The National Naval Aviation Museum is open seven days a week. At this time, access to the Museum is determined by base entry requirements at Naval Air Station Pensacola, as directed by the Commanding Officer.

Santa Rosa Island Authority District Four Appointee Elizabeth Timothy resigned her seat on the Board. Marc Marrocco tapped to serve.

The Gulf Coast Press the Chest Community CPR Event is Sunday, May 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.

The Pensacola Beach Chamber invites members, friends, and everyone who loves Pensacola Beach to the Best Beach Bash on Friday, March 27 from 5:30–10 p.m. at The Salty Rose. It’s a party to celebrate Pensacola Beach being named America’s Best Beach by the readers of Condé Nast Magazine.

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) announces that Executive Director J. Bruce Woody has shared his intention to retire on or about July 6, 2026. A search for a replacement has begun.

Pensacola Beach Brawl is back, this weekend, at Casino Beach. Fun, fit and free for spectators. Dive in for more.

The Bob Sikes Toll Facility, for the first time this year, counted more than 25,000 cars in a single 24 hour period on Saturday, March 14.

Forbes Global Properties expands Florida presence, welcoming Market Leader Levin Rinke Realty

Starting March 23, the inside lane of Northbound Pensacola Beach Blvd will be closed. Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Headed to the Beach for Spring Break? Read more for safety, fun and beach rules.

It’s just a wee bit of leprechaun magic that courses through the veins of Island folks at the St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl, March 17.

Books by the Bay returns to Bayview Park, March 28. Read more for details.

Pensacola Beach Advocates update members on Spring Break traffic, public safety enforcement, and transportation updates affect Pensacola Beach as crowds arrive.

23,027 cars came to Pensacola Beach on Saturday, March 7. The report was issued by Ty Jones, Toll Bridge Specialist for the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza as part of the Escambia County Engineering Traffic & Transportation Department.

The sky’s the limit for the annual Kites on the Coast, set for Casino Beach, March 13-15. The event, in its fifth year, is hosted by Council on Aging West Florida.

Ocean Wonders: Marine Life in Clays offers two classes March 14 Learn from expert ceramists how to craft beautiful, eco friendly clay tokens, enjoy an exclusive tour of the NBSTCC and meet Sweet Pea. Sign up on the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Facebook page

Gulf Coast Whale Festival is Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Free entry, free parking. Family friendly. Music, ecofriendly kiosks.

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Visitor access to NAS Pensacola’s Museum and Lighthouse are open, but procedures must be followed.

Visitor Control Center, Background Check and Pass, Proceed to West Gate.

Escambia County Emergency Management invites girls, who are Escambia County residents entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades to participate in the HERricane: Escambia 2026 program, June 23-26.  The camp is FREE for students to participate. Download and complete an application. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 24.

Have you seen a horseshoe crab? Trained volunteers will begin surveying in March but we ask everyone to help report horseshoe crabs when spotted.

If you see them, please contact Florida Sea Grant Agent Rick O’Connor at roc1@ufl.edu or 850-475-5230.