Escambia County Public Schools earns a B in overall school performance
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Education has released district and school grades, highlighting an increasing number of schools that earned an A or B, according to a release from Escambia County Public Schools. Escambia County Public Schools has earned a B, while 86 percent of ECP schools...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: Major Fred Bailey
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Major Fred Bailey who served in the U.S. Air Force. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Major Fred Bailey.
PenAir Credit Union offers cash prizes and advice to tackle Florida’s debt crisis
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- 52% of Floridians say they're more in debt now than a year ago, due to the cost of food. That's from a poll by Change Research for No Kid Hungry Florida. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in the first three months of 2025, household debt increased by $167 billion to more than $18...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 7-7-25
Local weather report for Monday , July 7. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 79° to a high of 90°. Sunrise is 5:51 AM and Sunset 7:53 PM . Night There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
Electrical issue sparks house fire, displaces two in Pensacola
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A fire broke out on Monday morning at a single-story wood-framed home in Escambia County. Escambia County Officials say the incident occured on the 3800 block of W. Lee St., where heavy flames and smoke were visible when firefighters arrived at 10:45 a.m. Escambia County Fire...
Pace man admits stealing $118,000 in Social Security benefits after mother’s death
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pace, Fla., man pleaded guilty in federal court to taking social security disability benefits that weren’t his. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, David James Massey, 39, of Pace, pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. Court documents revealed Massey’s...
Post Cards from 8209 Pompano Street, Navarre, FL
The Zimmern Team welcomes to your dream waterfront retreat in Navarre — where 48 feet of pristine Santa Rosa Sound frontage, breathtaking views of Navarre Beach, and the ultimate blend of indoor and outdoor living await. This exquisite two-story residence comes fully furnished and beautifully decorated, ready for...
Pensacola man pleads guilty to unregistered machinegun charge: DOJ
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession of an unregistered machinegun, according to the United States Department of Justice. A DOJ news release said that officers found multiple illegal items at 24-year-old Prashant M. Jenkins Jr.’s home. Officials found an...
Escambia County, FL, Zaxby’s restaurant reopens after closure due to rodent and maggot violations
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings at 121 E Nine Mile Rd in Pensacola, Escambia County, was temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation after inspectors found two violations during a June 19, 2025, inspection that resulted in an emergency order. Highlighted among the...
History of the Blue Angels Through Photos
It has arrived! It is officially Blues week and the mesmerizing air shows will kick off Wednesday morning at Breakfast with the Blues at Casino Beach. For anyone who’s completely out of the loop, the Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, traveling to perform at dozens of airshows each year...
