Smoke plume from Pensacola recycling facility fire may affect residents
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Pensacola Fire Department crews have been on the scene of a fire at EMR Southern Recycling on Myrick Street in Pensacola Tuesday morning. Crews have been working the fire, which is 70 percent contained as of 7:45 a.m., since just before 2 a.m., according to Pensacola city officials.
Lightning believed to be responsible for Memorial Day pole barn fire in Santa Rosa...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 26, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Lightning from Memorial Day storms is believed to be responsible for a fire that destroyed a pole barn and van yesterday, according to the Midway Fire District. According to a Midway Fire District Facebook post, early Monday […]
7 Eerie Destinations In Florida That Are Downright Terrifying
Looking for eerie destinations in Florida that’ll make you question everything?. These 7 terrifying places offer chills and mysteries that’ll haunt you forever!. 1. May-Stringer House (Brooksville) Let’s start with a house in Brooksville that looks like something from a horror story. The May-Stringer House is a...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 5-25-26
Local weather report for Monday, May 25. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 74° to a high of 79°. Sunrise is 5:48 AM and Sunset 7:41 PM . Cloudy 75% chance of rain in the morning, 90% chance of rain in the afternoon and 50% chance of rain during the evening.
Santa Rosa County Memorial Day event locations change
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 25, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Santa Rosa County Memorial Day ceremonies have been moved because of the weather, according to county officials. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the Veterans Memorial Plaza’s annual ceremony will be today at 10
National Naval Aviation Museum Launches “Fly with the Blues” Interactive Flight Simulator Experience
The National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) is giving aviation enthusiasts the chance to experience what it feels like to fly in formation with the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Opening to the public on Friday, May 29, the museum’s new “Fly with the Blues” interactive simulator places guests in a...
Gulf Coast Culture Fest coming back to Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola’s Seville Square is set to come alive this weekend with music, food, art, film, and culture from across the Gulf Coast. The annual Gulf Coast Culture Fest returns Saturday, May 30, for its sixth year, bringing together live entertainment, local vendors, and a cultural showcase. Festiv
Pensacola’s $10.7M Palafox rebuild adds 1,700 feet of piping to fight flooding
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Consistent rainfall over the next few days is putting "the new Palafox" to the test. Part of the project was a $10.7 million investment into stormwater management. Fresh pavers, palm trees, and ADA-accessible sidewalks line "the new Palafox" street. "I think it looks really nice, actually," local...
Petition grows as residents warn Escambia County data center could strain resources
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- In a report last week, WEAR News told you a data center company is in active negotiations with Escambia County to build a facility here. Florida West Economic Development says the center would be a couple hundred square feet-- which they say is on the smaller side compared to data centers natio
59-year-old Pace man arrested after alleged physical contact with emergency personnel
PACE, Fla. -- A 59-year-old Pace man was arrested early Monday morning after officials said he became aggressive and made physical contact with emergency personnel during a call for service in Pace. The Pace Fire Department says its crew was operating on scene when Curtis Faircloth became aggressive and made...
