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18-year-old Iris Jenkins demanded a speedy trial. Now, a jury will decide if he murdered 22-year-old Michael Yeldon Jr. at Attucks Court in 2021.

On an unknown date, in an unmarked location, after an extraordinary life, a man named Adam died. His story endures despite obstacles to erase history.

A long-planned reconstruction of the I-10/U.S. 29 interchange is on track to begin early next year with a $220 million price tag.

During the COVID shutdown, Escambia County's overall infant mortality rate fell 44%. For Black babies, it climbed 59%.

One person is reported dead during a house fire on the 1200 block of N. 8th Ave. in Pensacola Sunday afternoon. Pensacola police is investigating.

The video accompanied by dark, thumping music and images of DeSantis, is spliced with footage of muscular, shirtless men and several Hollywood actors, including Brad Pitt.

Independence Day is one of Florida's "fireworks holidays," but Pensacola and Escambia County ordinances don't allow shooting fireworks.

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On April 24, Powerball lottery jackpot was $28 million. On July 1, it climbed to $493 million. Tickets start at $2 apiece. Good luck!

Runners braved the heat during the Firecracker 5k in downtown Pensacola . The run benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida.