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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla (WKRG) – The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting help identifying a woman who was struck by a vehicle Friday night on U.S. Highway 90. State troopers say the incident happened around Friday at 7:42 p.m. on U.S. Highway 90 near State Road 295. They say a white woman in her late 50s […]

Dental disease isn't just about cavities or sore gums. Research has linked poor oral health to serious chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and dementia. And in Florida, where the senior population is growing faster than almost anywhere else, the effects are hard to ignore. Pensacola dentist Dr. Scott...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Three years after the Florida Department of Transportation spent $7 million to improve pedestrian safety along West Cervantes, the City of Pensacola is still trying to make improvements. The city is spending $176,000 on a study to decide what else Cervantes, and other roads, need. The intersection...

The smoke is rising and the competition is heating up for Pensacola Eggfest 2025 and Stephen Page with 850 Barbecue is ready to bring the flavor. A second-year competitor known for his mouthwatering smoked meats and signature sauces, Stephen is no stranger to the grill or to competition. This year, he’s not just...

WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Lieutenant Commander Robert Franklin Weimorts who served 12 years in the U.S. Navy. He lost his life in Vietnam. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice Lieutenant Commander Robert Franklin Weimorts.

WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Captain Michael Riesberg who served 26 years in the U.S. Navy. Thank you for your service, Captain Michael Riesberg.

Video above shows Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters battling the blaze. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Firefighters battled a garage fire Wednesday, saving the home it was attached to, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue. The fire broke out on Wednesday morning in the Myrtle Grove community. Firefighters...

Cocaine, marijuana, and adderall were all found inside a Foley home after a woman died from an apparent overdose. Now her boyfriend is in custody on drug charges as Foley Police continue a death investigation.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Speeding and traffic congestion are hitting Northwest Florida schools hard this year, as WEAR News is told it's a problem that's been growing. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office has a warning: slow down or expect a hefty fine. "In the afternoon at ransom, multiple parents walk down...

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (SBG) — In a field in Foley, vultures silently scour what once was trees and shrubs. But this now barren field is picked clean in anticipation of a future subdivision or shopping center, perhaps a new hotel. Foley, like much of southern Baldwin County, is a...