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For one night this winter, the mountains, oceans, and far corners of the world will come together on a single screen in downtown Pensacola. Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the Pensacola Little Theatre on Jan. 17 for its sixth year, bringing a handpicked lineup of short films that blend outdoor adventure and...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 29, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County has announced holiday closures and changes to the ECAT schedule ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The following offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2026: Offices will be open for […]

The Baptist Legacy Campus narrative floated over the weekend was that West Moreno District residents who voiced concerns about the mayor’s recommendation to hire Bayou District Consulting to advise the city on the redevelopment of the old Baptist Hospital campus mistakenly “conflated Bayou District Foundation with...

Rip Hanks turns 65 in March and is close to a milestone. "I'm looking forward to Medicare,'' said Hanks, a retired roofing company owner. "I'll be getting Social Security. I'm going to be in retirement." But that doesn't mean Hanks won't be jumping on his skateboard once in a while. The sport was a big part of his...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Police says both 911 and the non-emergency lines are down Tuesday morning at the department. Police put out the alert at 10:55 a.m. Temporary numbers to call PPD are 850-293-4717 and 850-977-1534. A temporary number for the fire department is 850-512-8612. Pensacola Police says it will...

When you think of Florida, your mind might goes immediately to the glitz and glam of South Florida and the world-famous spectacle, with frequent celebrity appearances, of Art Basel Miami. Less top-of-mind is the state's northern panhandle, but it's actually home to a number of charming small towns that offer outdoor...

Video above: What to do if you witness a crash ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A crash in Escambia County, Florida, has left two Atmore residents with injuries. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, a Flomaton teenager was driving north on State Road 97 near Nokomis Road on Monday, Dec. 29, when the […]

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 8 pm daily. The pier will close at noon on 12/31 for fireworks set up.Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the local weather report and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is...

Escambia County’s Construction Management Division is preparing to begin construction on the Pensacola Beach Gateway Improvements Project, replacing the existing Bob Sikes Toll Plaza on Pensacola Beach. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and includes demolition of the current Bob Sikes Toll Plaza to...

Currently serving more than 1,700 active-duty military, veterans and military dependent students, Pensacola State College has made the Military Times Best for Vets Colleges list for the ninth year, ranking #6 in the Florida College System and #14 in Florida among 357 educational institutions. Rankings are determined...