🎁 Freebies Around Pensacola — From Home Goods to Building Supplies
Looking for something useful around town without spending a dime? Here are a few free items and deals currently available in Pensacola — from home essentials to outdoor materials.
Santa Rosa County to hold passport event
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — Residents in Santa Rosa County will soon have an opportunity to receive assistance to apply for a passport. The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller will be holding a Passport Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Where to Eat in Pensacola: 10 Must-Try Restaurants From My Coastal Getaway
Pensacola surprised me in the best way possible-not just with its beaches and history, but with a vegetarian food scene that felt both deeply local and quietly hip. Over the course of a few days bouncing between Perdido Key, downtown, and the Gulf Islands, I found myself at some of the best restaurants in Pensacola […]
Bat houses to be installed in Escambia County town
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 CENTURY, Fla. (WKRG) — A town in Escambia County is doing its part to protect a keystone species. According to a news release, the Town of Century has announced that it will install bat houses for local populations. Students from the Northview High […]
Sheriff Warns Against Door Kicking Challenge
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a dangerous TikTok trend known as the 'Door Kicking Challenge.' Deputies have received several reports of juveniles kicking doors of occupied homes and running away. Officials stress that this behavior can be mistaken for an attempted break-in and may...
‘The Long Island Medium’ set to appear at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Video above: Most followed people on social media PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is set to appear at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola. Caputo will be at the Saenger on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. According to a news release, Caputo interacts with fans in the […]
Phase one of Reimagine Palafox crosses the halfway point
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - The $10 million Reimagine Palafox project kicked off after the new year. Downtown visitors have spent the last couple of months seeing and hearing the progress. “Well, it’s really loud that’s for sure so I’m looking forward to it being over but I’m looking forward to...
Escambia commissioners to vote on plan for redevelopment of damaged Warrington hotel
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A dilapidated hotel that's been in disrepair since Hurricane Sally could see some new life under its new ownership. Commissioners are set to vote on a plan that would allow the developer to move forward with the project. The developer is asking commissioners to forgive a portion...
Recent UNL grad vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities are searching for a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who went missing in early March. The Lincoln Police Department confirmed Tuesday that a missing-person report was filed for 29-year-old Pawan Gaire and that an investigation is underway. According to the Nebraska...
⚡ Escambia County Utility Jobs – Multiple Openings in Pensacola
Escambia County’s utility and infrastructure employers are hiring for hands-on roles that keep our community running strong. If you like working outdoors and want steady, full-time work with solid benefits, these openings are worth a look.
