Innocent bystander killed after suspect refused to stop for police in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — An innocent bystander is dead after a driver who refused to stop for police hit them. According to Officer Mike Wood with the Pensacola Police Department, an officer was attempting to stop a vehicle near Avery and T Streets on Tuesday, March 24. The driver...
Simmons: Road Rage & Casino Beach Chaos
As spring break crowds overwhelm Pensacola Beach, tensions are spilling onto Escambia County roads — including three serious road rage confrontations in three consecutive days, one of which ended in a shooting. Sheriff Chip Simmons joined the podcast We Don’t Color on the Dog to break down both the violent incidents...
Escambia County Public Schools sets new student registration open date
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Public Schools officials have announced new student registration for the 2026-2027 school year. According to an ECPS news release, registration will open March 30 for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and new...
Escambia County commissioners vote to revise deal for OLF-8 property
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County commissioners approved to revise a contract between Tri-W Associates and the county for the OLF-8 property. Four commissioners voted yes on Thursday, while Mike Kohler abstained from the vote. Developer Chad Henderson wants to scale back the purchase -- cutting the overall...
Born on This Day in 1942, the Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Kenny Rogers Become...
On this day (March 26) in 1942, Larry Butler was born in Pensacola, Florida. Butler’s career was long and full of highlights. He wrote several hit songs and produced classic albums. His work with the likes of Kenny Rogers, Debby Boone, and Don McLean made him the only Nashville-based producer to win the Producer of...
Struggle over officer’s service weapon leads to shooting in Pensacola, suspect arrested
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 UPDATE (9:45 p.m.): A suspect has been arrested following a struggle with an officer over his service weapon. Dylan Montes Whiting was arrested and charged with depriving an officer of means of protection or communication, resisting with violence, and...
Pensacola police investigating suspicious package
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 PENASCOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Officers with the Pensacola Police Department are investigating a suspicious package. According to a spokesperson with the PPD, officers are in the Corporate Woods Drive and College Boulevard Area. INCIDENT LOCATION: Officials say...
Escambia County Grand Jury Indicts Woman for First-Degree Murder
An Escambia County Grand Jury has indicted Jalynda Karie Smith on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The case stems from the February 6, 2026 death of Smith’s child, whose body was found in a trash bag along the bay off Lillian Highway. Smith remains in custody at the Escambia County Jail...
Deputies: Accidental shooting in Milton leaves one man injured
MILTON, Fla. -- A man was injured in an accidental shooting involving another man in Milton Thursday evening. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrived on Peach Drive to find the victim around 6:30 p.m. Deputies say the scene is active. But there is no threat to the...
Homeschool Fridays at The Patch
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Patch, by Baldwin County farm Lillian Cattle Company, are holding their Homeschool Friday sessions to teach kids about agriculture. These sessions are available to whoever would like to attend and they’re included in the Patch admission cost ($8). No need to register ahead of time! The...
