A Minute with Drexel: Moving Day
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – The Independence Day holiday inspires us to think of many things. Things like patriotism, independence, and love of country. The holiday has inspired News 5’s Drexel Gilbert to think of something a little different. She’s thinking about the times we are inspired to “make a move” in this...
This Enormous Antique Store In Florida Is A Dream Come True For Bargain Hunters
The moment you step into Blue Moon Antique Mall in Pensacola, you realize you’ve stumbled upon Florida’s best-kept secret for treasure hunters and nostalgia enthusiasts alike. The striking blue lettering on the exterior only hints at the wonderland of vintage delights waiting inside. It’s as if someone gathered...
Man charged with murder after allegedly shooting father during argument over a TV
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) – A man is charged with murder after allegedly shooting his father to death Saturday. 27-year-old Oneal Thompson was booked into the Escambia County Jail in Florida Saturday at 8:18 p.m. Deputies say they responded to a call for a shooting on Lakewood Road. They found a man shot in the […]
Escambia County To Hold Public Hearing On Updating Laws To Say ‘Gulf of America’
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Commission will hold a public hearing next week to find out what the public thinks about changing the wording in county ordinances to “Gulf of America”. Currently, there are nearly two dozen ordinances — related to Perdido Key, dog parks, littering...
Escambia County’s Medical Director Works On New Netflix “All the Sharks” Series
ESCAMBIA COUNY, Fla. -- There’s an Escambia County connection to the new competition series “All the Sharks”, which premiered July 4 on Netflix. Escambia County Public Safety Medical Director Dr. Ben Abo served as the medical director on the show. Abo was in charge of risk assessment,...
The No-Frills Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Crab Cakes
You know that feeling when you stumble upon a place that doesn’t need fancy lighting or white tablecloths to serve food that makes you want to slap the table?. That’s Native Cafe in Pensacola Beach – a hot pink beacon of culinary delight that proves sometimes the best treasures come in the most unassuming packages.
Offense, Pitching Dominate in Shuckers Win in Front of Sellout Crowd
BILOXI, MS – In front of a sellout crowd of 6,098, the Biloxi Shuckers (48-31, 6-4) earned a 10-4 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (40-38, 6-3) at Keesler Federal Park on Friday night. The win marked the Shuckers' third straight on Independence Day, while the sellout was the team’s first since 2023 and the sixth in...
Father shot by son during argument over broken TV in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An argument over a broken television turned violent when a son allegedly shot his father in Escambia County on Saturday afternoon. Deputies say the incident occurred at 1:18 p.m. between Lakewood Road and Alba Plena Street. According to the ECSO, the father and adult son were...
$8.95 Breakfast At This Humble Diner In Florida Is Better Than Any Chain Restaurant
In the heart of Pensacola lies a culinary treasure that proves the best dining experiences often come without fanfare, fancy decor, or a social media strategy – the Coffee Cup Restaurant stands as a testament to substance over style. While tourists flock to familiar chain restaurants with their laminated...
Hoover man, Calera woman fatally struck while crossing Florida roadway
Two Birmingham-area residents were killed when they were struck by a vehicle early Saturday in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol does not release the names of victims, but said a Hoover man, 20, and Calera woman, also 20, were killed. The crash happened at 2:57 a.m. on State Road 292...