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A proposal to rename a street in Pensacola, Florida, after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was withdrawn and unanimously rejected by the Escambia County Commission.

Kirk, 31, was a controversial political commentator who was assassinated on Sept. 10 during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.

Residents opposed the street name change, citing Kirk's lack of connection to the area and his divisive comments on race.

As communities and politicians across the country look for ways to honor conservative icon Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Sept. 10, the Escambia County Commission voted unanimously not to rename a street in Pensacola after him following more than two hours of contentious testimony from residents.

Commission Chair Mike Kohler proposed t

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