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Escambia County mourns firefighter in funeral processions
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The funeral and burial processions of Escambia County Fire Rescue Firefighter James Clay Brown Jr. were held this morning at True Worship Assembly of God. Brown was described by his family as someone who always brought love and light. “He’s always been known to be a selfless guy, extremely selfless. […]
How hot will it be this 4th of July? Very, very, very hot.
As families begin to pull out the grills, yard games and fireworks, you may want to stock up on the water and find shade for your Independence Day gatherings. You can expect a triple-digit heat index on July 4, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile. ...
Navarre Beach Pier will be Center Stage for Santa Rosa County’ July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Windjammers on the Pier at Navarre Beach Pier will be hosting a day-long party in conjunction with Santa Rosa County’s official Independence Day fireworks show, which will take place at 9 p.m. on the pier. Windjammers will be offering $7 red, white & blue drinks, $12 chicken nachos and...
Florida Surgeon Charged in Wife’s Death Following Botched Surgery
In a deeply troubling incident, authorities have charged Dr. Benjamin Brown, a Florida plastic surgeon, with homicide and negligent manslaughter after his wife, Hillary Brown, died during a surgical procedure at the Restore Plastic Surgery clinic in Gulf Breeze. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office announced the arrest on Monday, highlighting significant lapses in medical protocol and patient care.
Pensacola area restaurant inspections: Two venues cited for rodent droppings
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of June 17-23. 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...
FHP: Jay man dies after driving into Santa Rosa County utility pole
A 27-year-old Jay man died Saturday morning after driving into a ditch of State Road 87 in Santa Rosa County. Florida Highway Patrol says the man was driving his 2016 Ford F-150 southbound near the intersection with CR-87A when left the roadway "for unknown reasons." "The vehicle subsequently collided with...
Man found dead on side of I-10 in Santa Rosa County: FHP
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A road ranger found a man slumped over in a car on the side of Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County before he was pronounced dead, according to Florida Highway Patrol. According to an FHP news release, the road ranger noticed a Dodge Ram parked on the eastbound shoulder […]
Sheriff’s office hosting rodeo to support STAR Foundation
The first Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Rodeo is coming to Milton on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. The Santa Rosa Sherrif’s Office (SRSO) Rodeo will be at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds and have various events and activities for people to enjoy.
Smalls Sliders drops first restaurant - literally - on North Davis Highway
Smalls Sliders first Florida location has touched down in Pensacola, laying the groundwork for its expansion to other parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. On Tuesday, a giant crane dropped a massive shipping container at 5301 N. Davis Highway, which the restaurant will operate out of come late August or September, said...
PNJ All-Area: Meet the 2024 individual award winners for track and field
Whether it was speed, endurance or distance, the track and field scene in both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties didn't disappoint. Some area teams proved their prowess through the postseason, including at county championships, and district and region meets. Several individual athletes did the same, and moved on to the state meet, claiming top spots at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
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