Holley-Navarre’s Authentic History Dates Back into the 1800s: Harvell Roots Run Deep
*This article is part of a series of historical stories aimed to tell the authenthic history of the Holley-Navarre Community. Some newcomers may not be aware that the community of Holley-Navarre dates back into the 1800s.. The goal of this series is to help share the stories and genealogy of Panhandle Pioneers, a...
Pensacola considers expanding temporary housing options
Pensacola is poised to take another step in its homelessness response by approving leases for 28 "pallet" shelters—small, prefabricated cabins designed for short-term stays. Support Local Stories. Donate Here. The City Council will consider a bundle of measures at its agenda conference on Sept. 8 and at its regular...
3rd Annual Fall Worship Festival in Pensacola
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get ready for a powerful afternoon of music, praise, and fellowship at the upcoming 3rd Annual Fall Worship Festival happening Saturday, November 1st from 12pm-4pm in Downtown Pensacola, Florida! This free family event is open to the entire Gulf Coast where you can expect to enjoy live...
Animal Welfare Director pitches new Escambia County shelter with $33 million cost
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County's Animal Welfare Director pitched a multi-million dollar request to build a new animal shelter to county commissioners Thursday morning. John Robinson says the cost would be over $33 million. While the price may seem hefty, Robinson says that if the county really wants to...
Pensacola drug trafficker pleads guilty to gun, drug charges: DOJ
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola drug trafficker has pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges, according to the Department of Justice. A DOJ news release said 31-year-old Terrance Josiah Fasold pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in...
Dailly Outtakes: The Great Commitment Caper
Or: How I spent 15 minutes trying to pin down Mayor D.C. Reeves. Picture this: A Wednesday afternoon at Pensacola City Hall, Mayor D.C. Reeves stands at the podium while his presser streams live on Facebook, thinking he’s about to discuss infrastructure projects or Veo scooters. But I had to determine if he was ready...
One person arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A Pensacola man was arrested Tuesday after deputies allegedly found a large amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies stopped the vehicle around 11 p.m. near W. Street and Airport Boulevard. ECSO said Deputy Harry Green and his K9 partner,...
Deputies arrest two suspects in theft at ‘The Boot Store’ in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The two wanted suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing from The Boot Store in Pensacola. 50-year-old LaCarter Millionder and 49-year-old Angel Scott were both booked into jail Thursday around 2:45 p.m. They are both charged with felony larceny - petit theft. WEAR News previously reported...
October listening session set for Bay Bluffs Park
Pensacola residents will get their first chance to weigh in on the future of Bay Bluffs Park in October, Mayor D.C. Reeves said Wednesday, even as state funding rules continue to slow contracting. The mayor also underscored that the park, closed since March 2023 for safety concerns, will be formally dedicated for...
Local Pulse Weekend Top 10
BULLS ON THE BEACH The 12th Annual Bulls on the Beach event is kicking off this Thursday with Kids Night and a coloring contest to win a new bike. The fun doesn’t stop there. Three back to back nights of rodeo style bull riding is happening at the Flora-Bama for one of their biggest events of the year! Dust off the...
