City of Pensacola to announce shipbuilding update Friday

The City of Pensacola is hosting a news conference Friday morning to unveil updates on shipbuilding initiatives at the Port of Pensacola, according to a media advisory from the city's public information office.

Mayor D.C. Reeves and federal partners will address attendees at 10 a.m. at the Port of Pensacola, 700 S. Barracks St. The event comes as local officials continue to pursue maritime manufacturing expansion in the region.

Members of the media planning to attend must RSVP to pio@cityofpensacola.com by 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Port security will require a valid form of ID and confirmation on the RSVP list. Attendees should arrive at 9:30 a.m. and wear walking shoes, the advisory noted. Mayor Reeves will be available for interviews following the formal presentation.