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...
Andrade Fires Back at AG Uthmeier: “You’re a Thief. Return the $10 Million.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made headlines yesterday when he publicly called on House Speaker Daniel Perez to strip State Rep. Alex Andrade of his chairmanship of the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee. The reason? A lawyer at Andrade’s firm, Moore, Hill and Westmoreland, was hired to represent Planned...
Deputies: Tallahassee man stopped with Spice, stolen gun in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 28-year-old Tallahassee man was arrested with Spice and a stolen gun during a traffic stop in Escambia County, according to the sheriff's office. Vonderrekus Paden is charged with possession of Spice with intent to distribute and possession of a stolen firearm. The traffic stop took...
Escambia Children’s Trust approves tighter contract, audit and background check rules
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia Children's Trust is facing scrutiny just days after cutting ties with a service provider, following the arrests of multiple staff members. After questions were raised Friday about the Trust's operations, their annual meeting came just in time to change some of the policies that...
Trial begins for man accused in Escambia County adult birthday party triple-murder
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The triple-murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting three people in Escambia County in April 2024 is now underway. The state says on the night of a 24th birthday party, three invitees were sitting in a parked car near West Jackson Square. Three other people approached the vehicle and fired...
House and car burned during fire in Escambia County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 3, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A home and car were burned during a fire in Escambia County this morning, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue officials. According to an ECFR spokesperson, firefighters were called to a home in the 1000 block of Highway […]
Florida law enforcement arrests two men in child exploitation crackdown
PENSACOLA, Florida - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested two men in connection with crimes involving child exploitation, according to a press release from the department. Daquan Eric Ball, a 22-year-old from McDavid, was charged with 14 counts of failing to report an email address or...
GIVEAWAY — The Robert Cray Band at Saenger Theatre Pensacola (Feb 18)
The Robert Cray Band brings their timeless blues and soul to the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola on Wednesday, February 18, 2026! This legendary live act is set to deliver an evening of smooth grooves, masterful guitar work, and classic songs that have defined modern blues for decades. Enter below for your chance to win...
Pitmaster Smoke School is in Session
If your idea of summer perfection includes smoke curling through the air, a cold drink in hand, and friends hovering around the grill saying, “How did you DO this?” then clear your calendar. Pitmaster Smoke School 2026 is coming to Pensacola, and it’s your chance to go from...
New Palafox Project Moves into February, Stays on Schedule
The $14 million Reimagine Palafox project concluded its fourth week of construction, with visible progress on infrastructure and continued efforts to support downtown businesses impacted by the street reconstruction. Emerald Coast Utilities Authority crews continue installing new water lines along the corridor, with...
