Pensacola FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Escambia County Public Schools will observe ‘National Day of Unplugging’ across all campuses on March 6. ECPS says in order to draw attention to the serious mental and social harm addiction to technology causes for youth in the United States, they will take the day to ‘unplug’ and focus on...

If ever you happen to be out and about exploring the panhandle of Florida, I have an afternoon adventure that you won’t want to miss. Strap on your hiking boots, friends, because the Tarklin Bayou Preserve State Park awaits. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this state park is renowned for its diverse ecosystems,...

PENSACOLA, Florida – Community Health Northwest Florida’s 12th Avenue Pediatrics location reopened to patients on Monday. This comes 10 weeks after a pickup truck inadvertently crashed into the lobby of the East Hill facility on Dec. 17. “First, we continue to be grateful that nobody was hurt,” says...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Summerdale man was arrested after he allegedly placed a tracking device in a victim’s vehicle, according to court records. Court documents state Luke Jones placed a TK Star GPS tracking device in another person’s vehicle without their knowledge. The incident took place...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 38-year-old Pensacola man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and multiple drug charges. Geoffery Bartee Dale pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 500...

The city of Milton appears to be closing in on locking down a long-awaited commitment to redevelop its riverfront. An agenda packet prepared for the Milton City Council's Feb. 19 work session state's that city negotiators have established a goal of March 10 to finalize a term sheet to present to the board for its...

University of West Florida trustees Zack Smith and Adam Kissel have confirmation hearings this week. They appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee of Higher Education at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. They also need to be confirmed by the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, which is chaired by Sen....

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola is torn up and transforming, but beneath the pavement, there may be history. "We are working on week eight of construction here on the 'New Palafox'," strategic initiatives project officer Adrianne Walker said. "Part of the city council's policy is that we...

Pensacola native Keyla Richardson will continue on her “American Idol” journey after she received a standing ovation from judges on Monday night’s Hollywood Week episode during her soulful rendition of “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz. Richardson’s performance earned her temporary safety in the “American Idol” Golden...

All good things must come to an end, and Sunday marked the close of the 13th annual Pensacon pop culture convention in downtown Pensacola. This year was another smashing success with guests however, drawing thousands of attendees and flooding the streets with revelers, cosplayers and people of all stripes united in...