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🌱 Patch AM: How will the Palafox overhaul and Mardi Gras parades affect you?

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Morning Pensacola! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the Palafox overhaul and Mardi Gras parades affect you?
  • Which local football stars made the 2025 All Area team?
  • How two Pensacola anglers battled a 1,100-pound great white shark

Also on today's calendar: The 52 World is Hosting A Food + Toy Drive Now until Dec. 31st and 6 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michael W.!

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 32.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pensacola news you missed: Blevins bond denied; second line parades (pnj.com) — Pensacola residents face major changes downtown as Palafox Street closes to vehicles Jan. 5 for a $10.7 million redesign, while new weekly Mardi Gras second line parades begin Jan. 6 to support affected businesses. The roundup also highlights a teen murder suspect kept in custody, a possible new lender at Pensacola Square, and a new civics-focused academy at UWF.
   

2. See the 2025 Pensacola News Journal All Area football team (pnj.com) — High school football standouts from Pace, Milton, Tate, and Pensacola Catholic are being honored in the Pensacola News Journal’s 2025 All Area football team, spotlighting top players and coaches from around the region. Meet the Player of the Year, key newcomers, and the coach leading the way.
   

3. 2 anglers catch Great White Shark at Navarre Beach (wkrg.com) — Two Pensacola anglers landed what may be their biggest catch yet, reeling in and releasing an estimated 12-foot, 1,100‑plus‑pound great white shark off Navarre Beach. The local shark-fishing guides, already known for massive catches, described the nearly hour-long battle as a roller coaster and shared the dramatic moment in a new YouTube video.
   

4. Catherine L. Esty (leesburg-news.com) — Pensacola readers are remembering Catherine L. Esty, a devoted mother and longtime civil servant who retired as secretary to the director at Naval Air Station Pensacola and was active at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Though she later lived in Leesburg, her sons and many relatives remain in Pensacola, where her legacy of selflessness, family devotion, and community involvement continues to be cherished.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ZELDA HAS BEEN RETURNED!
    Thank you everyone for keeping an eye out for her. She’s home safe and sound. (Nextdoor Langley Creighton)
  • ‼️THANK YOU EVERYONE.
    WE FOUND HER!‼️ Last night our neighbors were doing fireworks and scared our dog. She ran away and we can’t find her. If anyone has seen her please… (Nextdoor Ferry Pass)
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Ok Pensacola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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