WATCH: Dramatic rescue saves two duck hunters stranded in Pensacola waters
The footage shows the hunters waiting in the marsh as a helicopter lowers rescue crews to hoist them to safety.
Pine Forest HS parent questions daughter’s suspension following ICE protest walkout
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Parents and students are raising concern following last week's walkout. Students in Escambia County took part in a nationwide protest against immigration enforcement. Now, some students say they are facing consequences after exercising their right to protest. Participants say the decision to...
Mayor D.C. Reeves Represents Pensacola on National Stage at United States Conference of Mayors
Mayor D.C. Reeves arrived in Washington, D.C. last week for the United States Conference of Mayors. He was ready to get to work but was quickly reminded that the highest office in the city is often unglamorous. It started with a four-hour delay in Atlanta. He was booked to three...
Some vendors pulling out of Pensacola’s Gallery Night after rising fees
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A once-a-month treat for the folks of Pensacola, where downtown turns into a celebration with live music, yummy foods, art, and more, but the rising cost to participate now leaves some vendors with the difficult decision to not reapply. In past years, food trucks paid a flat rate of $300....
Naval Air Station Pensacola closed to public visitation after funding lapse
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Naval Air Station Pensacola was closed to public visitation beginning Sunday because of a lapse in government funding, it was announced. A post on the NAS Pensacola Facebook page reads: “Due to a lapse in government funding, beginning Feb. 1 Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s areas of public...
Garage destroyed by fire, nearby structure saved by Escambia County Fire Rescue
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A garage was completely destroyed by fire, but the nearby structure was saved, according to the Escambia County Fire Rescue. According to an Escambia County Fire Rescue Facebook post, ECFR received a call about 4:44 p.m. Saturday...
Pensacola police bring in cadaver otter to aid in missing person investigation
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — You’ve heard of cadaver dogs, but have you heard of cadaver otters? Well, the Pensacola Police Department has, and they brought the nation’s first one in to assist them in a missing person investigation. According to PPD officials, the...
Florida man creates ‘blanket’ of cold-stunned iguanas
A Florida man was seen using several cold-stunned iguanas as a "blanket" to keep warm during chilly weather in the Sunshine State.
Escambia County house destroyed in Tuesday morning fire
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Escambia County on Tuesday morning that resulted in a total loss. Officials say the incident took place at 202 W. Sunset Avenue around 3:10 a.m. The individual inside the house managed to escape safely, and no injuries were reported.
Gulf Breeze Wendy’s being replaced by Foosackly’s
Gulf Breeze’s Wendy’s location at 20 Daniel St. has closed its doors to the public , but a popular new chicken chain is set to replace it soon. The city of Gulf Breeze confirmed in a statement released on Jan. 17 to the public that Foosackly’s plans to move in. “The City of Gulf Breeze is pleased to welcome...
