Nearly 2 million gallons of treated wastewater from IP spills into Eleven Mile Creek
CANTONMENT, Fla. -- Nearly 2 million gallons of treated wastewater and stormwater spilled into Eleven Mile Creek from the International Paper Mill in Cantonment on Monday, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. They say the mill site overflowed due to Sunday's heavy rains. The DEP says all...
Two arrested in Fairhope robbery
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Foley residents have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Fairhope. According to a news release from the Fairhope Police Department, Ayzia Lynette Williams, 24, and Jaylin Benard Brown, 19, were arrested and charged with first-degree robbery. Investigators said a Mobile man went...
Grand jury indicts woman accused of taking child from Orange Beach to Mexico
The agent also testified that the government deported the defendant’s boyfriend to Mexico in July.
Pensacola man sentenced to 60 years for drug trafficking
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been sentenced on several charges, including drug trafficking, according to a news release. According to the news release, issued by the Office of State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, 29-year-old Derrell Roman was sentenced to 60 years in state prison...
State Kills Norman Grim for 1998 Murder of Cynthia Chapman, Record 15th Execution of...
After declining to fight the execution in court, Norman Grim was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison for the 1998 sexual assault and murder of a woman in Santa Rosa County. Grim, 65, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m., becoming the 15th inmate executed...
Escambia High School reveals Hall of Fame inductees
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class for Escambia High School has been announced. According to an Escambia County Public Schools news release, the class is composed of athletes, coaches and teams that “made a lasting impact on the school’s athletic legacy.” The inductees include: The...
American Magic Drops Out of 38th America’s Cup
Pensacola-based sailing team shifts focus to long-term development as it steps away from yachting’s premier event. American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s representative in sailing’s most prestigious competition, announced yesterday it will not take part in the 38th America’s Cup, citing fundamental disagreements...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY 10-29-25
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the local weather report and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is updated during the day. This is...
Local Residents Invited to Support Community Food Drive at Area Campuses Through October
The Pack the Pantry Food Drive is taking place at five campuses: Pensacola, Milton, Warrington, SSRC, and Century Center. Each campus has drop-off locations in academic buildings or main offices for food donations.
FPL invites schools to apply for $50,000 “Classroom Makeover Grant”
School is back in session and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding ten eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education. . “At FPL, our unwavering dedication to STEM education drives everything we do and our classroom makeover...
