Baldwin County city planning new civic enter, aquatic center and senior center
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich has outlined progress on upcoming projects in his State of the City address. Here is a news release from the city of Foley. FOLEY – Plans for new facilities and infrastructure in the next year are moving forward as Foley continues to meet the needs of the community.
One person injured following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — One person was injured and several vehicles were damaged in a crash on Christmas Day in Escambia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 29 and State Road 97. Troopers said a 65-year-old woman from Atmore was driving south on U.S. 29...
A Minute with Drexel: Making the most of your time
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – Christmas Day has come and gone, and many of you are now looking forward to the new year. News 5’s Drexel Gilbert is considering steps we can all take to make the most of our time in 2026. Here’s this week’s Minute with Drexel: Hey, y’all! I’m coming to you with […]
Prescribed burn scheduled in our area Sunday
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Florida Forest Service-Blackwater Forestry Center posts on its Facebook page that a prescribed burn is scheduled for Sunday. Sunday, December 28, a contractor is planning to conduct a 160-acre prescribed burn on private land north of Interstate 10 and east of Avalon Boulevard with...
Polar Bear Dips Are A Popular Way To Start The New Year
Polar Bear Dips have become a popular waterfront event across the globe. No one knows who started the event but it could be linked to the person who first ate oysters. Along the local coastline we know that Pat McClellan of the Flora-Bama started the tradition that now draws thousands to the State Line. Those dippers...
Charges pending in multiple-vehicle crash in Escambia County Christmas Day
Video above: Is driving safer than other modes of transportation? ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Highway Patrol says several people were seriously hurt in a multiple-vehicle crash in Escambia County on Christmas Day. An FHP release said the incident happened around 11:36 p.m. Dec. 25 on U.S. 98 at the...
Rising home costs is more than housing problem | Opinion
Housing is no longer just a social issue. In communities like ours, it has become economic infrastructure. Across the country, more than 11 million renter households now spend over half their income just to keep a roof over their heads. The U.S. faces a shortage of more than seven million homes affordable to...
Flora-Bama hosts 38th annual ‘make it to the line’ run to kickstart New Year...
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- For nearly forty years, the Flora-Bama has been holding its annual "make it to the line" run. This year was no exception. Plenty of runners, joggers, walkers, and crawlers packed the bar for the four-mile race just Saturday morning. The days between Christmas and New Year's often...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY 12-26-25
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 8 pm daily. The pier will close at noon on 12/31 for fireworks set up.Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the local weather report and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SATURDAY 12-27-25
Local weather report for Saturday, December 27. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 62° to a high of 73°. Sunrise is 6:43 AM and Sunset 4:54 PM . Fog/cloudy them sun and clouds . There is a 5% chance of rain in the morning , 5% chance of rain in the afternoon and 15%...

















