Remembering Viola Edwards and Pensacola’s lost Black-owned hospital
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A quiet morning settles over Pensacola’s Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. A century ago, these streets formed the heart of the city’s Black community -- home to businesses, churches, music halls, and a hospital whose story nearly disappeared with time. The building is gone. So are the people...
Escambia County commissioners spar over customary use of private beachfront properties
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County commissioners held a heated discussion Thursday morning on a topic that could have major impacts on beach access. The issue is over customary use. Commissioners are discussing what portions of private property, if any, should be designated for public use. The issue arose from...
Alleged drug-trafficker arrested in Milton
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 4, 2026 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — A Navarre teen has been arrested for alleged drug trafficking. According to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, 19-year-old Damorian Joseph McCarty was arrested during a narcotics operation on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Officials...
Contractor hits two-inch natural gas line on Russ Drive in Gulf Breeze; repairs made
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- A gas leak was reported in the Gulf Breeze area on Wednesday evening. The City of Gulf Breeze says a contractor struck a two-inch natural gas line on Russ Drive. Gulf Breeze Natural Gas made repairs to the line. "The leak has been secured and the...
ZZ Top will perform at Pensacola Saenger Theatre on April 2
ZZ Top, that turbo-blues rock trio known humbly as "That Little Ol' Band from Texas," plans to bring over a half-century of hits and deep cuts to Pensacola on April 2, performing at the Saenger Theatre on Palafox. General admission tickets go on sale Feb. 6 and run from $80 to $150, before service fees. Tickets can...
Pensacola man indicted on charges of possessing obscene material involving minors
PENSACOLA, Florida - Jordan T. Quinones, a 30-year-old from Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted on federal charges for possessing obscene material depicting minors in sexual activity. The charges were announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The indictment alleges...
Hula Hawaiian Barbecue brings fast-casual fare to Bayou Boulevard
Hula Hawaiian Barbecue brought a true taste of Hawaii to West Nine Mile Road in June 2024, and now it has followed up with a sister location in Pensacola’s Cordova area at Bayou Boulevard. Hula Hawaiian, owned and operated by Michael Huang, serves Hawaiian comfort classics in a street-food style, ranging from a...
FDLE arrests two men in child exploitation crackdown in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested two men as part of a statewide initiative targeting criminals involved in child exploitation. 22-year-old Daquan Eric Ball of McDavid faces 14 counts of failing to report email addresses or internet identifiers as a sexual...
Pensacola World War II veteran Duane Brewton celebrates 109th birthday
CANTONMENT, Fla. -- The man believed to be the oldest veteran in Florida -- and one of the oldest World War II veterans in the nation -- celebrated his 109th birthday on Thursday. Private Duane Brewton was born and raised in Pensacola before he went on to serve in the...
Applications Now Open for the John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant
The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant, with a submission deadline of April 3, 2026. Dedicated to supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education, the Fair’s Educational Grants Selection Committee has authorized $30,000...
