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As Mobile chooses not to renew ShotSpotter, Pensacola law enforcement stands by it
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Mobile making a controversial decision not to renew ShotSpotter. The technology detects gunshots and alerts law enforcement to exactly where they were heard. A recent review by the Mobile Police Department found the future sustainability of ShotSpotter cannot be justified. This all comes as...
'It looks jank': Florida couple caught taping 'crude looking' lottery ticket to claim $1 million prize, cops say
A Florida couple allegedly tried to pull a fast one on lottery officials when they taped together a scratch-off ticket and passed it off as a $1 million winner. Spoiler alert: It didn't work. The post ‘It looks jank’: Florida couple caught taping ‘crude looking’ lottery ticket to claim $1 million prize, cops say first appeared on Law & Crime.
Pensacola family deals with loss as historic downtown building burns down
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A family in Pensacola is dealing with the aftermath of a house fire from Friday. It happened in the North Hill area in the 1200-block of N Palafox Street. The fire ripped through the home causing major damage. The couple was restoring the historic building for it...
City of Pensacola reports more phone line outages in two departments
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The city of Pensacola is reporting more outages affecting two departments, according to a press release. This comes after a network security issue affected several city phone lines. According to a press release from the city, Pensacola Energy and Pensacola International Airport phone lines are experiencing outages and are unable to […]
Growing iced tea chain to join busy U.S. 90
A growing iced tea franchise could be further expanding into Florida’s market with a recent project proposal to build in Santa Rosa County. Developers submitted plans to build two restaurants and an automotive facility in Pace on U.S. 90. The project’s documents, filed with Santa Rosa County, show that developers may plan for...
Warrington woman gets 15 years for killing boyfriend and Alabama woman during 2022 crash
A Warrington woman will spend the next 15 years in state prison after pleading no contest to two counts of vehicular homicide for killing her boyfriend and another driver in 2022. Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced 20-year-old Sara Hudson to 15 years in state prison followed by 15 years of...
Expert on bail reform to visit Pensacola
In January,a new state law took effect that pre-empts lower court judges in Florida from reducing cash bail requirements for those awaiting trial. The move was a reaction to efforts by bail reform advocates who have long argued that America's cash bail system creates a two-tiered system of justice while doing nothing to protect public safety.
Pensacola Christian boys, girls track and field sweep 1A district meet | AREA ROUNDUP
One of four area district track meets was completed on Wednesday, with Pensacola Christian sweeping the Class 1A titles at Baker High School. Elsewhere, several baseball and softball teams wrapped up their regular seasons. ...
Celebrate Five Centuries of Music by Black Composers - May 18
Celebrate five centuries of music by Black composers, as the Choral Society of Pensacola concludes its season with Lift Every Voice. Artistic Director Peter Steenblik and Treble Ensemble Director Isabelle Peterson will lead the 110-voice chorus, accompanied by organist and pianist Hyunjoo Kim, with soprano Allanda Small as guest soloist. The concert is set for Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in Cokesbury Church (5725 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola 32504).
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