PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A stolen vehicle from Alabama was involved in a crash outside of NAS Pensacola Tuesday afternoon, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Escambia County deputies located the stolen vehicle around 2:30 p.m. They then began to follow the driver. Deputies say the driver was speeding and...

The E.S. Cobb Center has been a cornerstone of the Pensacola community, offering a space for gatherings, education, and recreation for nearly six decades. Located on East Mallory Street, the center features meeting rooms, a computer lab, a kitchen, and a gymnasium. However, the building's aging structure now faces the threat of disrepair and potential demolition. To preserve this community hub, the City of Pensacola has suggested a $1.7 million renovation project.

Between the flooding and the cleanup, those who endured Helene and Milton have faced many hurdles.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason English as Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. This appointment is effective January 1, 2025. English is the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller-Elect. Previously, he served as Chief Deputy Clerk and General...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A U.S. Navy Reserve commander from Pensacola was sentenced to prison Monday in connection to a scheme involving Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan nationals, according to the United States Department of Justice. The commander was identified as 53-year-old Jeromy Pittmann of Pensacola. According to court documents, Pittman was sentenced after he […]

The recent University of West Florida Haas Center study of OLF-8 must embarrass the Pensacola News Journal, the paper’s monthly columnist Theresa Blackwell and consultant DPZ CoDesign. The study found that developing 46 of the 271 acres set aside for light industrial use would generate an economic impact of $1.3 billion over five years for the local economy, local tax revenue of $10.8 million, 1,550 direct, indirect and induced jobs, and $445.5 million in total personal income.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Eleven years ago, Ace Pensacola developed a vision for arts, culture, and entertainment. They wanted to highlight all the things to do in the area in the fall, as summer tourism starting slacking. Thus, the Foo Foo Festival was born. It's 12 days of theatre, music, film,...

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...

PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 29, 2024—The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 8 a.m. with air show events beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Naval Air Station Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is...

The Birmingham Bulls are making waves to start the season as they defend their regular season championship from the 2023-24 campaign. The post Bulls continue strong start with wins over Evansville, Pensacola appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

We're checking in with FEMA and aid deadlines, and debris totals.

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...

School is back in session, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding five eligible. Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to. STEM education.   .  “At FPL, we believe that knowledge is power. By enriching students’ experiences in STEM, we.

UWF announced a $320,000 gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in Athletic Training program, housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. The gift will also support Intercollegiate Athletics.”This generous gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care enhances our Master of Science in Athletic Training program and transforms the athletic training student experience at UWF, ensuring continued excellence in our program,” said UKCOH Dean David Bellar.

PENSACOLA, Florida - A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of a pregnant, 19-year-old fellow soldier on a U.S. Army base in Germany over 22 years ago. Shannon L. Wilkerson, 44, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Amanda Gonzales by a jury in Pensacola, Florida, on May 7. According to court documents, Wilkerson beat and strangled Amanda Gonzales to death on Nov. 3, 2001, in her barracks room at Fliegerhorst Kaserne, a U.S. Army base in Hanau, Germany. Evidence presented at trial indicated that Wilkerson feared he was the...

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.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Less than a week away from the 2024 general election, both candidates in Escambia County’s District 4 commissioner race have their own set of priorities they’re looking to address if elected. Republican candidate Ashlee Hofberger and Democratic candidate Ron Helms are facing off for the Escambia County District 4 commissioner […]

This year’s PensaCan event celebrated a remarkable achievement in the fight against hunger, raising the equivalent of 14,479 nutritious meals to support the hungry in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Since its inception in 2009, PensaCan has provided over 91,790 meals for those in need, thanks to the generosity...

In just the first two weeks of storm debris collection, the City’s contractors have removed 123,783 Cubic Yards, or approximately 𝟏𝟕𝟑,𝟐𝟗𝟔 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐬, of storm debris. As you can see, debris at the City’s debris management sites is not comingled....

Florida is a haven for boaters and is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World.” When hurricanes Helene and Milton swept the state, wind and storm surges displaced hundreds of vessels. Some were pushed ashore, some damaged in marinas and private docks, others relocated but still afloat, and some partially or fully sunken.