Pensacola's Mayor Will Not Get a Pay Raise

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The next Pensacola mayor won't be getting a big pay raise after all. City Councilman Charles Bare withdrew his proposal Thursday that would've bumped the mayor's salary by $34,000. Bare wanted to use the same state formula that sets school superintendents' salaries. That would've brought the mayor's pay to about $168,000 dollars a year. But when other council members like Casey Jones and Allison Patton said they didn't support it, Bare pulled the proposal. The mayor's salary will remain at $134,000, where it's been since 2022.

Free Thanksgiving Food Distribution Set for Saturday at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

Pensacola, FL Newsradio 92.3) -- Families in need of help with Thanksgiving dinner can get assistance this Saturday at a major food distribution event hosted by Representative Michelle Salzman.

The giveaway will take place at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, located at 6205 North W Street in Pensacola, starting at 7:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last. Cars can begin lining up as early as 6 a.m.

Farm Share, partnering with Representative Salzman and several local organizations, will distribute 30,000 pounds of food. The first 300 families will receive complete Thanksgiving meals along with boxes of fresh groceries.

Each vehicle will receive a box of fresh food and a box containing a full Thanksgiving meal.

The event is made possible through partnerships with multiple organizations including The Butcher Shoppe, Escambia County Sheriff's Office, ECHO, FPL, Marcus Pointe, International Paper, Aaron Erskine, Kerem Health, Havens at Pensacola, Coral Bay at Pensacola, United Rentals, Pensacola Christian College, and State Farm.

The community food distribution is coordinated by the office of Representative Michelle Salzman.

National Naval Aviation Museum Reopens Friday

Good news-the National Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola reopens tomorrow, with free admission for all. After closing during the recent government shutdown, visitors can once again explore the world-class collection of naval aircraft, interactive exhibits, and flight simulators.

Tomorrow also marks your final chance this year to watch the Blue Angels practice at 1 pm., with flight-line gates opening at 11 a.m. Public access runs 9 am to 3 pm through the West Gate on Blue Angel Parkway. Visitors 18 and over need a REAL ID or valid passport. For more information, visit the museum's website.