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Pensacola: State law strengthens penalties for boating waste in Pensacola Bayou Chico | June 22

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: Controversial city hire sparks legal battle in Pensacola | June 21

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: Pensacola targeted by Florida DOGE for second year in a row | June 20

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: Charter school construction begins at UWF in Pensacola | June 19

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: Tropical Storm Arthur Threatens Pensacola with Flooding | June 18

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: Flooding threatens Gulf Coast as Pensacola braces for weather challenges. | June 17

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: Pensacola woman faces charges after attacking children with broomstick | June 16

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: Teen battles rare infection from park swim in Pensacola | June 15

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 traffic concerns.

Pensacola: Three hospitalized after Pensacola Beach water rescue | June 14

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: Local tragedy hits Pensacola as twin sisters die in rental pool incident | June 13

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.

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