Former Escambia County deputy seeks to dismiss charges in deadly crash
PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (WKRG) — Former Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg Nesmith is accused of hitting the two people on Perdido Key Drive in July. Now, he and his legal team are taking action to have the arrest warrant dismissed, arguing there’s no probable cause for vehicular homicide charges. The crash...
Hope in Action: The Pensacola Dream Center’s Mission to Reach the Forgotten
In the heart of Pensacola, Florida, a quiet revolution of compassion is changing lives one person at a time. The Pensacola Dream Center reaches out to the hurting, the homeless, and the hopeless with practical help and the unwavering love of Christ. From sheltering abused women to feeding people on the streets,...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: PFC John Dury New
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Private First Class John Dury New who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lost his life during World War Two when he dove on top of a grenade—saving the lives of two others. He was from Mobile.
Community Activists Ask Mayor to Listen on Baptist Project
—Concerns Mount Over Out-of-State Firm’s Role in Project— Community activist Hale Morrissette is sounding the alarm about the redevelopment of Pensacola’s Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus, raising serious questions about community displacement and the city’s choice to work with Bayou District Foundation, a New...
Pensacola man found guilty of animal abuse
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been found guilty of aggravated animal abuse and discharging a firearm on residential property. According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, a jury found Joseph Henry Broxson, 23, guilty of his charges. Broxson...
UPDATE: Pensacola Winterfest Christmas tree being returned after apparent misunderstanding
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- An apparent Downtown Pensacola Christmas tree theft is being resolved. WEAR News first reported Wednesday afternoon that, according to Pensacola Police, someone stole one of the "Winterfest" Christmas trees early Sunday morning from the parking garage of the county building at W Intendencia and...
7 Brew Coffee Cuts Ribbon in Pace, Donates $1,500 to Feeding the Gulf Coast.
7 Brew, the drive-thru beverage concept revolutionizing the coffee industry, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4874 US-90. Striving to serve as a strong community advocate, 7 Brew Pace donated $1,500 to Feeding the Gulf Coast. “We are thrilled to be bringing 7 Brew’s quick service, exceptional drinks and kindness to...
Buffalo Wild Wings finally moving forward on Pace restaurant
Local sports bar lovers are getting a new spot to bring their family and friends on gameday. Buffalo Wild Wings is building its newest Florida restaurant at 4653 U.S. Highway 90 in Pace, joining a growing commercial corridor that added Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q earlier in the year. Pace...
‘He planned to’: Third arrest made in connection with case of 14-year-old allegedly executed...
According to the arrest report, Eddins told several people about the dead body that he saw, and they all advised him to notify law enforcement. The post 'He planned to': Third arrest made in connection with case of 14-year-old allegedly executed in the woods and burned first appeared on Law & Crime .
New produce voucher program takes root at Pensacola market
At The Farm, a bustling farmers market on Mobile Highway, Pensacola shoppers wander past crates of oranges and winter greens, children tug at their parents’ sleeves, and longtime regulars swap recipes with the “Farm Sprouts,” the crew members who help the place run smoothly. Support Local Stories....

















