Pensacola FL

A mystery in Baldwin County, a body discovered three years ago along a major highway and investigators haven't even been able to identify the victim. Now, they are asking for the public's help to jump-start this cold case.

This swath of land is a hub of activity for the Department of Defense.

The Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) will host the 2026 International WASZP Games in March, bringing the world’s premier foiling championship to North America for the first time and placing the Gulf Coast at the center of one of sailing’s fastest-evolving, technology-driven sports. At the heart of the event...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola’s deputy police chief is retiring. Kevin Christman is leaving the department after spending 28 years protecting the community. His fellow officers say he showed up for every shift and every call for almost three decades. He joined the department as a cadet, working his way up to...

PENSACOLA, FL — Anthony’s Pizza Cone is preparing to open February 1 inside The Garden at Palafox, located at 501 S. Palafox St., Kiosk #7, Pensacola, FL 32502. Co-owners Juan Campos and Daniela Munoz told Business Debut the new concept is designed to offer an easy, portable way to enjoy pizza, especially for...

GULF BREEZE, FL — Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee is preparing to open its fifth location at 203 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite B, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, with owner Ryan Ford targeting a March 1, 2026 opening, he told Business Debut. The fast-casual concept, known for customizable acai bowls...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 29, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released a fraud alert after receiving an increase in reports of rental fraud. According to an ECSO Facebook post, the suspect would ask renters to pay deposits with gift cards after...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 29, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man who was previously convicted of a felony has been sentenced to prison time on a gun charge. According to a Department of Justice news release, 32-year-old Earl Vincent Hudgins III will spend three years in prison […]

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Chimes Way Park in Brent was once a family-friendly space. But it has now become a haven for the homeless. Neighbors say they don't feel safe bringing children there anymore as people roam at all hours. WEAR News saw firsthand the litter scattered in the park,...

FLORIDA — A Pensacola man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after allegedly abandoning two dogs in a rural area, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said the incident occurred Jan. 21 when a deputy observed a red Chevrolet Silverado traveling along...