Councilman questions whether ‘Reimagine Palafox’ is best use of city’s redevelopment funds
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola's plan for “Reimagine Palafox” has drawn sharp criticism for several reasons. While many business owners feel the project -- costing $10.7 million -- will disrupt business, some city leaders say it’s the wrong use of redevelopment funds. City leaders want...
Covenant Health Steps Up with $500,000 for Senior Services During Funding Crisis
The Council on Aging of West Florida is facing a critical funding shortfall that threatens essential services for thousands of seniors across Northwest Florida—but a significant investment from Covenant Health and Community Services may provide the lifeline needed to keep vital programs running. Covenant Health...
Displaced NAS Guantanamo staff return to Cuba after nearly 3 weeks at NAS Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- After nearly three weeks at Naval Air Station Pensacola during late October’s Hurricane Melissa and the subsequent recovery phase of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay from the storm, non-mission essential personnel temporarily relocated to the air station are returning to Cuba. The nearly 900 Naval...
Free Holiday Meal Boxes for Santa Rosa and Escambia Families Distributed Nov. 25
On November 25, 2024, the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Waterfront Rescue Mission will distribute holiday meal boxes. The distribution will serve 500 families in Santa Rosa County and 500 families in Escambia County.
Pensacola City Council approves contract for demolition of old Baptist Hospital
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Pensacola City Council approved the contracts for the demolition and decommissioning of the old Baptist Hospital Thursday night. The city agreed to pay the Northstar Contracting Group Incorporated over $12 million, as well as over $956,000 to Jacobs Project Management Company. Mayor D.C. Reeves...
Pensacola man claims he killed kids because he ‘hated his life’
The Office of the State Attorney has released an unredacted police report that sheds new light on the motivation behind the murder of two children in a Myrtle Grove mobile home last week. Details of how John Walston allegedly sexually assaulted one of the children, killed both children and then set his home on fire...
Pensacola homicide: $10,000 reward offered, new images of suspect released
New images have been released in the search for a killer in Pensacola, and now a reward is being offered to help find out who killed 57-year-old Dean Chambers.
Gulf Breeze gymnast bring medals home from World Gymnastics Championships
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — At 17 years old, West Fowler walked away from the World Trampoline Gymnastics Championships with a bronze, silver, and gold medal. “I loved being out there and had such an exciting time going out and competing for Team USA,” said Fowler. “I’m obviously very proud of myself. I went out there...
2 arrested, various drugs recovered in Escambia County search warrants
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 33-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman are facing several drug charges after deputies executed two search warrants Thursday morning in Escambia County. Devante Lyons and Olivia Andersen were both arrested Thursday afternoon on these charges:. trafficking methamphetamine. trafficking in...
$170K gift brings back 5-day hot lunch program to senior citizens
A $170,000 donation from the Covenant Health and Community Services Foundation is bringing back daily hot lunches to senior citizens in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Starting Nov. 12 and continuing through Dec. 31, the Council on Aging of West Florida's congregate meal program clients can pick up food Monday...
