Santa Rosa County deputy and wife honored after rescuing boater thrown from vessel
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Santa Rosa County deputy and his wife were recognized for recently pulling a man from the water after he was ejected from his boat. Sheriff Johnson presented Deputy Phillip Smith with a Life Saving Award on Thursday. He just recently retired from the department this past week.
Mother indicted in death of nonverbal son whose remains were found in trash bag
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA/Gray News) - A grand jury in Florida has indicted a mother on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Authorities say the indictment stems from the death of Jalynda Smith’s nonverbal 5-year-old son with autism, whose remains were found in a trash bag along Lillian...
Operation Green Light is here to help save with fees and help with driver...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A new way for locals to save on fees and, if needed, have their driver’s license reinstated. Operation Green Light is a Driver License Reinstatement Days event here to help locals. “This upcoming event is an opportunity […]
Escambia County’s North Green Street to close temporarily
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 3, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of North Green Street in Escambia County will be closed temporarily, according to county officials. According to an Escambia County news release, North Green Street between West Mallory Street and West Lee Street will...
Tunnel Road in Santa Rosa County to close temporarily
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Tunnel Road in Santa Rosa County will close at the bridge temporarily for repairs, according to county officials. The closing will begin on Monday, Apr. 6 at 8 a.m. with work to be completed by Friday, Apr. […]
iHeartMedia Weekend Rundown (4/3 – 4/5)
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We were joined by Arielle McSwain from iHeartMedia for a preview of weekend events on the Gulf Coast. 56th Annual EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at the BATTLESHIP- Sun 6:30am, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile Causeway. Enjoy a stunning view of Mobile Bay and the USS Alabama...
Escambia County crash: Car hits water tower building
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 2, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was injured following a crash into a water tower building in Escambia County. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the 72-year-old driver of a black Mercedes SUV was going north in the […]
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Pensacola — Furniture, Bricks & More
Looking to save a few bucks while sprucing up your home? There are some great free items available right now around Pensacola — from furniture to building materials and even working appliances.
7 Ways Medical Cannabis May Help Patients with Chronic Discomfort in Pensacola
Chronic discomfort can feel overwhelming and leave individuals feeling isolated. For many, finding effective treatments becomes an ongoing struggle. Traditional medications may fail to provide lasting relief, leaving individuals searching for alternatives. A Medical cannabis dispensary in Pensacola, FL, is offering a...
Pensacola man arrested after allegedly leading Florida Highway Patrol on chase
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 2, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man was arrested early this morning after he allegedly led troopers on a chase through Pensacola, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to an FHP news release, a trooper was patrolling the area of North Blue […]
