Bat houses to be installed in Escambia County town
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 CENTURY, Fla. (WKRG) — A town in Escambia County is doing its part to protect a keystone species. According to a news release, the Town of Century has announced that it will install bat houses for local populations. Students from the Northview High […]
Sheriff Warns Against Door Kicking Challenge
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a dangerous TikTok trend known as the 'Door Kicking Challenge.' Deputies have received several reports of juveniles kicking doors of occupied homes and running away. Officials stress that this behavior can be mistaken for an attempted break-in and may...
‘The Long Island Medium’ set to appear at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Video above: Most followed people on social media PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is set to appear at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola. Caputo will be at the Saenger on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. According to a news release, Caputo interacts with fans in the […]
Phase one of Reimagine Palafox crosses the halfway point
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - The $10 million Reimagine Palafox project kicked off after the new year. Downtown visitors have spent the last couple of months seeing and hearing the progress. “Well, it’s really loud that’s for sure so I’m looking forward to it being over but I’m looking forward to...
Escambia commissioners to vote on plan for redevelopment of damaged Warrington hotel
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A dilapidated hotel that's been in disrepair since Hurricane Sally could see some new life under its new ownership. Commissioners are set to vote on a plan that would allow the developer to move forward with the project. The developer is asking commissioners to forgive a portion...
Recent UNL grad vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities are searching for a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who went missing in early March. The Lincoln Police Department confirmed Tuesday that a missing-person report was filed for 29-year-old Pawan Gaire and that an investigation is underway. According to the Nebraska...
⚡ Escambia County Utility Jobs – Multiple Openings in Pensacola
Escambia County’s utility and infrastructure employers are hiring for hands-on roles that keep our community running strong. If you like working outdoors and want steady, full-time work with solid benefits, these openings are worth a look.
Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit against Orange Beach over public records responses can proceed to the next stage. U.S. District Judge Beaverstock at times agreed with the city that filings by plaintiff C.C. Dixon-Moreno are “not the definition of clarity,” but ruled they are sufficient to move the case...
Pensacola’s Finest Foundation Inaugural Gala Raises More Than $69,000 to Support Pensacola Police
Pensacola’s Finest Foundation celebrated a successful inaugural gala and awards ceremony on Feb. 19, raising more than $69,000 to support the men and women of the Pensacola Police Department. Held at the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center and emceed by Brent Lane, the evening brought together community...
Pensacola man sentenced for illegal weapon charge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to a weapon charge, according to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of...
