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A 19-year-old man was killed and six others were injured in a downtown Pensacola shooting during Fourth of July celebrations; police say multiple people have been arrested as part of the investigation.
A 19-year-old man was killed and six others were injured when hundreds of teens gathered in downtown Pensacola for the Fourth of July; shots were fired just after 1 a.m. in what police described as a targeted attack. The victims range in age from 16 to 26 and are expected to survive. Authorities say they have not identified suspects as of Sunday morning and had significantly expanded staffing for the event to deter violence.
A former Pensacola Police officer, Pierce Cotton, was arrested on two new charges of failing to disclose his HIV-positive status to a sexual partner, bringing the total to three charges. He was booked Friday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and released on a $30,000 bond; Pensacola Police say he is no longer employed by the department. The first arrest occurred in March. Under Florida law, nondisclosure of HIV status during sex is a third-degree felony. The case includes details of a relationship that led to a pregnancy and messages Cotton allegedly sent about his condition.
A 31-year-old Florida woman, Nicolette Keough of Pensacola, is charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly urinating on items in two Airbnb rentals and filming the acts for money on an adult-site, resulting in more than $3,000 in damages. An owner reported the incident, Airbnb removed the guest, and hosts are being reimbursed through AirCover; Keough was arrested and released on bond as police continue their investigation.
Residents of Northwest Florida reported seeing a glowing “space jellyfish” in the pre-dawn sky after a SpaceX Starlink rocket launch; SpaceX confirmed the event occurred around 4:50 a.m. CT as exhaust plumes illuminated high-altitude clouds over the Pensacola area.
A measles case has been confirmed in the Pensacola area; health officials warn the disease is highly contagious and urge vaccination for unvaccinated individuals. Infants aged 6–11 months may receive early MMR vaccination, while children 12 months and older should get routine vaccination. Contact Pensacola Pediatrics to schedule an appointment.
A Pensacola mother warns about the dangers of vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria in local waters, after nearly losing her leg from infection. She advocates for better signage and routine water testing to prevent others from suffering similar injuries, highlighting the current lack of testing and public awareness despite the low infection rates.
A Pensacola woman nearly lost her leg and life to vibrio vulnificus bacteria after swimming in Santa Rosa Sound, highlighting the dangers of bacterial infections from seawater, especially for those with cuts, and prompting calls for better warning signs and public awareness.
A new hypertension clinic in Pensacola emphasizes lifestyle modifications such as weight management, sodium reduction, healthy diet, and exercise, aligning with updated guidelines that promote earlier treatment and consider social determinants of health to better manage high blood pressure and reduce related health risks.
Three suspects were caught on camera stealing over $1,000 worth of boots from The Boot Store in Pensacola within 10 minutes, prompting the store to enhance security measures and report the incident to authorities, with potential charges under new harsher laws for organized retail theft.
Hundreds of protesters in Pensacola marched against ICE and immigration policies, expressing solidarity with those affected by Trump's crackdown, and demanding the abolition of ICE, with ongoing protests planned nationwide.
Breeze Airways is adding two new nonstop routes from Tampa International Airport, allowing passengers to travel to Pensacola, Florida and Bangor, Maine. The flights to Pensacola will start in June with one-way tickets starting at $49, while the Bangor flights will begin in October with one-way tickets starting at $99. This expansion brings the total nonstop destinations offered by Breeze Airways from Tampa to 23, with the airline also introducing "BreezeThru" stops.
The 5th annual Axles for Alzheimer’s event in Pensacola raised $10,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association and the Gulf Coast Kid’s House, aiming to bring awareness and comfort to those affected by Alzheimer’s and children facing abuse in Escambia County. The event featured a display of cars of various makes and models, with one participant, Tony Renbarger, sharing his personal connection to the cause. The funds were collected through raffles, silent auctions, and prizes, with the total amount aiding in providing resources for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and children in need.
SpaceX's Ax-3 mission, with astronauts Michael López-Alegría, Walter Villadei, Alper Gezeravc, and Marcus Wandt, is set to splashdown off the coast of Pensacola, targeting Tuesday at 8:05 a.m. for departure from the International Space Station.
SpaceX and Axiom Space are considering Pensacola as the splashdown location for the Ax-3 mission, with the Federal Aviation Administration restricting airspace off the coast for "space operations." The crew is set to undock from the International Space Station on Tuesday morning, and the Gulf of Mexico is favored over the Atlantic for the splashdown due to weather conditions. Residents in Alabama and Mississippi may hear a sonic boom as the Dragon capsule returns.