The week's top stories: Wild Honey expands, Pensacola gift guide and great local coffee
Between travel, Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping, it's been a busy week for most.
With all the holiday hubbub, you may not have had a chance to cat up on all the news from this week.
But never fear, from the expansion of a fan favorite frozen yogurt shop, to a Pensacola-centric holiday shopping guide, to a look a some players to watch this high school soccer season, here's all the top stories you may have missed this week:
Best coffee shops in Pensacola: Put the red cup down and drink local
Full story: Best coffee shops in Pensacola: Put the red cup down and drink local
It's time to put away the pumpkin spice lattes and bring out the peppermint mochas. Or better yet, forego the red cups in favor of something new.
The experience found at a local coffee shop can't be replicated. Each offers a different take, whether it's the music that fills the air, the roast of beans used to create unique aromas and flavors or the decor. Every shop has something it brings to the table that feels unique.
Here are eight of our favorite places to hang out and grab a fresh cup of joe, with a recommended drink for each:
Pensacola's popular Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt set to open Santa Rosa location this January
Full story: Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt set to open Santa Rosa location
When Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt owner and "Queen Bee" Theresa Ward opened up her 7175 N. Davis Highway location nearly nine years ago alongside her husband, she never imagined expanding to a second location someday.
As the fro-yo trend has continued to rise and fall over the past decade, the business has not only survived, but thrived because of its loyal community and customers, Ward said.
"We were looking for something family friendly, something we could pour ourselves into. A place where families and people of all kinds could come and meet and connect," Ward said of the original Wild Honey concept.
After years of watching her shop serve as the backdrop of people's memories in Pensacola, she felt it was time to open a second shop in Pace with the help of her son-in-law, Zack Kaderly. The new "hive" will replace the former Sweet Frog at 4871 U.S. 90 and is slated to open this January.
Escambia, Santa Rosa high school girls soccer: Who are the players to watch this season?
Full story: Escambia, Santa Rosa high school girls soccer: Who are the players to watch this season?
As high-school sports calendar switches from fall to winter, the PNJ is putting a spotlight on the area's best girls soccer players for the 2022-23 season.
Although some of the area's top performers have graduated to college, there are many other great players who have already and will produce magic on the pitch. Here’s a look at the area players to watch for the 2022-23 girls soccer season.
Unique Pensacola gifts: Your guide to memorable Christmas shopping right here at home
Full story: Your guide to memorable Christmas shopping right here at home
Gift shopping for the holidays is a stressful time. It takes effort, time and money. So, we figured we’d save you a bit on the effort and time by throwing together a local gift guide.
You’ll find some of our favorite local places you can go to find the perfect, unique gift for a loved one or friend.
Everything is broken down by category, so keep reading for all the details.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Top Pensacola stories: coffee shops, Wild Honey expansion, gift guide
