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Halloween decoration in roadway leads to Escambia County crash — what we know
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Halloween decoration landed a Florida woman in the hospital Friday following a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP said in reports that a 21-year-old Century woman sustained minor injuries in a crash that happened at around 7:45 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 29 and Success […]
Defense steals the show as Choctaw shines in second half, improves to 5-2
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two themes resonated from a 37-0 scoreboard that didn't tell the full story of Choctaw's running-clock win over South Walton Friday at Joe Etheredge Stadium. The Seahawks' defense deserved better on the road. And Choctaw's defense, the proud holders of three shutouts and allowing less than 13 points per game,...
Escambia football seals victory over Navarre with late touchdown from Georqirious Moultrie
When his Escambia High offensive teammates broke the sideline huddle, Georqirious Moultrie gave quick compliment on the game-defining play call. “I told Coach (Mike Bennett) it was a good call, a real good call,” said Moultrie with a broad grin. "I had a feeling it would be good.” ...
UWF football picks up big shutout over Mississippi College. Two takeaways from the game.
The University of West Florida football team returned to a .500 record, snapping a two-game losing skid, and picked up its first Gulf South Conference win of the season after shutting out Mississippi College, 31-0, on Saturday at PenAir Field. It's the Argos' first shutout since the 2019 campaign, when UWF didn't take its foot off the gas pedal in a 69-0 win over the University of Virginia-Lynchburg. ...
Okaloosa Commission approves $244,867 study for new pedestrian bridge along Florida Trail
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Public Works Director Jason Autrey believes that the first step in building a new pedestrian bridge on the Florida Trail has been taken. On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a task order with Mott MacDonald to develop a $244,867.04 bridge design report for the Yellow River Pedestrian Bridge, which will help close a 5-mile gap along the Florida National Scenic Trail. ...
Escambia board favors surprise bidder on OLF 8 in Beulah over other offers
The latest group interested in buying Escambia County’s OLF 8 property has quickly moved to the top of the board’s list of bidders for the property known as Navy Outlying Field 8. Montgomery, Alabama based commercial real estate development company Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) is partnering with Chad Henderson, founder and chief executive officer of Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, and former Pensacola mayor and real estate developer Ashton Hayward to buy and develop the property. ...
MESS Hall serving up science in bite-size treats at Bubbles, Brews & Bites fundraiser
The Pensacola MESS Hall will be giving the phrase, “food for thought," a whole new meaning at the second annual Bubbles, Brews, & Bites tasting event and fundraiser on Oct. 17. "At the MESS Hall, everything we do, we find science to share with people," Pensacola MESS Hall Executive Director Megan Pratt said. "You know, a lot of fundraisers are just fundraisers. You eat some food, and we're like, 'but food is science, right?' So we like...
Ronald McDonald House celebrates 40 years with Wine & Fries event in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla (WKRG) — The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida and McDonald’s are hosting its Wine & Fries event, presented by Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Taking place on Oct. 25, this year’s event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of giving back to families. Rooftop views will begin at 6 p.m. and guests will […]
Okaloosa Schools, WSRE PBS team up for sensory-friendly Amazing Kids Day on Oct. 19
NICEVILLE — Two organizations in Northwest Florida are teaming up to hold Amazing Kids Day. Hosted by the Okaloosa County School District and WSRE PBS in Pensacola, Amazing Kids Day is billed as a sensory-friendly event that presents educational resources and fun activities designed for children with autism and special needs. The free event...
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