Santa Rosa County superintendent Dr. Karen Barber receives prestigious North Star Award
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber was honored with the North Star Award during the Scouting America Gulf Coast Council’s Outstanding Citizen Luncheon held Wednesday morning at the Don Salter Community Center in Pace, Florida. The North Star Award recognizes outstanding...
Second 7 Brew Coffee shop opens in Pensacola
Pensacola's newest 7 Brew Coffee opened the doors at Belvedere Park Plaza this week and will celebrate its grand opening on Nov. 8. The new 7 Brew at 6873 N. Ninth Ave. is located directly in front of Richy’s East, and can be seen on the other side of Creighton Road from businesses such as Walmart Supercenter,...
Beulah business owner fears new housing development could jeopardize horse riding company
BEULAH, Fla. -- Housing developments are popping up across Northwest Florida. But one business owner in Beulah is worried one of those developments will ruin her business. Cheryl Golden met with with county leaders and developers to try to stop it, but it was to no avail. Golden says drivers...
McAlister’s Deli and Supercuts could open new locations at Ransley Station
Two more national franchises are planned for the Ransley Station development in Northwest Pensacola, a new McAlister's Deli and a Supercuts salon. The proposal calls for the construction of a new, 4,400-square-foot building and was filed Oct. 31 by local engineer David W. Fitzpatrick and his civil engineering firm on...
Jarrell’s Wholesale: 50 Years of Keeping Pensacola Stocked
Nestled on North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, Jarrell’s Wholesale doesn’t look like much from the outside—just a big warehouse with a few delivery trucks parked out front. But for the past 50 years, this family-run business has been the quiet engine powering thousands of convenience stores, grocery stores,...
33-year-old man sentenced to 25 years double-stabbing in Pensacola
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 33-year-old man was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in state prison for two counts of attempted second-degree murder for a double-stabbing in Pensacola in 2024. Jacobia Ladraina Newberry was sentenced after being found guilty by a jury. The charges stem from an incident on...
Septic to sewer transition doesn’t have to hurt, just ask Gulf Breeze
While Santa Rosa County struggles with efforts to incentivize homeowners to give up their septic tanks in favor of sewer service , the city of Gulf Breeze is working toward a goal of eliminating all septic within its city limits. Under an eight-year plan devised in 2020, the city has prioritized 13 areas where it is...
From Wakayama, Japan, 2025 GGAF International Artist Shinya Ishida turns trash into art
The 53rd annual Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (GGAF) gets underway this weekend. The 2025 event will feature 196 artists from 31 states. Also, the selection of this year’s Invited International Artist celebrates the 30th anniversary of Florida and Wakayama, Japan, becoming Sister States. Support Local Stories. Donate...
West Florida High equips students with hands-on trade skills to reverse worker shortage
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- On Tuesday, WEAR News showed you how Florida's construction industry is struggling to find skilled workers to keep up with demand. Now, we're getting a look inside an Escambia County classroom helping to fill the gap. West Florida High School's Energy Academy helps students gain hands-on experience...
Blue Angels ‘Fat Albert’ plane likely won’t fly next year due to maintenance work
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels' iconic transport plane dubbed "Fat Albert" likely won't fly next year. The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron confirmed the C-130 is being flown to England for maintenance. The company says they will replace the components that attach the wings to the airplane. The...
