Crestview, Florida man dies after lightning strike, kayaking incident
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 1, 2026 CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — A Crestview man struck by lightning while kayaking has died, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. According to a news release, just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, FWC officers were alerted to a missing kay
Man struck, killed in Escambia County, Florida
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 1, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Century man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Escambia County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report, a 27-year-old Alabama woman was driving when she hit the 76-year-old man on U.S. 29 […]
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A 76-year-old man was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Century, according to authorities. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the 9000 block of North Century Boulevard near Henry Street in Escambia County. The pedestrian was hit by a car and died as a result of the crash. […] The p
Missing children found in Foley, parents arrested, officials say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 1, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Two people were arrested in Foley after the Escambia County, Florida, Sheriff’s Department alerted law enforcement to a vehicle that was wanted in connection to two missing or endangered juveniles, according to officials. According to a Fole
Pensacola man indicted on federal firearm and drug charges
PENSACOLA, Florida - EP Hall, a 42-year-old resident, has been indicted on federal charges for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a controlled substance. Hall appeared in federal court for his arraignment before United States Magistrate Judge Zachary C. Bolitho in Pensacola,
Field International USA hiring for new aerospace jobs in Pensacola
The United Kingdom-based aerospace company , Field International, that selected Pensacola for its U.S. operations is now hiring for a wide range of positions, from manufacturing to support staff, and it's looking to tap into local talent. Field International USA is setting up shop at 3890 Pasco St., off North Palafox S
Hurlburt Field pushes Highway 98 traffic, housing concerns at tri-county military forum
The 1st Special Operations Wing escalated its long-running campaign to address Highway 98 traffic congestion Wednesday, taking the issue directly to a member of Congress at a regional military forum focused on protecting Northwest Florida’s defense economy. Col. Clayton Schuety, 1st Special Operations Wing deputy comma
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SUNDAY 5-31-26
Local weather report for Sunday, May 31. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 75° to a high of 87°. Sunrise is 5:46 AM and Sunset 7:44 PM . Sun and clouds. 35% chance of rain in the morning, 20% chance of rain in the afternoon and 20% chance of rain during the evening.
5 Local Gem Restaurants in Pensacola, Florida that Serve the Best Food Ever
Pensacola is a coastal city with a laid‑back charm and a food scene shaped by sunshine, salt air, and Southern hospitality. It’s a place where seafood is a way of life, where flavours are bright and fresh, and where restaurants feel like extensions of the community. These five local gems capture the heart of Pensacola
Closing health care gap is essential to our economic future | Opinion
Access to quality, affordable health care is one of the most important factors in determining whether individuals, families and communities can achieve long-term stability and prosperity. The Florida Prosperity Initiative’s State of Childhood Poverty in Florida report highlights how closely health is tied to economic m

















