Children’s Trust won’t back down on seeking tax exemption from county
The ongoing fight over whether the Escambia Children's Trust must pay into Escambia County's Community Redevelopment Agency may be decided one way or another on July 10. The Escambia Children’s Trust was approved by voters in 2020 and is responsible for allocating more than $10 million annually in property taxes to...
Southeastern opens 2 relocated terminals in Florida, North Carolina
Southeastern Freight Lines has relocated two of its service centers in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Pensacola, Florida, according to June press releases. Between the two new facilities in Florida and North Carolina, Southeastern has added 106 net new dock doors to its network that spans 13 states and Puerto Rico.
New scams aim to steal your info and money
People are flocking to Pensacola Beach to see the Blue Angels soar overhead. Blue Angels flight demonstrations start at 10:30 a.m., with the dress rehearsal at 2 p.m. Prichard man sexually assaulted underage girl in 18-wheeler, court documents say. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. A Prichard man is accused of...
4-year-old boy seriously injured in ATV crash in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured in a single-vehicle ATV crash in Santa Rosa County. It happened Thursday around 2:45 p.m. on a property on Dixonville Road. FHP says the side-by-side ATV overturned in the crash. The driver -- a 10-year-old Pace boy -- was...
Grand theft suspect arrested in Santa Rosa County
MILTON, Ala. (WKRG) — Milton Police Department officers arrested a woman after she allegedly stole over $3,000 from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller’s Office. According to an MPD news release, 58-year-old Victoria Theda Elsenpeter was arrested on a warrant for grand theft. Elsenpeter is accused...
City council, county commissioners meet to discuss future of Pensacola Bay Center
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The future of the Pensacola Bay Center was front and center Thursday morning at a meeting of the city council and the county commission. The 40-year-old facility needs updating. Officials are now are trying to figure out exactly what is needed and how much it will cost.
Santa Rosa County road to close for drainage improvements
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of Berryhill at Chumuckla Highway will be closed temporarily as drainage repairs are completed. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the road will be closed starting Wednesday, July 16, and is set to be finished by Friday, July 18, weather permitting. Drivers in...
Car hits, seriously injures man in Gulf Breeze
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car in Gulf Breeze on Tuesday, News 5 has learned. According to a Midway Fire District Facebook post, the man was crossing the highway at Gulf Breeze Parkway and Gondolier Boulevard when the car hit him. INCIDENT LOCATION: He […]
Unsung Heroes exhibit honors nine individuals for their lasting impact on the Pensacola area
Nine people who made extraordinary contributions to the Pensacola community are being honored in an exhibit now on display at Luna Fine Art Gallery, located in the Hilton Pensacola Beach. The Unsung Heroes exhibit was curated by gallery co-director Lisa Puzon, who was also one of the local artists to contribute...
Escambia County road scheduled for closure
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Stratford Road will close due to maintenance work on July 15, according to an Escambia County press release. Morgan Wallen awards musical grant to Gulf Shores High School Between Pine Forest Road and Chellie Road, through traffic will be closed as crews install a sanitary sewer tie-in...