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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WDAM) - The William Carey University track team was shown some Florida hospitality after its charter bus broke down on I-10 in Escambia County, Florida, on Thursday morning. While making their way to a track meet in Gainesville, Fla., the bus broke down in a construction area....

Serving meals to big names like the Blue Angels and Grammy-award-winning artist Chrisette Michele seemed like nothing more than a dream when entrepreneur Ty Jones started Family Ty’s Good Eats as a food truck back in 2009. Now, those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities come around often for Ty, who runs the happening...

The state of Florida has found itself in the grasp of a drought , and it could be awhile before relief arrives. In response to the unfolding crisis, and with an eye toward what is anticipated to come, the governing board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued a water shortage warning for the...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – The Women’s Council of Realtors Pensacola Bay Area is holding an annual celebration to honor its outstanding members. The Top Gun Gala brings together community leaders, realtors, and state officials to highlight the impact of leadership in the real estate industry and the community.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Styx River Parrot Rescue is a a 501c3 tax exemption Non-profit Organization. The organization provides a safe, permanent, happy space for any exotic and non indigenous bird species in need of a forever home. Though not yet open to the public, Styx River Parrot Rescue is currently taking in birds...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Pensacon has returned to the Bay Center in Pensacola, bringing thousands of fans together for one big celebration of pop culture. The Gulf Coast’s biggest convention brings together fans of comics, wrestling, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy all under one roof. Attendees said...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The annual ‘Pensacon’ convention has kicked off in Downtown Pensacola’s Bay Center with fans ready to celebrate all their favorite genres like sci-fi, horror, anime and more. A lineup of celebs featured this weekend has everyone excited, with Star Trek’s Will Wheaton,...

PENSACOLA, FL --- Pensacola Police said an E-bike rider was seriously hurt after they were struck by a car Saturday Morning. Police said they were called to 14th Avenue and Gregory Street near the Chappie James Memorial Bridge just after midnight. Police said the E bike rider was going south...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- New legislation could impact how some fire stations are funded in Santa Rosa County. Representative Nathan Boyles is proposing to excuse churches from paying non-ad valorem taxes. It's a funding source that currently supports fire districts in the county. He’s also proposing lower rates...

If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, and the deadline is coming up fast — 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27.