Isaiah Waters Is Building His Own Way Forward
In a yard not far from Davis Highway, a used shipping container is becoming something entirely different. Where most people see steel, dents, and rust, Isaiah Waters saw possibility. Nearly two years ago, Isaiah began building a tiny home in his parents’ yard outside the house he grew up in....
Movies and TV shows casting in Pensacola
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Florida woman accused of murdering 6-year-old daughter
MILTON, Fla. - A warrant has been issued for a Florida mother who is accused of murdering her six-year-old daughter. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call early Wednesday morning regarding a reported cutting incident at a home in Milton. Upon arrival,...
Sheriff Simmons Makes the Case: The Escambia County Jail Belongs Back Under the Sheriff
After years of operational struggles, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says a transfer of jail control is possible — but warns it won’t happen overnight.— The question of who should run the Escambia County Jail has lingered over local government for years. On this week’s episode of We Don’t Color on the Dog,...
Owners of Pensacola’s long-abandoned clinic face higher fines as conditions worsen
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves shed light on plans to tackle an abandoned former medical center clinic this week. Residents say it's one of the biggest eyesores in Pensacola. Reeves called it "the posterchild for why commercial blight needs to be enforced." Now, the community is renewing calls...
Sheriff on deputy interaction before deadly Pensacola crash: ‘Did not detect any alcohol’
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Sheriff Chip Simmons is commenting for the first time on the deadly Pensacola Scenic Highway DUI crash that followed an interaction with Escambia County deputies and EMS. 60-year-old Wayne Dines of Spring Hill, Florida, is facing DUI manslaughter charges for the late January crash that...
Pattiwagon food truck opens outside Joe Patti’s, serving fresh seafood
As the weather begins to warm up in the Pensacola area, restaurants are refreshing their menus with new seasonal sips, fresh flavors and longer hours. Catch up on some of the Pensacola area dining scene's latest news in News Bites. Pattiwagon food truck opens outside Joe Patti's Seafood Market 524 S. B St. The...
Military textiles exhibit on display at Pensacola Museum of History
A new exhibit entitled “Dressing History: Fabric of War” is now on display at the Pensacola Museum of History. Located in the Textile Gallery on the second floor of the museum, the exhibition opened earlier this month and will be on display until early next year. The exhibit...
12th Avenue Pediatrics reopens after pickup truck crashes into lobby
Video above: What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — 12th Avenue Pediatrics is back open after a pickup truck crashed into its lobby forced its closure 10 weeks ago, according to Community Health officials. According to a Community Health news release, the East Hill facility at...
Chef Eddy’s Thai Street Food opens second location, third coming soon
West-siders can rejoice that Pensacola's popular choice for traditional Thai cuisine, Thai Street Food by Chef Eddy , now has a second location open, with a third restaurant on the way. Chef Ratchakrit Wilertthada, known as “Chef Eddy,” and his wife, Lawan Claflin, opened their second location, Chef Eddy’s Thai...
