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Morning Pensacola! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Does your license plate frame now make you a criminal in Pensacola?
  • Why Roman Reigns insists on being billed from Pensacola, Florida
  • How a Pensacola driver’s mistake turned deadly on U.S. 98

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Pensacola, FL and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 27.
  • Monday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Florida's new license plate law: What drivers need to know (wkrg.com) — Pensacola drivers are being warned that any frame or cover obscuring even part of their Florida license plate could now bring a $500 fine and possible misdemeanor charge. Pensacola Police say they’re issuing warnings first, but repeat offenses under the new statewide law, effective since Oct. 1, will be treated more seriously, so residents should inspect their tags now.
   

2. See Pensacola's Roman Reigns in new 'Street Fighter' movie trailer (pnj.com) — Pensacola wrestling fans can spot hometown star Roman Reigns playing Akuma in the upcoming 2026 live-action “Street Fighter” movie, teased during the 2026 Game Awards. The piece highlights his Pensacola roots, from local high schools to his pride in being billed from the city, and how he still considers Pensacola home despite living elsewhere now.
   

3. Pensacola man dies in collision with 18-wheeler (wkrg.com) — A Pensacola man was killed and a woman critically injured when their car collided with an 18-wheeler at the Aileron Avenue and U.S. 98 intersection in Escambia County Thursday afternoon. Troopers say the car stopped but failed to yield before being struck, closing U.S. 98 for about three hours while first responders worked the scene.
   

4. Pensacola man convicted in August '22 murder-for-hire; Duo set to be sentenced for killing (weartv.com) — A Pensacola man has been convicted in a 2022 murder-for-hire killing in Escambia County, with both he and his accomplice set for sentencing next week. Prosecutors say the victim was shot in his own home after being distracted by the accomplice, and investigators later found incriminating photos and a confession tying the crime to a drug-related arrangement.
   

5. A man ate at the same Florida restaurant every day for a decade. When he stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him. (cbsnews.com) — A longtime regular at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola was rescued by the restaurant’s chef after suddenly stopping his twice-daily gumbo visits and being found injured and dehydrated at home. Staff then helped the 78-year-old secure a new apartment next to the restaurant, furnished it, and welcomed him back to his usual table, deepening a bond that now feels like family.
   

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  • What is going on right now on Highway 98 near the corner of Blue Angel?
    I was trying to get home and I saw at least 20 Police Cars Highway Patrol Sheriff Deputies , and two ambulances speed past. (Nextdoor Woodridge Manor)
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    Choosing a pet is a lifelong commitment, not something you set aside the moment life becomes inconvenient. If I ever need to move, I’ll move where my… (Nextdoor The Estates At Emerald Shores)
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