Pensacola FL

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) hosted its Dream Big youth event, giving local children an inside look at law enforcement. Participants met members of the K-9 Unit, Mounted Unit, Crime Scene Unit, and SWAT Team, explored agency equipment, and were sworn in as Junior Deputies by Sheriff Chip W. Simmons....

On March 28, 2026, at 7:09 p.m., crews from Midway Fire District Engine 35, Truck 36, and Battalion 35 responded to a vehicle crash at Gulf Breeze Parkway and Autumn Breeze Circle. The vehicle had overturned, but the driver exited before firefighters arrived. The person was checked by Lifeguard EMS and declined...

Progress is being made in Pensacola's "Reimagine Palafox" project. The city is expected to cough up $10.7 million to cover the upgrades. Crews have started laying new asphalt in the northern part of Palafox Street, and final touches on the walkways are underway. Workers are still leveling out the ground...

Local weather report for Monday, March 30. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 59° to a high of 73°. Sunrise is 6:39 AM and Sunset 7:05 PM . Today cloudy with some sun and clouds. There is a 5% chance of rain in the morning , 15% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10%...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- An 18-year-old man from Milton was seriously injured Sunday morning in a single-motorcycle crash in Santa Rosa County. Troopers say the crash happened at 11:41 a.m. at the intersection of CR-184A (Berryhill Road) and Anderson Lane when the motorcycle entered the intersection and lost...

An Escambia County Grand Jury indicted Samuel Antonio Maldonado Erazo on the charge of First Degree Felony Murder.

This week's top stories touch on new restaurants , getting through TSA security checkpoints at the Pensacola International Airport and Pensacola's Keyla Richardson as she continues her "American Idol" journey. With a subscription to the Pensacola News Journal , you will receive full access to the work done by our...

Escambia County’s sales scene is buzzing this month, with strong opportunities for both new grads and seasoned pros. If you’re ready to grow your career in Pensacola, these roles are worth a look.

Long before strip malls and traffic, Carpenter's Creek was a lifeline and a lifeway for Pensacola’s Black community. Along its banks in Brent, Jennie Cooper Hudgins—born into freedom in 1865—built a modest homestead that became a personal and shared sanctuary of work, worship, and recreation. She washed White...

Santa Rosa County’s transportation scene is rolling strong this month, with solid openings for drivers and aviation support pros. Whether you like the open road or the flight line, there’s something here for you.