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PACE, Fla. -- A 30-year-old Pace man convicted for the hot car death of his 10-month-old son was sentenced to state prison on Monday. Dustin Campbell was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in January. He's sentenced to five years in state prison, two years community control and three years probation.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a 21-year-old man they want to question only in reference to a homicide that occurred at the 8 Fifty Event Center on Friday. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Trent Michael Mason. Anyone...

Fans of popular burger chain Whataburger could soon see a new location pop up near them. Whataburger told USA TODAY the chain, which operates over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states, is planning to open 15 new locations across seven states by the end of June. Most Whataburger locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year – they are...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- After investigating a bomb threat at Beulah Middle School Monday afternoon, Escambia County deputies have given the all-clear. A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Beulah Middle School as law enforcement moved in to investigate and secure the campus, according to the sheriff’s office. The...

The host of Arrest Cam Fish and Wildlife says this Santa Rosa County case began with a routine morning duck hunt and turned into something far more serious after a homeowner came down to the water with a pistol and fired rounds near the hunters.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two Pensacola mothers are in mourning after a second fatal shooting at an event center in one year. One mother lost her son last night. Another lost hers one year ago. Both men were shot and killed outside the 8Fifty Event Center. WEAR News spoke with...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Police are investigating a shooting that happened at a home on the 1700 block of N 17th Avenue Sunday morning. Police said they were called by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office after one of their deputies was flagged down by a car on the interstate just before 8:00 AM.

The city of Orange Beach is planning to sell its 18,000-square-foot Orange Beach Event Center at 4671 Wharf Parkway W., to The Wharf in a proposal worth more than $5.5 million, according to city officials. The center is adjacent to The Wharf and hosts more than 100 events a year.

PENSACOLA, FL — Donna Deverman-Clay and her husband, Samuel Clay, are preparing to open Big Bone BBQ at 608 E Wright St, Pensacola, FL 32501, targeting a June 6 opening. Deverman-Clay told Business Debut the concept will bring Texas-style barbecue to the area, centered on beef ribs and housemade offerings not widely available locally.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Pensacola Police have issued a news release about a shooting investigation Sunday morning. Pensacola Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of 17th Avenue. Based on the information currently available, the Pensacola Police Department was notified by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office...