Pensacola FL

For 88 years, a community in Pensacola has been driven to create art and foster connection for all who walk through its doors. Nestled in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Florida, the Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) stands as a beacon of community, with roots stretching back nearly a century. Formed...

NPR executives are scanning the horizon for storm clouds even as they are planning a stand-pat budget for the upcoming fiscal year: They don't yet know how badly NPR local member stations have been hurt by the July vote by Congress to cease all federal funding for public media. NPR...

A young woman who thought she was just having a fun holiday celebration down in Orange Beach ended up dealing with something terrifying for anyone.

Mayor D.C. Reeves said at his weekly press conference he has no plans to restrict demonstrations at Pensacola’s Graffiti Bridge, after an altercation during a weekend vigil renewed attention on how the city manages speech in public spaces. “We haven't had any conversation at this point to say we...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Deputies responded to the Perdido Bay ER after a shooting victim arrived with a small gunshot wound to the leg on Wednesday morning, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the victim identified the suspect and stated the shooting occurred at 100 Ruberia Avenue...

Mayor D.C. Reeves unveiled changes to Pensacola’s parking system during his Tuesday press conference, with new resident-friendly policies set to take effect Oct. 1. The overhaul aims to provide substantial savings for city taxpayers while maintaining revenue from visitors. Historic Low Rates for Residents. The...

The University of West Florida has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 15,000 students enrolled for the first time in the University’s 58-year history. To date, enrollment has reached 15,601 for the Fall 2025 semester, marking a 5% increase over last year and exceeding the University’s goal of 15,200 students...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County is sounding the alarm on social media, saying scammers are targeting folks on the north end of the county. The bad actors are asking for donations and pretending to work for the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department. "It's not our actual phone number,...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty to charges involving drug and firearm possession. Carlton Shoemaker, 51, pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- After years of discussion, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves says he’s moving forward with demolition of the old Baptist Hospital. Escambia County commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to contribute $510,000 toward the demolition. The agreement is contingent on the city giving a building to the county and...