Raising Cane’s opening 12 new locations in June. See list
Raising Cane’s is adding 12 locations to its fleet of chicken-finger restaurants this June, including a flagship location in Southern California, the company confirmed. The locations will be in Illinois, Maryland and Texas, as well as new markets like Pensacola, Florida, and Lynnwood, Washington. “June’s standout openi
Waterfront Rescue Mission receives funding for dog kennel in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development show one in four people experiencing homelessness are living on the streets with their pets, including in Escambia County where the Waterfront Rescue Mission says they see it every day. Most of those they encounter choose to...
25-year-old Milton man killed after car veers off I-10 and hits tree in Santa...
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 25-year-old Milton man was killed on Monday night after his car left Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County and struck a tree, according to FHP. Troopers say the crash happened at 8:19 p.m. on Interstate 10 eastbound at mile marker 20. Investigators say the...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 6-1-26
Local weather report for Monday, June 1. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 74° to a high of 89°. Sunrise is 5:46 AM and Sunset 7:45 PM . Clouds and sun. 20% chance of rain in the morning, 15% chance of rain in the afternoon and 40% chance of rain during the evening.
Sheriff Simmons on “Dumping Homeless”
Sheriff Simmons Calls Out Orange Beach for Dumping Homeless in Escambia County. A marked Orange Beach police cruiser caught dropping off an individual at Waterfront Rescue Mission has sparked a public confrontation over who bears the cost of regional homelessness. Caught in the Act. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons
‘New Palafox’ reopens to vehicles after months of construction work in Downtown Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's another milestone for "The New Palafox" as Monday makes the first day that the street has been open to vehicles. Part of the changes on Palafox are there to encourage drivers to slow down. Officials close to the project say this is about safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
Escambia County, Florida bank robbery: Suspect still at large, officials say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 1, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a person they said robbed a bank Monday morning. According to an ECSO Facebook post, the suspect robbed the PNC Bank at Fairfield Drive and South Dakota Street on June […]
10 Things No One Tells You About Owning a Home in Pensacola
For many Americans homeownership is still the dream. Not because it’s perfect, but because there’s something special about having a place that’s yours. A place where memories are made, traditions begin, and life unfolds one ordinary day at a time. And it’s also not because of the...
Pensacola law firm hosting social media education town hall for parents
PENSACOLA, Fla . -- The Attorney General's office is not alone in raising the alarm over social media and the dangers children can encounter. Pensacola law firm Levin Papantonio is hosting a social media education town hall. This is all about informing parents. It's a free town hall that got...
Orange Beach crash: DUI arrest, two taken to hospital
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 1, 2026 ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 has received some dramatic images of a crash in Orange Beach. A viewer sent these photos to the station, showing the aftermath of a crash in which a vehicle nearly went over the edge of the […]
