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Pensacola officials highlight new state law targeting boating waste in Bayou Chico and celebrate the opening of the city's first mikvah in a historic neighborhood. The episode also features Pensacola as a top retirement destination with a $2.75 million beachfront home listed and honors the life of community servant Rickey Stokes.

Pensacola faces a whistleblower lawsuit over a controversial hire in Jay and is under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The city also prepares for the Pensacola Vintage Fest 2026 and the Pensacola Air Show featuring the Blue Angels.

Pensacola officials announced renewed focus on opioid crackdowns and community support systems after being named a priority by Florida’s DOGE task force, while local churches organized Juneteenth unity events and a new CPR training initiative for hospitality workers. The city also celebrated Pensacola Beach’s toll plaza hitting 1 million vehicles and the return of the Craft Beer Fest.

Pensacola's new charter school at the University of West Florida kicks off construction, while emergency managers in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties brace for flooding. AT&T restores internet service on Pensacola Beach ahead of summer, and city officials pause CRA expansion due to a property tax referendum.

Pensacola faces significant flooding risks from Tropical Storm Arthur, with heavy rain and rising water levels impacting Mobile and Pensacola, while emergency managers urge preparation and evacuation plans. The Florida Department of Transportation cancels two-way street conversion plans for MLK Jr. Drive and Davis Highway due to community concerns and traffic safety issues.

Pensacola faces rising flood risks along the Gulf Coast with the National Weather Service issuing warnings and emergency sandbags deployed. The city also welcomes Raising Cane’s first local location near the Bay Front, while the homeless shelter expands to combat summer heat.

Pensacola authorities are investigating a case where a woman allegedly hit and cut two children with a broomstick, while beach officials celebrated the completion of a $10 million sand nourishment project. Three swimmers were hospitalized after a dangerous water rescue at Pensacola Beach due to strong currents and rough waves.

Pensacola residents are facing a critical situation as a 16-year-old is hospitalized with a rare flesh-eating bacteria infection linked to a city park pool, while the police chief search moves forward with four finalists including a former sheriff’s captain. Meanwhile, Pace neighborhood residents are pushing for a public hearing on the Taminco chemical plant expansion due to environmental and traf...

Pensacola emergency crews rescued three people from the water at Pensacola Beach after a distress call, while a lightning strike killed a man fishing on the Blackwater River. A shooting near downtown left one injured, and officials warn of rising summer dangers as heat and storms intensify.

Pensacola residents are grappling with the tragic deaths of twin sisters found dead in a rental home pool, while Pete Moore Chevrolet boosts beach safety with new patrol trucks. A Florida property tax lawsuit and HOA smoking disputes also dominate local headlines.

Pensacola police continue investigating a deadly shooting in Escambia County with no suspects in custody, while free summer meals for children are being distributed at over 60 locations across the region. A sand collapse on Pensacola Beach prompts safety reminders, and the city prepares for its annual Hall of Fame Boxing Show on June 20.

Pensacola faces two violent shootings at a hotel and Hotel Del Sol, leaving two dead and several injured, while a local woman battles a $7 million medical bill from Vibrio bacteria treatment. Breeze Airways adds nonstop flights between San Antonio and Pensacola, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy.

Pensacola faces shark attacks near the coast, with two injured and a Navy worker in critical condition, while city officials push to redirect $34.6 million to boost local infrastructure and small businesses. Two young sisters were found dead in a neighbor’s pool, sparking community mourning and calls for better child safety, as the city also announces new leadership appointments.

Pensacola mourns the tragic deaths of two young girls who drowned in a neighbor's swimming pool, following a similar incident earlier this week, as officials warn about pool safety. The city's mayor's race is intensifying with qualifying week starting, and gas prices in Pensacola rise to $3.65 per gallon.

Pensacola city officials are debating ending property tax cuts that have supported downtown development projects like the Riverwalk revitalization and new housing. Visitors are calling for warning signs about Vibrio bacteria in Gulf waters to protect public health during the summer season.

Pensacola's assistant principal was arrested for video voyeurism at Pensacola High School, sparking a privacy law investigation and protocol review. City officials are also considering a property tax adjustment for infrastructure and planning for Blue Angels training flights over Pensacola Bay.

Pensacola officials warn residents to stay clear of the water at Fort Pickens after a fisherman was bitten by a shark, while five sexual offenders are arrested in a major law enforcement breakthrough. The city also prepares for a Juneteenth celebration downtown with live music, food, and speakers, as parents face new challenges with teens dominating social media.

Pensacola officials announce new restrictions on sex offenders near public pools, enforced by the Department of Children and Families, while lifeguards warn of dangerous swimming conditions along the city’s shores. A University of Florida study is training dogs to stay calm during storms, and real estate experts highlight rising demand for energy-efficient homes in the area.

Pensacola law enforcement is investigating a violent incident where a 73-year-old man filmed shooting and damaging a neighbor’s truck, raising concerns about public safety. Meanwhile, the city celebrates the first loggerhead sea turtle nests of 2026 on Pensacola Beach, highlighting conservation efforts and the start of the nesting season.

Pensacola drivers should be cautious due to a large hole on 9th Avenue near Chase Street, while Escambia County unveils 43 new artificial reefs off Pensacola Pass to boost marine life. The Pensacola International Airport also introduces a new mural by American Magin, and Santa Rosa Medical Group opens a primary care center in Cantonment.

Pensacola law enforcement is searching for a suspect in a PNC Bank robbery in Escambia County, while Ransley Station sees a new McAlister’s Deli open amid concerns over Gulf Coast seaweed blooms and opposition to data centers in Nassau County. Gas prices in Pensacola dipped slightly this week, with residents urged to check station updates.

Pensacola police arrested a man on manslaughter charges after his vehicle crash killed an unborn baby earlier this week. The city is also preparing for hurricanes with a Florida Power & Light expo and welcoming a new Blue Angels flight simulator at the aviation museum.

Pensacola's former police officer faces new charges for failing to disclose his HIV status before sexual activity, raising concerns about public health and legal accountability. The city's new airport simulator offers a unique Blue Angels flight experience, while the annual festival is postponed due to weather concerns.

Pensacola saw a serious motorcycle crash on Three Mile Bridge leaving one hospitalized, while health officials warned of Vibrio vulnificus returning to local beaches. A man was arrested for manslaughter after a crash killed an unborn child, and a megachurch expanded into a former amusement park, impacting local businesses.

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