🌱 Patch AM: What major changes are unfolding around Pensacola’s waterfront, streets and campuses?

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In today's newsletter:

• What major changes are unfolding around Pensacola’s waterfront, streets and campuses?
• How a simple speeding stop on Pine Forest Road escalated fast
• How a Pensacola connection sparked a nationwide mission for military families

Also on today's calendar: The 52 World is Hosting A Food + Toy Drive Now until Dec. 31st and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pensacola news you missed: Frank Walls execution, FPL property for sale (pnj.com) — Pensacola readers are catching up on big local changes, from a beloved taco stand’s possible move and the prime former Gulf Power waterfront site going on the market, to Escambia’s stricter camping rules affecting homelessness services. The roundup also notes a Pensacola State graduation tragedy and a high-profile Florida execution, all framed as stories shaping your community.
   

• Traffic stop leads to arrest for DUI and drug trafficking in Escambia County (weartv.com) — A Pensacola man was arrested in Escambia County after troopers say a speeding stop on Pine Forest Road led to DUI and drug trafficking charges, along with a firearm offense. Authorities report finding marijuana, cash, and a handgun before booking him into the county jail, from which he has since been released.
   

• How an Army Novice Turned Confusion into Connection, Then Became a Leading Instructor for Reservist Families (cityviewnc.com) — A former Army reservist and his wife first connected while he was stationed in Pensacola before her crash course in military life turned into a 13-year career training reservist families nationwide. The story follows Lori Hawkins’ journey from confused new spouse to sought-after instructor, sharing how she helped thousands of military families navigate deployments, reintegration, and the emotional strain of service.
   

📸 Around Pensacola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pensacola

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Tuesday December 23

• Code Enforcement Authority - Building Inspections
  Pensacola, FL Calendar
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Ongoing Senior Programs for ages 50+
  Bayview Senior Center :

Wednesday December 31

• The 52 World is Hosting A Food + Toy Drive Now until Dec. 31st
  8511 Myslak Way
  9:00 am

Thursday January 1

• Pensacola Dermatology by Amy Watson MD
  4850 Grande Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Movie Night (Milton)
  Milton Library -
  4:00 pm
• As the Page Turns (Jay)
  Jay Library -
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Olivet Baptist Church Food Pantry
  Santa Rosa County, FL Calendar , 5240 Dogwood Drive , Milton
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• Intro to A Slight Shift in Thinking
  Fairy Dust Crystals and Such , SE , 11781 US-441 , Belleview
  10:30 am

Wednesday December 31

• SoundCheck Music Bingo at Pedro's Taco & Tequilla Bar-Gulf Breeze
  Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar (Gulf Breeze) , 3095 Gulf Breeze Pkwy , Gulf Breeze
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• First Baptist Church of Milton
  Santa Rosa County, FL Calendar , 6797 Caroline St. , Milton
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE.
  Owner has been located. Same neighborhood. FOUND cat has not been claimed. Posting for a neighbor who is going out of town on Monday. Someone… (Nextdoor Millview Estates)
• 🙏💛🧚💪💞⛷️☃️💖
  Get your smile on! God bless each and every one of you and yours with enough. Follow me for more smiles.... (Nextdoor Heather Oaks)

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Manager Trainee in Pensacola. Apply here.
• West Florida Medical Center Clinic posted a job opening for Optical Sales Representative / Optometric Tech in Pensacola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pensacola here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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