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Citizens with Florida Gulf Coast Families for Safe Streets launched a petition for lighting on Sorrento Road after several tragic accidents.

Escambia County leaders and FDOT are reviewing safety fixes while the petition (with 550 signatures as of June 11) calls for immediate lighting improvements.

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Costco will open on June 25 in Pensacola, competing with Sam's Club and BJ's by offering low prices on bulk goods and its famous $1.50 hot dog combo.

The warehouse club aims to attract value-conscious shoppers from across the region.

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Drivers on the Navarre Beach Causeway must slow to 20 mph starting June 16 to protect nesting seabirds (Santa Rosa County has enforced the reduced speed limit during this season since 2013) and signs will remain until Sept. 30.

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Environmental advocates in Pace have filed a public hearing request on the Taminco permit renewal that could allow the plant at U.S. Highway 90 to discharge up to 1.23 million gallons of wastewater during a 25-year storm event — the DEP is reviewing public meeting requests amid ongoing pollution concerns.

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During the 2026 World Cup, local bars in Pensacola broadcast every match and offer unique drink and food deals.

The tournament began on June 11 and will continue until July 19, with the U.S. playing on June 12, 19 and 25.

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After 32,000 votes, eight high school athletic teams advanced in the PNJ Team of the Year competition and local voters can choose the Final Four until 11 a.m. on June 20 (finalists include Booker T. Washington girls basketball and Pace softball).

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