Okaloosa County’s ‘West 98 Collector Road’ project could include Santa Rosa County
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- WEAR News told you several times about problems on Highway 98 with traffic build-ups as well as deadly crashes. Now, Okaloosa County is working to provide local drivers with other options. It's called the "West 98 Collector Road" project. It could eventually connect to a project in Santa Rosa...
Gulf Coast residents feel ‘weather alert fatigue’ as officials reiterate preparedness
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Notifications, such as weather watches, warnings and advisories, pop up on our phones all the time. Now, it's leading to what some call, "weather alert fatigue." This is similar to a "boy who cried wolf" situation. People receive so many emergency weather alerts nowadays that many...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: COL Bill McCranie
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Colonel Bill McCranie who served 30 years in the U.S. Army. Thank you for your service, Colonel Bill McCranie.
Sheriff’s patrol car hits, kills 2 Alabama pedestrians, FHP says
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two people were killed Saturday as they crossed the road in Florida. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, a 47-year-old Pensacola man was driving east on State Road 292 at about 1:57 a.m. when he hit two people crossing the road near River Road. The FHP later revealed […]
Santa Rosa County faces $12 million shortfall, plans to cut projects to balance budget
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Residents in Santa Rosa County could soon see less development coming to the county next year. An anticipated nearly $12 million shortfall in revenue is leaving commissioners no choice but to defund certain projects. County leaders are also working to re-allocate funds to balance the...
Man killed while riding lawnmower on Escambia County highway
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A McDavid, Fla., man was killed Friday when the lawnmower he was riding on was hit by a car. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, at about 6:30 p.m., the 61-year-old man was driving a riding lawnmower in the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 29, near East Bogia […]
Northwest Florida school districts get high marks
The 2024-2025 school grades were released Monday afternoon. In Northwest Florida, schools maintained their high district grades from last year. Support Local Stories. Support Public Media. Escambia County earned another B grade for the past year where 86% of schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. A...
Precautionary boil water notice in effect for parts of Milton
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System has released a boil water notice for areas in Milton, Fla., due to a main break, according to a release sent to News 5. Due to the main break, there is a loss of pressure, the release said. “We advise that all water used […]
Nephew allegedly shoots, kills uncle following argument over television
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A man allegedly shot and killed his uncle following an argument over a television, according to authorities. Officials said they responded to Lakewood Drive on Saturday, July 5 in response to a shots fired call. Deputies had received information prior to arrival that the suspect...
University of Alabama student 1 of 2 killed in Florida crash over Fourth of...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people from Alabama died in a wreck in Florida over the Fourth of July weekend, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. Jackson Cunningham, 20, of Hoover, was killed while crossing the road in Perdido Key on Saturday. According to NorthEscambia.com, the crash happened at 3 a.m. Saturday...
