Pensacola FL

MILTON, Fla. -- The Milton Police Department is getting new equipment. The department currently equips its officers with handguns and a few shotguns. Now, they're about to get some long guns as well. The rifles will help officers respond when they need longer range capabilities. The Milton City Council this...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County deputies stepped up patrols as part of a traffic safety effort on the west side of Pensacola on Thursday evening. Their goal is to protect everyone on the road: pedestrians, bikers and drivers. The sheriff's office is calling this a "High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Detail."

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A crash Friday morning on the Escambia Bay Bridge left a dump truck hanging off the bridge. It happened around 7:10 a.m. on I-10 eastbound. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the dump truck "experienced a tire rupture and lost control." It then overturned and collided with the wall of the...

Buc-ee's is a beloved chain of gas stations in the South, though it is known more as a destination rather than a place to top off a tank of gas. So, it will probably come as a shock to many that 38 Buc-ee's locations in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas have received an "F" rating from the Better...

Pensacola is going full spring mode this weekend. From colorful skies at Kites on the Coast to green-filled celebrations at the St. Patrick’s Parade, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out of the house. 2026 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. An inspiring gathering of leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals...

Escambia Children’s Trust Executive Director Lindsey Cannon told the Trust board on Tuesday that she has uncovered evidence suggesting New World Believers (NWB) may have billed both the Children’s Trust and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the same services provided to the same youth — a potential...

PENSACOLA, Florida - Scott Robinson, a 51-year-old from Pace, Florida, has pleaded guilty to two counts of drug adulteration in federal court. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. "Complying with federal laws that are in place to ensure the safety of...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Escambia County on Thursday evening. The crash involving Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Camry occurred at the 2900 block of South Blue Angel Parkway around 5:30 p.m., according to the county. Florida Highway Patrol says...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Four suspects were charged in connection to an organized diesel fuel theft scheme in Santa Rosa County. The Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) identified the suspects as Elieser Perez, Sergio Machin, Sofiel Ferino, and Sediel Carrazana. All four suspects face multiple felony...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The state of Florida returned $88 million in forgotten funds to state residents in February. The "Florida Treasure Hunt" website is a clearinghouse for unclaimed money and property turned over to the state. In Pensacola, there's $2.6 million in unclaimed property returns. Chief Financial Officer...