Hospital’s new facility dog, Joy, lives up to her name with ER patients and...
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola's new facility dog, Joy, has been on duty for a couple of months now. The golden retriever is the newest member of the Sacred Paws Team that works alongside hospital staff to comfort patients and their families when they're most in need. Joy spends a lot...
Felon sentenced on drug, gun charges in Escambia County: DOJ
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A previously convicted felon has been sentenced to prison time on gun and drug charges. According to a Department of Justice news release, 38-year-old Corderrius Terrelle McShane has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he...
Gulf Breeze Zoo pushes Kenya Day to later in the day
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 30, 2026 GULF BREEZE, Fla. (WKRG) — An event at the Gulf Breeze Zoo has been pushed to later in the day. According to a news release, Kenya Day, originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m., will now begin at noon. This is […]
Deep freeze bursts pipes in Northwest Florida; plumbers urge safe thawing
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The deep freeze over the last few days damaged some water pipes in Northwest Florida. The Escambia County Fire Department reports they have received calls for six damaged pipes in the past week. Some things to look out for are water puddles where they shouldn't be,...
Florida insurance commissioner to approve more auto rate cuts as USAA files 7% drop
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Car insurance rates are going down again for Floridians. The state's insurance commissioner announced last week that dozens of insurance companies have cut rates or will be cutting them soon. USAA is the latest company to announce new premiums. Starting in May, USAA customers could save hundreds...
Mornings at the Museum: Breakfast, History, and Giant Screen Films at the National Naval...
Start your Tuesday mornings with inspiration, exploration, and a great breakfast at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Mornings at the Museum is a special ticketed experience held every Tuesday from February 3 through March 3, offering guests exclusive early access to the museum, engaging...
Pensacola Beach Pier Controversy Ends
PENSACOLA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) — The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) confirms that following community feedback and subsequent discussions, island leaseholders Ellen and Todd Bourgeois have withdrawn their requests for a pier and adjacent beach walkway behind their home at 1001 Panferio Drive and will not...
PPD seeks body of missing person in Bayou Chico with help of ‘cadaver otter’
The Pensacola Police Department is conducting a search operation in an attempt to locate the remains of a missing person in Bayou Chico. A PPD spokesperson said Feb. 2 that investigators had reason to suspect that the body of a person who was reported missing last month may be in the waters of Bayou Chico. ...
Specially-trained otter comes to Pensacola to assist in missing person case
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Splash, an Asian small-clawed otter, made an appearance in Pensacola on Monday. He performs a job few animals in the world can do. Trained for underwater human remains and evidence detection, Splash works with Peace River Search and Rescue -- the only organization in the world training otters for...
Object found in Escambia County triggers heavy law‑enforcement presence
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 Editor’s Note: This story is developing. While Escambia County Sheriff’s Office identified the object in the photo as a “torpedo,” we’re working to learn more. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An object officials have identified as a “torpedo” has been safely...
