Why Navarre, Florida is an Irresistible Place to Call Home
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of coastal charm, community spirit, and real estate opportunity, Navarre, Florida should be at the top of your list. Nestled just 25 miles east of Pensacola, this sunny enclave delivers on small‑town warmth and big‑time lifestyle appeal. Coastal Accolades &...
Gulf Breeze removes green-painted crosswalks at FDOT’s request, but questions state order
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- The City of Gulf Breeze has updated every crosswalk in the city to comply with a new state law on public safety. The Florida Department of Transportation now prohibits non-compliant "street paint or art" on roads. FDOT sent a letter to the city of Gulf Breeze,...
Escambia County sheriff reports record fentanyl seizures with help of $75K in state grants
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says this past year has broken records for taking fentanyl off the streets. The governor's office is now touting the success of its "S.A.F.E." -- short for State Assistance for Fentanyl Education. It gives grants to sheriff's offices around the state...
Cat Spends An Entire Week Stuck In A Tree, Then Florida Firefighters Step In...
In Pensacola, Florida, one fearless orange tabby pushed his love of climbing a little too far. The adventurous cat ended up stranded high in a tree, clinging there for an entire week as he waited desperately for someone to help. At last, on an unexpected Thursday evening, firefighters arrived and...
New hypertension clinic in Pensacola emphasizes lifestyle changes for better heart health
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- High blood pressure can be deadly. Studies estimate half of all adults in the United States suffer from it. Doctors Madison Gilbert and Josie Blasius are ambulatory care pharmacists. They run the new hypertension clinic at Ascension Sacred Heart. Every day, they treat patients with high blood...
Deputies identify two wanted suspects in thefts at ‘The Boot Store’ in Pensacola
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two suspects have been identified for allegedly stealing from The Boot Store in Pensacola in late August. The sheriff's office announced Tuesday that 50-year-old LaCarter Millionder and 49-year-old Angel Scott are both wanted for the incident that happened on Aug. 22 at the store on Pine...
UWF receives $32.5 million Triumph grant to advance cybersecurity
The University of West Florida is positioned to further its robust research presence in Northwest Florida following the approval of a $32,515,120 grant proposal, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. The investment will accelerate the growth of UWF’s...
UWF lands $100,000 Air Force research grant to advance multi‑agent AI
The University of West Florida has received a $100,000 award from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate to support research in multi‑agent artificial intelligence while training Ph.D. students. Support Local Stories. Support Public Media. The one‑year grant was awarded through AFRL/RW’s...
2 Pensacola men indicted on drug charges: DOJ
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Pensacola men have been indicted on multiple drug charges, according to the Department of Justice. According to a DOJ news release, 39-year-old Ronald Dale White and 33-year-old Darius Rafael Whisler have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to...
Escambia County officials request FDOT to conduct safety audit on Sorrento Road
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County officials are requesting a safety audit on Sorrento Road from the Florida Department of Transportation. Between Navy Boulevard to Innerarity Point Road, Escambia County drivers and residents of District 1 have been asking for upgrades to Sorrento Road for at least six years....
