Navy sailors recall heroic rescue of man from Bayou Chico in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two Navy sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola are heroes after rescuing a man from Bayou Chico. They dove into action when a man suffering a medical emergency crashed his car into the water. Sailors Jesse Arguello and Skyluv Rios say they were acting on...
A new Alabama coastal place to find ‘the best fried shrimp in the entire...
Beach-bound visitors arriving in coastal Alabama this summer will find that an old favorite – a restaurant that proudly promises “the best fried shrimp in the entire civilized world” – has opened a new location. When they get there, they might find the guy who founded...
Pensacola’s Earth Day celebration comes to Bayview Park
Save the date for Pensacola’s 37th annual Earth Day festival on Saturday April 18 from 10 am – 4 pm at Bayview Park, located at 2001 E. Lloyd St. The event showcases sustainable living through a fun day of environmental education, art, live music, local food, green products and hands-on activities.
Local Pulse Weekend Top 10
From laughing with Tom Papa to dodging suspects at a murder mystery dinner, this weekend in Pensacola is anything but boring. Whether you’re in the mood for ballet or a bowl of chili, there’s something calling your name. TOM PAPA: GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR. Get ready for a night...
Northwest Florida Fishing Report for March 20 – 26, 2026
In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya checks in with Evan Wheeler of Tall Pines Tight Lines for an inshore look around Pensacola, then heads offshore with Capt. Adam Peeples of One Shot Charters out of Destin. The big theme this week is a classic late-March transition: offshore anglers are...
Top sailors compete in GL52 Pensacola Cup races on Pensacola Bay
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Some of the top sailors in the world are in Pensacola on Thursday. "These are the best of the best, the people that race these boats," retired professional sailor Ed Reynolds said. "What makes it so great is the boat itself." "Ironclad" -- that's the word sailing...
ReadyKids! Invites Families to Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza on March 28
March is National Reading Month, and ReadyKids! is turning the page on an unforgettable literary celebration!. Families are invited to Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Museum Plaza, in the heart of downtown Pensacola (300 S Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL...
Orange Beach Moves Forward With Sell of Wharf Event Center
Orange Beach is officially moving to sell the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, a city-owned venue that has hosted hundreds of conferences, banquets, and community events over the years. City leaders state this decision will free up funds and focus on developing new facilities that better align with the...
Portion of Pensacola Beach Boulevard to close temporarily
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 19, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Beginning next week, a portion of Pensacola Beach Boulevard will be closed. Starting Monday, the northbound inside lane of Pensacola Beach Boulevard will be closed on weekdays temporarily. The lane will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to...
Jr. Sea Turtle Rescuer Experience at Navarre Beach
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is offering a Jr. Sea Turtle Rescuer Experience, a 90-minute VIP adventure for children interested in sea turtle rescue. Participants will learn to identify and measure sea turtle models, explore rescue equipment like the UTV and pulley system, and receive a...
