Umbrella Sky Project to return to Downtown Pensacola’s Jefferson Alley
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Umbrella Sky Project will be returning to Downtown Pensacola. The Downtown Improvement Board announced it is bringing back the umbrella sky-inspired installation in Jefferson Alley. The Umbrella Sky Project first transformed downtown in 2017 and quickly became a social media sensation and communi
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Italian nights take over downtown, wine returns to the beach, and one of the biggest pickle and wings festivals the Gulf Coast has ever seen lands at Seville Square. Whether you’re catching live music in Milton, dancing to 2000s throwbacks at Vinyl, or supporting animal welfare at the Shaka Bar, this is a weekend packe
Destin man indicted for false statement to firearms dealer
PENSACOLA, Florida - Bryan Klein, a 56-year-old from Destin, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Klein appeared for his arraignment in federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Michael J. Frank in Pensacola, Florida. A jury t
As costs climb, more Northwest Florida residents seek help with rent, food and utilities
More than a quarter of the people who contacted 211 Northwest Florida last month identified themselves as homeless or at risk of losing their housing, according to United Way of West Florida. The 211 service connects residents with community resources and assistance programs, including help with housing, utilities, foo
32 dogs rescued from animal hoarding situation in Florida
FLORIDA — Thirty-two dogs have been rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Escambia County, Florida, according to county officials. According to Escambia County Animal Welfare, officers identified that an individual was struggling to properly care for the dogs after falling on hard times. Animal welfare officers
Pirates Voyage in Orange Beach faces do-or-die decision in June
Inside the Pirates Voyage dinner theaters in Pigeon Forge, Panama City Beach and Myrtle Beach, crowds rally behind either the Crimson or Sapphire crew as they clash in a high‑stakes pirate showdown while families enjoy a four‑course feast. But in Orange Beach, the battling pirates remain stuck on...
New e-bike outreach program to help homeless along Blackwater Trail in Milton
MILTON, Fla. -- A homeless advocacy group is taking a new approach at helping vulnerable people in Santa Rosa County. "Opening Doors Northwest Florida" is launching a first-of-its-kind e-bike outreach program along the Blackwater Heritage State Trail. The trail in Milton is a secluded area that's become a known hotspot
Something Incredible Is Waiting For You On This Under-The-Radar Florida Trail
When people think Florida hiking, they usually picture boardwalks over swamps, not dramatic ravines that plunge 75 feet deep. The Yellow River Ravines Trail in Milton is about to completely change your understanding of what Florida landscapes can look like. Let’s be honest: Florida has a reputation for being flatter...
‘We are proud’: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola earned an "A" hospital safety grade. The grading comes from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Sacred Heart says this is their 10th "A" earned in the last 11 grading periods, which spans over the last five...
‘The secret’s out’: This Alabama city is exploding with new residents
What once seemed to be farmland dotting the route to Alabama’s beaches is now leading the state in explosive population growth. More people keep moving to Foley, which added 2,207 new residents and grew nearly 8% from July 2024 to July 2025, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
