National data center debate arrives in Escambia County
A packed Escambia County Commission chamber turned emotional Wednesday as residents urged county leaders to reject the possibility of large-scale data centers coming to Escambia County. The public forum stretched for two hours with a series of passionate comments from residents who raised concerns about environmental i
Severe Weather at High Risk, Sand Available
Escambia County is monitoring a High Risk for severe weather today, Thursday, June 18, with additional rainfall expected to continue through Friday, June 19. Residents are encouraged to monitor the risk and have multiple ways to receive weather updates. The National Weather Service of Mobile has issued a High Risk...
Local Pulse Weekend Top 10
This weekend, Pensacola raises a glass at the 12th Annual Fish House Craft Beer Fest, honors Juneteenth at Unity Fest, and celebrates dads with everything from bourbon and BBQ to a Sunday jazz brunch. From a tattoo flash day to a fireworks-capped Wahoos game, this weekend has a little of...
Bayou Chico boats helped change state law
In Bayou Chico, abandoned boats have been a familiar sight for years. Some sinking. Some just left to rot. At this week’s Escambia County Commission meeting, officials said those local frustrations helped push a change in state law that now gives counties more power to deal with derelict vessels.
Tornado Watch issued for multiple counties in Florida
FLORIDA — A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of the western Florida Panhandle as severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rainfall move through the region Thursday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center issued Tornado Watch 351, which remains in effect unt
Santa Rosa County road to close lane for paving
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from June 16, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County road will experience a lane closure for paving beginning on June 22. According to a county news release, the northbound lane of Chumuckla Highway at Giddens Lane will be shifted to the center […]
Round Up Your Friends for a Boot-Scootin’ Good Time at The Round-Up Benefiting FavorHouse
Dust off your boots, grab your favorite cowboy hat, and get ready to kick up some dust for a great cause. FavorHouse is bringing back The FavorHouse Round-Up, a country western-themed fundraising event benefiting survivors of domestic violence and their children. Set to be an unforgettable evening at the Escambia...
Tropical Storm Arthur will bring significant flooding threat for Mobile and Pensacola
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The biggest weather story across the Gulf Coast is now Tropical Storm Arthur, which is moving inland over northeastern Texas and Louisiana. While the center of Arthur will remain hundreds of miles west of Mobile and Pensacola, its impacts will absolutely be felt across our area through Friday.
3 hospitalized after crash in Escambia County on Fairfield Dr and Hollywood Ave
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Three people involved in an Escambia County crash were taken to a hospital Wednesday evening. Escambia County EMS and Fire Rescue arrived to the intersection of West Fairfield Drive and Hollywood Avenue in response to the three-vehicle crash around 7 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol says a...
Sand, sandbags available in several Florida counties ahead of expected heavy rains
NORTHWEST FLORIDA (WALA) - Because of the threat of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Arthur, several Northwest Florida counties are making sand and/or sandbags available to residents. SANTA ROSA COUNTY. Santa Rosa County is making sand available residents to combat potential flooding. Residents must provide their own san
