Pensacola FL

There’s a difference between hearing about something and sitting across from the people who’ve lived it. I recently had the chance to sit down with Jere Hartman and Chris Farrington, two veterans who aren’t just talking about resilience, they’ve tested it in one of the most extreme ways possible. In June 2024, they completed what’s widely considered the world’s toughest row, a grueling open...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 58-year-old man has been found guilty in federal court of mailing threatening communications to a federal judge in Pensacola. Christopher Summers is currently an inmate at the Florida Department of Corrections, serving 15 years for a robbery case. He had been set for release in 2033.

Escambia Schools Are Serving 335 Voucher Students—and Not Getting Paid for It. Superintendent Keith Leonard and School Board Chair Tom Harrell put the question directly to Tallahassee: fix the funding formula. The Escambia County School District is educating hundreds of students who are simultaneously listed in Florida’s voucher program...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- For years, residents in Pensacola have relied on Summit Recycling Center. But city officials say some have taken advantage of the convenience. And that convenience, the city says, comes at a cost. Much of the recycled material that's dropped off there, ends up being sent to the...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 27, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Police are looking for a man who they say is a person of interest in Sunday’s shooting at 17th Avenue and Cervantes Street. According to a PPD news release, the person they’re looking for is a Hispanic man, […]

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- There are updates in the effort to bring Amtrak service to Pensacola. Tuesday morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves shared the hold-ups in the process, including the need for federal support. It's been almost one year since rail service ramped up between New Orleans and Mobile. Reeves says he's...

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Law enforcement has been made aware of an event through social media declaring a takeover of Pensacola Beach this weekend. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is planning to increase its presence out on the beach to ward off the potential threat. "The bottom line is you're...

SUMMERDALE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of a horse found in a Summerdale roadway on Hwy 59:. Earlier, the Rural Unit responded to a call regarding a loose horse in the Summerdale area on Hwy 59. A concerned citizen reported the animal and attempted to keep it out of the roadway until deputies arrived.

The East Hill Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the return of its popular Bands on the Bayou concert series in 2026. Now in its sixth year, the free outdoor concert series brings thousands of neighbors together at Bayview Park for live music, family-friendly fun, and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A sentiment expressed repeatedly on Monday was gratitude, as Bay County said goodbye to fallen firefighter Jared Sasnett. Several local agencies, along with departments from as far as Escambia County, covered shifts for the men and women at Bay County Emergency Services, so they could attend Captain Sasnett’s funeral service. […]