Escambia County crash: Vehicle hits food truck, injures worker, according to Florida Highway Patrol
Video above: Which states have the worst drivers? ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County food truck employee was injured Saturday afternoon after a truck reportedly crashed into the business, as well as three other vehicles. According to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report, the driver of a Ram truck was heading northbound on […]
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Milton — Office Furniture, Crocs & More
Looking for some great free finds around Milton, FL? This week’s list includes quality office furniture, comfy Crocs, and even free firewood for your next backyard night. Check out what neighbors are giving away below!
‘Spring Festival of Flowers’ this weekend at Pensacola State College Milton campus
MILTON, Fla. -- The "Spring Festival of Flowers" will take place this weekend on the Pensacola State College Milton campus. Admission is free. The festival will run Friday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. It's located at 5988 Highway 90 in Milton. WEAR. The event is hosted by...
Pensacola Police make 8 DUI arrests over holiday weekend operation
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Police, in partnership with the Florida Highway Patrol, targeted DUI and aggressive driving violations that resulted in over 50 traffic stops this past Friday alone. Utilizing grant funding, Pensacola Police selected a group of officers to team with FHP troopers. “This is something that we try to do with the […]
Monday’s Local Pulse Good News Story
The Local Pulse Pensacola team received a call from Dog House Downtown requesting a trusted recommendation for a lock change. After a bit of overnight mischief, thankfully with no damage, Mama Dog decided to take a proactive approach, ensuring everything was secure and ready for the day ahead. We knew...
Chappie James Memorial Plaza Discussions Return
The City of Pensacola and the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation are moving toward a fresh framework for the long-stalled memorial plaza at Wayside Park—but the two sides are not yet working from the same document, and the key sticking points that have shadowed this project for years remain unresolved.
Maritime Park developers seek up to $60M in tax rebates for hotel, housing project
Developers behind a proposed mixed-use project at Pensacola’s Community Maritime Park are seeking what could amount to nearly $60 million in tax rebates over 20 years, according to a newly filed application now under review by the city. City officials say the roughly 350-page application is still being analyzed,...
Meet the first baby born on Easter at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 6, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — One family received arguably one of the biggest blessings of them all on Easter Sunday — the arrival of a baby girl. According to Ascension Sacred Heart officials, Nova-Lee was the first baby born at the hospital on […]
Five Flags Speedway to Host Richest Winged Sprint Car Race in History
Five Flags Speedway is making history again. The legendary Pensacola short track has been selected to host the kick-off event for the brand-new Race for the Million (RFTM) series—the richest winged pavement sprint car series ever assembled. The opener goes Friday, April 10, and it’s going to be unlike anything fans have seen on the high banks before.
Here Are The Planet Fitness Holiday Hours (Updated For 2026)
Updated for 2026. Planet Fitness is one of the most popular fitness center options in the country. Planet Fitness attracts a lot of attention...













