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  • What’s really at stake in Baptist Hospital’s stalled redevelopment?
  • How serious were the 17 violations at this Pensacola sushi spot?
  • Why weren’t charges filed after a neighbor shot this family’s dog?

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  • Thursday: Cloudy, warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reeves defends paused Baptist Hospital redevelopment amid displacement concerns (wuwf.org) — Pensacola’s mayor is defending a paused advisory contract for redeveloping the vacant former Baptist Hospital campus after City Council backlash and neighborhood displacement fears. He argues the New Orleans–linked consultant would only guide early community engagement, while critics worry redevelopment could still drive up housing costs and want stronger anti-displacement guarantees baked into any future plans.
   

2. Pensacola sushi restaurant receives 17 violations in latest inspection (pnj.com) — Health inspectors recently cited a Pensacola sushi restaurant for 17 violations, including several high-priority issues, during the latest round of state inspections. The report also highlights other Escambia and Santa Rosa County restaurants, explains how follow-ups work, and tells you how to look up detailed inspection results or report concerns yourself.
   

3. Neighbor shoots and kills family pet, no charges filed (pnj.com) — A local couple is grieving after a neighbor allegedly shot and killed their family dog through a car window, also shattering the glass, and so far no charges have been filed. Photos show the damaged car, the dog’s grave, and the spot where the shooting happened, while the family voices ongoing safety concerns.
   

4. 10 arrested for soliciting prostitution in police-led operation at Daphne hotel (weartv.com) — A regional anti-human trafficking operation at a Daphne, Alabama hotel led to 10 arrests for soliciting prostitution, including one person listed as being from Pensacola. Police from several Baldwin County cities coordinated the sting, but have not released additional details about the investigation or potential trafficking victims.
   

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    HOME SAFE! I just found these two running down Dog Track. (Nextdoor Woodridge Manor)
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    Found running down W Gadsden St. Currently have him in gate safe. No info on his collar. Collar is very large on him. No chip. Bf has had him since… (Nextdoor Cervantes and Pace)
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