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USS Richard M. McCool, Jr., the world's most advanced amphibious warship, pulls into Pensacola
“Fight as a unit, not as individuals” is more than a motto hung in the galley of the brand-new USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) that docked in NAS Pensacola Friday morning. It’s a philosophy that Commanding Officer Capt. Jeff Baker believes is necessary to construct a crew fit to govern the most advanced amphibious warship the world has ever seen. ...
Where are the Blue Angels flying today? Where to watch in September
With September upon us, Blue Angels fans will have just two more months to see the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team perform before it wraps up the air show season at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Homecoming show in Pensacola, Florida. This month, fans can catch the Blue Angels In Kentucky, Virginia...
Ingalls-built LPD 29 enroute to commissioning
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, enroute to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida. The company said LPD 29 is scheduled to be commissioned on September 7th at Naval Air Station Pensacola. “When any of our...
'A lot of big moments': Pensacola Catholic football comes up with huge victory over Pace
Pensacola Catholic football got the momentum early, and just didn’t stop in its 34-20 win over Pace on Friday at Gorecki-LeBeau Stadium. Once both teams traded touchdowns on the first drive, the Crusaders picked up some big defensive stops against the Patriots’ run game. Pace found room a handful of times past the Pensacola Catholic defensive line – which boasts four Division I players on it – but small errors, like false starts or low snaps that...
Schedule TSA pre-check today
TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center at Pensacola International Airport Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Pensacola International Airport invites passengers to enroll in the popular Transportation Security Administration PreCheck® expedited screening program at a TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4 at Pensacola International Airport. TSA PreCheck...
Pensacola's first Wayback Burgers location opens inside Cordova Mall
Pensacola’s first-ever Wayback Burgers celebrated its soft opening this week inside of the Cordova Mall food court. The fast-casual kiosk is located in the former 3D Eats spot, which has since moved out of the mall and expanded. Wayback Burgers is a Connecticut-based fast-casual franchise specializing in made-to-order burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. Wayback...
Hot Spot Barbecue serving up food for tailgating season
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Award-winning barbecue has been hitting the spot for barbecue lovers in Pensacola for 12 years. So it only seemed natural that photojournalist Jason Garcia and I landed at Hotspot Barbecue. And our quest for the perfect barbecue tailgate. All right, Mr. Hot Spot Barbecue. I am planning a tailgate. So tell […]
Scholar Athlete: Jeremiah Shelby, Pensacola Catholic High School
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Our Scholar Athlete is complicated. He's on track to be an officer. He's already a gentleman. And he's a terror on the field for the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders. Jeremiah Shelby has played beside some outstanding defensive players at Catholic. But he's already made a name for himself...
'They ain't believe, man': Pensacola High football beats Milton for first win since 2022
One minute and 37 seconds was left in the game. Pensacola High, which had made it to the 20-yard line a few times earlier in the game, but just couldn't find the finishing play to make it in the end zone. Milton led 7-0, which came during the first half on a quick three-yard run, as the Tigers were driving down the field – just moments after a big fourth-down stop on defense. ...
Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition entry deadline has been extended to Sept. 15
Choirs are invited to sign up for a chance to compete during Foo Foo Fest in Pensacola. WSRE PBS has been awarded a Foo Foo Festival grant to present a three-day music event highlighted by the award-winning gospel choir Sing Harlem and a regional gospel competition. The Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration will be Nov. 8-10 with a student workshop at Dixon School of Arts & Sciences, the Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition at Pensacola High School, and a champagne brunch featuring Sing Harlem in concert at Lily Hall in Downtown Pensacola.
Florida high school football scores: Pensacola-area live updates from Week 2
The second week of high school football has arrived in Northwest Florida, with all 14 teams across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties in action between Thursday and Friday night. The Pensacola News Journal will have a live scoreboard and provide updates on local games both home and away. Reporters will be at select...
Pensacola Interstate Fair unveils the 2024 Lineup
Pensacola’s biggest and longest-running annual agricultural and entertainment tradition returns this fall, October 17-27, bringing with it exhilarating rides, live music, exotic shows, colorful attractions and exhibits, flavorful fair food, and fun for the whole family. Dondi Frenkel announced the lineup on WCOA. Returning for its 89th season, this...
Home Base Florida gets $2M to expand veterans services including new Pensacola program
The state has boosted funding to a nonprofit organization that helps veterans with the “invisible wounds of war,” enabling more veterans to benefit and move on with their lives. The Legislature has allocated $2 million for 2025 to Home Base Florida, which provides clinical care, mental health, wellness support and other services to veterans in the region. ...
Escambia County wants to build indoor sports hall and upgrade Bay Center for $90 million
Escambia County officials and Pensacola Sports want to build an up-to-$60 million indoor sports facility and fund a $30 million upgrade to the Pensacola Bay Center with tourism tax dollars. The Tourist Development Council was close to voting on recommending the proposal but held off after members said they wanted to see the...
Breaking: USPS has new possible downtown site
Customers who used the downtown post office before it relocated to East Hill are being asked to comment on a new possible location for a downtown post office branch. Last spring, the United States Postal Service (USPS) closed its popular branch at 101 S. Palafox Street due to the site’s redevelopment.
AIA Florida Northwest’s PensaCan 2024 accepting build team registrations
The annual event benefits the hungry served by Manna Food Bank. Build team registrations and sponsors are being accepted now for PensaCan 2024 – an event led by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Northwest to fight hunger in our community. This year, PensaCan will take place October 4 through October 11. Teams are strongly encouraged to register now, though teams will be accepted through September 5.
Parents of Pine Forest High football player, hit-and-run victim speak out
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — When the Pine Forest Eagles take the field Friday night, one player will be notably missing. 17-year-old Nathaniel Lyons Jr is in the hospital after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on Massachusetts Avenue Sunday night. Lyons’s parents said he’s on a ventilator due to contusions on his lungs […]
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