The Pensacola Beach waterfront treatment plant is an eyesore that beach residents want moved elsewhere. But that eyesore will remain on the pristine beach for the foreseeable future. ECUA board member Dale Perkins made that point abundantly clear during a meeting Monday night organized by Pensacola Beach Advocates. “People have...

Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Oct. 21-27. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections from the Department...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The K-9 deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office are all dressed up for Halloween and the 2024 K-9 Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. According to an ECSO Facebook post, the K-9s with the sheriff’s office dressed up in costumes for the holiday and are competing in a costume contest for the […]

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - A pair of fishermen from Pensacola have added another exciting chapter to their fishing adventures. Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny of Coastal Worldwide have become well-known for their beach shark fishing charters which are all recorded on video. This time they took the adventure offshore in a 22-foot, single engine center console and got more than they bargained for.

Readying lyrics for the 40th Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival. What do you guys think? "If you're coming to Perdido, forget your Speedo Pack your songs and leave Music City...

Just over a month after Navarre’s Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant at 8147 Navarre Parkway was forced to temporarily shut down after a structure fire, the restaurant is gearing up to reopen for customers on Thursday. Owners of the Vietnamese restaurant posted a social media update on Oct. 27 revealing the reopening plans and...

On Saturday, Dec. 7, hundreds of runners and walkers will take off on the runway of Pensacola International Airport to complete the Runway 5K. The 12th Annual Runway 5K, sponsored by Pensacola International Airport, the City of Pensacola, and benefitting the USO of Northwest Florida, gives runners a different view of the airport while having fun and supporting a great organization. All proceeds go to USO Northwest Florida whose mission is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Alaqua Animal Refuge says they are in need of donations, volunteers, fosters, and adopters. Alaqua worked to supply resources before state supplies could arrive, sourcing kennels, food, and medical supplies to care for the animals before the Hurricane. Alaqua Animal Refuge is Sheltering Animals from Central...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- All Kathy Vail ever saw in her childhood was a mother whose life was devoted to others. Perhaps it is not surprising that her own life would follow in the example that was set for her -- that of an Angel In Our Midst. "She doesn't give...

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit our You Tube channel Navarre Newspaper. You will find the weather and information videos about the emerald coast of Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola areas.This report is updated during the day. This is our...

The 2024 Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival gets underway this weekend. Each year, one of the highlights of the event is the Invited International Artist. This year’s special guest artist, whose home is in Spain, has a strong connection to Pensacola. “I am Aurelio Diaz Trillo. I came from Spain,”...