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A Florida state grand jury alleges that the DeSantis administration diverted about $10 million from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation to fund political activities, raising questions about misuse of settlement funds and political influence.
An 18-year-old Pensacola man followed a 43-year-old woman through a Walmart in Escambia County, exposed himself and performed a sex act on her back, with investigators later confirming semen on her back; he was identified via surveillance video and arrested the next day on charges of exposure of sexual organs and battery, held on $10,000 bond with a court date set for Aug. 31.
A car crashed through a fence and into Zach’s Motors, a Pensacola used-car dealership on Palm Court, around 2 a.m. Sunday. Officials have released few details, with no injuries reported so far, and the incident is being treated as a developing story.
A Navy Blue Angels pilot involved in a controversial ultra-low-altitude flyover over Pensacola Beach reportedly described the stunt as a mistake, even as Trump administration officials praised it; Navy officials called the maneuver unsafe and pledged a thorough debrief, while lawmakers and safety experts debated accountability amid partisan reactions.
The Blue Angels’ commander said the Pensacola beach arrival flyover was unsafe under the team’s safety standards, with jet blast knocking over chairs and umbrellas. The maneuver will undergo a heavy debrief to ensure safe, compliant future demonstrations, while FAA rules still prohibit very low passages over crowded crowds. The incident sparked social-media memes and commentary from officials, but the team emphasized its strong ties to Pensacola and a focus on safety.
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.