Free Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Pensacola
The Watson Family Foundation will be hosting a free, family-friendly Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Museum Plaza (120 Church Street) from 12 PM to 6 PM. Themed as a vibrant “family reunion,” this event invites families, local businesses, performers, and community leaders to honor Black culture, a
Salty Shuffle Poker Cruise Returns To Help Baldwin County Residents
The second annual fundraiser will send participants to 11 local stops by boat, car, or shuttle. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Sea Glass Initiative announced the return of the Salty Shuffle Charity Poker Cruise. This local fundraiser will benefit Baldwin County residents in need. Organizers expanded the event this ye
Baldwin County community announces plans for new fire station
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley said in an e mail this week that a new fire station will be built to serve the northern section of the city. With the property acquired, Foley is starting plans to build the city’s fourth fire station to extend protection to the northern side of the city.
Emergency crews, drivers aid motorcyclist after three-mile bridge crash in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 65-year-old man is fighting for his life after a serious motorcycle crash on the three-mile bridge. Dash camera footage moments before the crash shows the motorcyclist traveling at a high speed. 10 seconds later, the driver of that motorcycle crashed into the concrete barrier next to...
Grand Fiesta Parade draws thousands as Pensacola marks 467 years since De Luna’s arrival
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Thousands of Pensacolians swarmed downtown Friday night for the Grand Fiesta Parade, celebrating the city's 467th year of history. Spectators lined Garden Street hours before the first float went by, hoping to catch some goodies. "My favorite part is usually when the pirates in the fiesta court...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 5-29-26
Local weather report for Friday, May 29. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 75° to a high of 81°. Sunrise is 5:47 AM and Sunset 7:43 PM . Cloudy 15% chance of rain in the morning, 20% chance of rain in the afternoon and 15% chance of rain during the evening.
Vehicles set to return to revamped Palafox, downtown parking to remain free for now
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- On Monday, vehicles will return to Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola following the five-month long rejuvenation project. Since it reopened within the past week, the street has been pedestrian-only. "I would encourage people to take it slow," said Adrianne Walker, Pensacola strategic initiatives pr
More Santa Rosa County residents report animal losses after power line herbicide spraying
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Following reports of dead chickens and bees in Santa Rosa County, more residents are coming forward with concerns about what they say happened after recent herbicide spraying along power lines. WEAR News reported Thursday about Florida Power & Light confirming that a contracted helicopter spr
Woman charged with DUI manslaughter for fatal crash on Hwy 29 in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 29-year-old woman is charged with DUI manslaughter for a fatal crash on Highway 29 in Escambia County last October. Kelcey Eyl turned herself in to authorities Friday around 2 a.m. on a warrant issued by Florida Highway Patrol. She is charged with DUI Manslaughter and two counts of DUI Seriou
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Three Mile Bridge, fall to pedestrian path
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- A motorcycle crash on the Three Mile Bridge in Gulf Breeze Friday morning left a 65-year-old man hospitalized. It happened around 10:40 a.m. According to the Midway Fire District, several callers reported that a motorcycle traveling north lost control and struck the concrete barrier next to the ped

















