Pensacola doctor warns as social media ‘Benadryl Challenge’ resurfaces online
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A dangerous social media trend from 2020 is making rounds again online. Doctors are warning parents about the so called "Benadryl Challenge." It encourages teens to take large amounts of allergy medication in an attempt to get high. "It's crazy because when things peak like this back...
Pensacola Beach Air Show Set to Highlight Blue Angels Anniversary and America 250
The 2026 event runs July 15 through July 18 and features military and civilian performers. Pensacola Beach, Fla. — (OBA) — Pensacola Beach will host its 2026 air show this summer, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at the center of the four-day event. The schedule includes practice flights, aerobatic acts, and the official
Deputies, FHP troopers working standoff in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Troopers and deputies are working a standoff situation Thursday afternoon in Escambia County. It happened around 1 p.m. on Valley Escondido Drive off of W Michigan Ave. Florida Highway Patrol says an attempted traffic stop led to a short pursuit before the suspect barricaded himself from...
Six people injured following multi-vehicle crash on I-10 in Florida
FLORIDA — A four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County prompted a large emergency response Thursday afternoon and temporarily shut down all eastbound lanes of the interstate. According to officials, the crash occurred at Mile Marker 21, just east of Exit 22 at Avalon Boulevard. Emergency crews were dispat
Sand collapses on child digging hole on Pensacola Beach, no injuries
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Sand collapsed on a child digging a hole on Pensacola Beach Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. It happened around 2:15 p.m. in the 1600 block of Via de Luna Drive. Escambia County EMS, Fire Rescue, and Pensacola Beach Lifeguards all responded to the call for...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT WEDNESDAY 6-10-26
Local weather report for Wednesday, June 10. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 75° to a high of 88°. Sunrise is 5:45 AM and Sunset 7:49 PM . Night 5% chance of rain in the morning, 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
ECUA proposes new garbage transfer station in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is proposing a new garbage transfer station in Escambia County. ECUA says the new system would streamline trash service in the area. “We should just call it 'country,' and it's just easy living," Escambia County resident Hazel Godwin said. That’s how...
“Her heart just stopped,” girl diagnosed with rare heart condition, family seeking donations
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A young girl in Walton County had her whole life changed in the matter of a day, after tragedy struck her school. On April 7, Sadie Long of Santa Rosa Beach suddenly collapsed at school, after not feeling well. Medical crews rushed Sadie to a hospital in Pensacola, where her […]
Milton Police receives tactical equipment valued at $19K from Winter Springs PD
MILTON Fla. -- The Milton Police Department's arsenal is growing. And it is all thanks to a donation. The Winter Springs Police Department was transitioning the equipment out of its agency due to changes in policy or manufacture warranty. Milton PD now has ballistic shields and helmets. WEAR News went...
Ceremony marks completion of Pensacola Beach renourishment project
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The Santa Rosa Island Authority, Escambia County and project partners held a ceremony Wednesday afternoon celebrating the completion of the Pensacola Beach renourishment project. The project began in March and restored more than eight miles of shoreline along Pensacola Beach. The new sand will

















