent emails claiming to represent the Escambia County Planning Board, requesting immediate payment to approve rezoning request applications.

According to the National Weather Service of Mobile, a cold front is expected to arrive in Escambia County Saturday evening, Jan. 17, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. Additionally, a low-pressure system will develop in the Gulf, bringing a low chance for snow late Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.

Comment period open until January 23 for New federal offshore drilling plan to open more oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf across the Gulf of Mexico and other sensitive waters across America.

Escambia, Santa Rosa counties and the Santa Rosa Island Authority have each passed resolutions in opposition.