Pensacola’s Oar House triumphs over two decades of challenges, celebrates 20th anniversary
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Surviving as a locally owned restaurant in the panhandle of Florida takes determination, and creativity. Especially when you go up against natural disasters like hurricanes, pandemics, fires, and the catastrophic bp oil spill. Through all the trials and tribulations, one restaurant near downtown...
Troopers seek help identifying pedestrian hit by car in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 22-year-old Pensacola woman struck a female pedestrian on Friday evening, leaving the victim in critical condition. Troopers say the incident occurred at 6:42 p.m. on US Highway 90 near State Road 295 when the pedestrian, whose identity remains unknown, was attempting to cross the highway...
Santa Rosa County killer scheduled for execution waives legal fight
In an unusual move, an inmate scheduled to be executed this month in the 1998 sexual assault and murder of a Northwest Florida woman has decided not to fight in court. During an Oct. 1 hearing in Santa Rosa County circuit court, Norman Grim, 65, waived pursuing an attempt to try to prevent the Oct. 28 execution,...
Restaurants with the most violations in Escambia County, FL, in September 2025
One restaurant was ordered to temporarily close during September 2025 inspections in Escambia County, as state records showed 156 total inspections were conducted across the area. Of those inspections, 138 restaurants passed on their first visit, while 18 failed to meet standards initially and required follow-up...
Together on the Gulf Coast, 2025 Multi-Chamber Highlights
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for our Gulf Coast Multi-Chamber Social! It was truly incredible to see so many local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the coast come together for an evening filled with laughter, networking, and collaboration. Events like this remind us just...
Guardian ad Litem Foundation Needs Your Support
Guardian ad Litem Foundation has a major fundraiser next month—“Give and Groove” with the Mulligans on Friday, November 7, at The Sanctuary, 716 N. 9th Ave. Culinary Productions will provide food. Background: The Guardian ad Litem Foundation supports the Guardian ad Litem program in the 1st circuit...
UF/IFAS Escambia Extension Peanut Butter Challenge Underway Through Nov. 24
UF/IFAS Escambia Extension’s annual Peanut Butter Challenge is underway, with donations accepted now through Monday, Nov. 24. Coordinated by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, the food drive is a friendly competition among Florida counties to support local food pantries throughout the...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 10-17-25
Local weather report for Friday, October 17. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 66° to a high of 84°. Sunrise is 6:51 AM and Sunset 6:14 PM Night There is a 5% chance of rain in the morning , 10% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
Free family event in Pensacola to teach kids about sustainability
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A free, family-friendly event focused on sustainable living is set for Saturday at the "From the Ground Up Community Garden" in Pensacola. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on East La Rua Street in Pensacola. It will feature engaging activities designed to teach children about...
Friday Night Rivals: Gulf Breeze High School at Navarre High School
NAVARRE, Fla. -- Gulf Breeze High School took on Navarre High School in our ninth week of Friday Night Rivals.

















