Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola reflects on NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s death
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — NASCAR legend, 41-year-old Kyle Busch, unexpectedly passed on Thursday, leaving shockwaves through the racing community, including those in Pensacola. “He was a very intense competitor,” Five Flags Speedway General Manager Tim Bryant said. “He raced to win.” Bryant’s feeling what so many others
PSC breaks ground on $8M ‘Diesel and Marine Mechanics Training Center’ in Milton
MILTON, Fla. -- A new workforce training facility is coming to Pensacola State College in Milton. It is aimed at preparing students for some of the Gulf Coast's most in demand jobs. On Thursday, leaders broke ground on a new Diesel and Marine Mechanics Training Center. "What it brings to...
Escambia commissioners to revisit putting Children’s Trust’s future up for vote in June
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An effort to put the future of the Escambia Children's Trust before voters this fall is on hold -- at least for now. More than a dozen people spoke about the idea at a packed house at Thursday morning's county commission meeting. Commissioner Mike Kohler wanted...
Local Pulse Weekend Top 10
Memorial Day weekend brings everything from heartfelt ceremonies honoring fallen heroes to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the nation, plus America’s Tall Ship makes a rare port call right here in Pensacola. Whether you’re gathering for crawfish boils on the beach, browsing blueberries at Gary’s Brewery, or...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT THURSDAY 5-21-26
Local weather report for Thursday, May 21. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 73° to a high of 84°. Sunrise is 5:51 AM and Sunset 7:38 PM . Sunny0% chance of rain in the morning, 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 15% chance of rain during the evening.
National Championship Sailing returns to Pensacola Bay next week
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Bay will take center stage in the national sailing world next week as more than 30 boats from across the United States compete in the 2026 Catalina 22 National Championship Regatta. It's hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club from May 23–28. Hosted in partnership with the...
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces death of Bishop John H. Ricard at age 86
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announced the passing of Bishop John H. Ricard. Bishop Ricard died at the age of 86 in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. He was the fourth bishop of Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Bishop William A. Wack shared the following statement:. As the longest tenured bish
Deported man sentenced in Northwest Florida for illegal reentry
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Honduran national has been sentenced on an illegal reentry charge in Northwest Florida. According to a Department of Justice news release, 33-year-old Franklin David Zelaya-Funez was sentenced to 14 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to illegal reentry of a removed alien. Officials...
Florida’s oldest Jewish congregation marks 150 years in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida’s oldest Jewish congregation is marking 150 years, and it’s right here in Pensacola. Temple Beth El is a stately 1931 Art Deco building standing at the entrance to Pensacola’s North Hill neighborhood. It’s one of the few Art Deco structures in this part of the state, and it’s home to Florida’
Pensacola braces for daily storms through Memorial Day weekend
Pensacola looks like it's in for a potentially stormy Memorial Day weekend . Daily thunderstorms are expected across the Pensacola area through early next week as southwestern winds bring a series of upper-level disturbances through the region, according to the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama. The NW
