Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit against Orange Beach over public records responses can proceed to the next stage. U.S. District Judge Beaverstock at times agreed with the city that filings by plaintiff C.C. Dixon-Moreno are “not the definition of clarity,” but ruled they are sufficient to move the case...
Pensacola’s Finest Foundation Inaugural Gala Raises More Than $69,000 to Support Pensacola Police
Pensacola’s Finest Foundation celebrated a successful inaugural gala and awards ceremony on Feb. 19, raising more than $69,000 to support the men and women of the Pensacola Police Department. Held at the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center and emceed by Brent Lane, the evening brought together community...
Pensacola man sentenced for illegal weapon charge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to a weapon charge, according to U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of...
Body found under bridge in Florida, investigation underway
FLORIDA — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered beneath the Garcon Point Bridge on March 30, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a man found the body of a deceased male just north of Highway 98 under the bridge and immediately contacted authorities.
Gumbo Ya-Ya returns to Pensacola’s Seville Quarter
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 31, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Gumbo Ya-Ya is returning to Pensacola’s Seville Quarter, featuring amateur and professional teams competing for title of Best Gumbo in Pensacola, according to event organizers. This year’s event is set for Saturday, April 18, from...
Pensacola Walmart Neighborhood Market sets grand opening: event to feature giveaways, samples
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Walmart will celebrate the grand reopening of its Neighborhood Market in Pensacola this week, according to company officials. The store has been closed for four weeks for a “rapid remodeling,” but will reopen Friday, April 3 at 8 a.m....
Northwest Florida road maintenance worker fighting for his life after Escambia County crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 1, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that left a maintenance worker in Escambia County fighting for his life. According to an FHP crash report, a 21-year-old Pensacola man was driving northbound around 4...
FHP steps up I-10 work zone patrols in Escambia County, targeting speeders
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Earlier this week, the driver of a semi truck plowed through a construction zone in Escambia County. The driver was cited for careless driving after he destroyed an electric sign on Interstate 10. Then, early Wednesday morning, a pickup truck struck and critically injured a road...
Childers Refusal to Write Check for Girls’ Team Called “Embarassing”
He texted me: “This is the most embarrassing thing I think I’ve ever read. The BT Washington Ladycats represent all the best things about Pensacola. I’m in awe of their achievements, and I appreciate their excellent job representing my Alma Mater and our hometown.”. Who is Dan...
Hofberger Sides with Childers on Discretionary Funds
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger is running a paid ad siding with County Clerk Pam Childers over whether the clerk has the authority to withhold payment of discretionary funds approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Read the post. Hofberger wrote: “I agree 100%. As I told the Board: ‘I...
