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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Sep 18-19) and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tina M.!
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Judge refuses to dismiss Pensacola man's murder charge (wkrg.com) — A Pensacola judge has refused to dismiss murder charges against Jehlynn Woods, accused of fatally shooting Keshaun Hull outside the 850 Event Center in April 2025. After reviewing testimony and surveillance video, the court found insufficient evidence of self-defense, meaning the case will move toward trial while Hull's family continues to seek justice.
2. Drive-by shooting at Pensacola smoothie shop sparks concern (wkrg.com) — Pensacola police are investigating a drive-by shooting outside Vibes and Smoothies on Ninth Avenue, where a woman was wounded but is expected to recover. Officials say they've responded to the business about 32 times since March, citing unruly late-night behavior and illegal firearms, and are pressuring the owners to improve safety while continuing proactive patrols.
3. Ten Pensacola area students make National Merit Scholarship semifinalists (pnj.com) — Pensacola-area high schoolers are among just 16,000 students nationwide named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, highlighting standout academic achievement in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. These students now move on to a rigorous application phase for a share of about $24 million in scholarships, bringing notable recognition to local schools and families.
4. OpGov.News Launches Pensacola, Florida Gulf Coast Weekly Open Governance (opgov.news) — Pensacola readers are getting a new watchdog-style newspaper, Gulf Coast Weekly, focused on open governance and accountability in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Editor Angela Underwood, now a Pensacola resident, says the OpGov.News-backed paper aims to strengthen local democracy with in-depth coverage of politics and community change.
5. De-escalation training keeps Alabama officers ready for high-stakes situations (newsradio923.com) — Pensacola residents are being told that local police and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office may be using the same kind of de-escalation training now emphasized in nearby Alabama. The report explains how these programs help officers defuse dangerous encounters through communication and crisis skills, aiming to reduce use-of-force incidents and improve community safety across Florida.
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