Pensacola FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 31-year-old Fort Walton Beach man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in Pensacola to stealing customers’ payment card information while working at a Destin Wendy’s. Marcus Bernard Clark pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulent use of 15 or more access devices and aggravated...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Drivers in Escambia County could see changes coming to two of the area's busiest roadways. The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking your input as to whether Highways 29 and 97 should be expanded. That's on the council's rural transportation priority list. These highway projects are...

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 journey.

On Tuesday evenings at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the future is being shaped: one conversation, one challenge, and one courageous step at a time. Inside, 25 young women gather in a space where growth is supported, and the encouragement is steady, and in turn, is creating confidence that is quietly taking root.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two homicides in the span of one year at a Pensacola event center has the sheriff calling for some changes. Sheriff Chip Simmons says he's advised the owner of the 8Fifty Event Center to improve security. One man was killed and another injured in the parking...

NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a school bookkeeper on grand theft charges. Holley Navarre Intermediate School officials told deputies they had unauthorized credit card purchases and missing funds from school accounts. The missing funds totaled more than $15,000. Becky Jean Lynch recently...

Local weather report for Tuesday, April 28. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 72° to a high of 79°. Sunrise is 6:07 AM and Sunset 7:23 PM . Today will be sun and clouds, 10% chance of rain in the morning, 10% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10% chance of rain during...

If your perfect beach morning includes something sweet and happy children (and adults) there’s a new stop you’ll want to add to your rotation. Located right on Casino Beach, put front of The Dock, locally owned Sugar Daddy Donuts is serving up mini gourmet donuts that are as fun as they are addictive. Think classic favorites reimagined with toppings like cereal, Reese’s Pieces, strawberry...

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) took custody of an infant from a hospital, placing it with foster caregivers Kevin and Tiffany Herrman of Milton. The boy died while in their care in 2023, and a related lawsuit was recently settled. No news of the infant’s death happened...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Waterfront Mission is planning to build a dedicated dog kennel at its Pensacola campus, allowing individuals experiencing homelessness to safely house their dogs while they receive shelter, recovery, and support services. “For many of the men and women we serve, their pet isn’t just a companion --...