Escambia County considers animal ordinance overhaul with tougher leash and dog rules
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A proposed overhaul to Escambia County's animal ordinance could bring stricter leash laws, faster dangerous dog rulings, and new penalties for repeat offenders. "A lot of it was to update that and then just to make the laws more in line with what we're doing as...
One person hospitalized after late-night house fire rescue in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Firefighters rescued one person from a burning home late Monday night in Escambia County. Escambia County Fire Rescue says they responded to the single-story house fire on the 1000 block of West Cross Street at about 10:06 p.m. Firefighters launched a rapid attack and brought the...
Track Running Up to The Podium
Starting off with 100 meters, the Girls came back from Battle by the Beach with a 13.34 from Freshman Sydnie Salmela, sixth place in the category for girls in our school’s history. In Gulf Breeze’s first ever Ambulatory section, there is a 20.88 from Senior Girl Addison Dahlem at the Terry Long FSU Relays.
Gulf Breeze does Prom Gatsby Style
With a dazzling Great Gatsby theme, the night became a vivid tribute to the glamour and excitement of the Roaring Twenties. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere transported them into another era. Gold accents shimmered under soft lighting; strings of sparkling décor lined the space, and vintage-inspired detai
Gulf Breeze Students Head to Carnegie Hall after 5-State Piano Competition
Minds On Music® is honored to announce that five of its talented students have earned honors at the Gulf Coast Steinway Society Music Competition XI — a prestigious regional competition featuring young musicians from five states — and will perform at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City
‘Carry the Load’ memorial relay to stop in Mobile and Pensacola
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A national remembrance movement honoring fallen military members and first responders is making its way to the Gulf Coast soon as part of its annual Memorial May relay. The organization, Carry The Load, is in the final stretch of its 2026 nationwide journey, traveling through the...
Pensacola man indicted for possession of ammunition by illegal alien
TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Emiliano Rafael Hernandez Escamilla, Jr., a 30-year-old from Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted on a federal charge of possession of ammunition by an illegal alien. Hernandez appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee, F
Foley moves forward with safe room for first responders
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 11, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Foley is closer to finishing its safe room designated for first responders. According to a news release, the Foley City Council approved utility easements for the facility at its last meeting. The city and Baldwin County […]
48-unit gated community coming to Orange Beach
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 11, 2026 ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Construction is officially underway for a new community in Orange Beach. According to a news release, Long Bayou Preserve will be located where the Intracoastal Waterway and Long Bayou merge. The 48-unit gated subdivision will span 36
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 5-11-26
Local weather report for Monday, May 11. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 67° to a high of 83°. Sunrise is 5:56 AM and Sunset 7:32 PM . Night. 15% chance of rain in the morning, 20% chance of rain in the afternoon and 40% chance of rain during the evening.
