Lakeview receives $567K grant to boost psychiatric care for uninsured adults in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Lakeview Center has received a $567,305 grant from Covenant Care Foundation to maintain essential psychiatric services for uninsured adults dealing with mental illness and substance use disorders. The funding will support three psychiatric nurse practitioners, enabling care for approximately 2,772...
Christmas Wish Ends With Alleged Betrayal & Murder Of Danica Troy
On December 9, a true crime report arrived online, and it examined a terrifying incident that took place in Pace, Florida, and sadly, it involved the death of a 14-year-old girl named Danica Troy. She’s been reported as a runaway, but it turned out the story is very much darker than that. Read on for […] The post...
But Wait… There’s More! Snowball Derby Tuesday Schedule
The main event of the 58th Annual Snowball Derby may have wrapped up Monday afternoon, but racing is not finished this week at Five Flags Speedway. After rain showers disrupted the schedule throughout Derby week, a full slate of local-division racing is set for Tuesday night in Pensacola. 2025 Snowball Derby Results...
UWF Has First Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
The University of West Florida achieved a historic milestone as Ambrea Hobbs became the institution’s first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist. Hobbs, a senior studying history and legal studies on the pre-law track, was one of 14 finalists selected for District 7 of the Rhodes Scholarship competition. She traveled to...
Former deputy seeks dismissal of arrest warrant in double-fatal Perdido Key crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The off-duty deputy who hit and killed two 20-year-old pedestrians in July is requesting his arrest warrant be dismissed. Tuesday, Greg Nesmith's attorney, Christopher Crawford, filed a motion to dismiss the arrest report, which outlines the facts and initial interview with the former deputy....
Santa Rosa County considers new public fund for land conservation
The Santa Rosa County Commission is looking at options for establishing a dedicated funding source for land conservation in the county. If board members approve, a referendum asking for voter support could appear on the ballot next year (2026). The Trust for Public Land presented the results of its feasibility...
UPDATE: 29-year-old woman found after missing in Escambia County
UPDATE - 9:00 AM. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Yandra Gomez-Terrero has been safely located. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Deputies are searching for a 29-year-old woman in Escambia County on Wednesday. Yandra Gomez-Terrero was last seen on Tuesday at 11 p.m. on the 2900 block of Michael Drive, according to ECSO.
This Florida Panhandle Restaurant Is Known Statewide for One Perfect Seafood Plate
Tucked off the main drag on Fort Pickens Road, Peg Leg Pete’s reels you in with the promise of the perfect seafood plate and a side of pirate swagger. You smell the butter and garlic before you see the sign, and suddenly the only decision left is which dozen baked oysters to start with.
City Unveils First Step of New Palafox Project Communication Plan
The City of Pensacola’s Strategic Initiatives Officer, Adrianne Walker, has sent an update on the communication plan for The New Palafox project to downtown business and property owners. “We are working diligently with Hatchmark Studio, in collaboration with the DIB team, to roll out a strong, coordinated marketing...
Denny’s employees in Pensacola face financial crisis as paychecks bounce for weeks
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Several Denny's employees in Pensacola say they're at their breaking point after not getting paid for weeks. Workers say their last few paychecks either never came through or bounced when they tried to cash them, and now, many are struggling to make ends meet. Since before Thanksgiving,...
