Suspect Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Pensacola
February 19, 2026
TThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a Pensacola Police officer-involved shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
The shooting happened about 3:40 p.m. at the Carlton Palms Condominiums on Garden Street, just a few hundred feet from the Pensacola Bay Center.
At 3:38 pm, the Pensacola Police Department received a 911 call indicating that a man was firing a gun inside the residential complex.
As responding officers arrived, the suspect was seen in the parking lot with a gun in his hand. Officers gave commands for the man to drop the weapon, and he refused to do so..,” Officer Mike Wood said. “Shots were fired and the man was wounded. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.”
There were no other injuries.
FDLE is conducting the investigation, and the officers have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
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Tate Aggies Cheerleader Alyssa Bello Commits To South Alabama
February 19, 2026
Tate High School’s Alyssa Bello has signed with the University of South Alabama. The Aggies senior is the first commit of 2026 for the Jaguars.
“We can’t wait to see her in JagNation,” South Alabama cheerleading said in making the announcement. “Her determination and work ethic (are) exactly what we are looking for.”
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McLellan Strikes Out 11 As Tate Downs West Florida 7-2
February 19, 2026
Tate 7, West Florida 2
The Tate Aggies beat the West Florida Jaguars 7-2 on Wednesday night at Tate.
Bryton McLellan struck out 11 batters, giving up two hits and two runs in a complete seven innings while walking none
Evan Taylor and Nathan Connors each had two RBIs, and Posta added one.
Next up, Tate will travel to Crestview on Thursday and host North Bay Haven Academy from Panama City on Friday.