Commissioner says he doesn’t lie, then misstates facts
During the discussion of public access to beaches on Perdido Key at the board’s March 26 meeting, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger said that Commissioner Mike Kohler shouldn’t be allowed to vote on customary use because of accepting campaign donations from people in the audience who want it.
Fire destroys Lillian home, neighbors helping in recovery
A father and daughter in Lillian lost almost everything in a house fire Sunday but they will not have to recover from the fire alone.
New Lenny’s Grill and Subs coming to Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A new Lenny’s Grill and Subs is coming to Pensacola. According to a Landis Construction news release, the company has begun construction on the new sandwich shop. Construction is expected to be complete by July, according to the release. “Landis is excited to deliver this project to...
Escambia students who earn an ‘A’ grade can get free scooter rides
A Pensacola veteran is doing her part to encourage Escambia County students of all ages to earn exceptional grades . Judy Lopez, owner of Cantonment On Wheels, is providing free hour-long electric scooter rides to all students, elementary through college, who earn "A's" on their report cards. “For every "A" that a...
Pensacola man accused of stabbing another man in the neck
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 30, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a local man after he allegedly stabbed another man in the neck. According to ECSO officials, deputies were called to the JR Car Wash, located at 3700 Mobile Highway, on...
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. The sheriff’s...
Boil water notice for some Milton residents after main break
Video above: What is a boil water advisory? MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — The Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System has issued a precautionary boil water notice for some of its customers in Milton. According to a BGPWS news release, affected customers include those at 2112 to 2161 Mykell Drive, 2100 to 2156 Copelare Drive, all of...
These 7 Creepy Spots In Florida Will Give You Serious Goosebumps
Want to find creepy spots in Florida that’ll make your skin crawl?. These 7 haunted places offer scares and stories that’ll stick with you!. 1. St. Michael’s Cemetery (Pensacola) Here’s a place that’s been making people nervous for more than a century and a half.
Hounds Town USA Celebrates Grand Opening of Its First Pensacola Location
March 30, 2026 // Franchising.com // PENSACOLA, Fla.— Hounds Town USA celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Pensacola. Hounds Town Pensacola hosted its official grand opening on March 20 and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce, along with local vendors...
Lennys Grill & Subs is opening a Garden Street location this summer
Lennys Grill & Subs is re-entering the Pensacola area with a new location planned for downtown Pensacola this summer. The fast-casual restaurant known for its Philly cheesesteaks and Mile High Turkey Sub, is set to open at 96 E. Garden St., Dan Moran, senior manager of franchise development for Lennys Grill & Subs,...
