LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 3-27-26
Local weather report for Friday, March 27. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 60° to a high of 77°. Sunrise is 6:43 AM and Sunset 7:03 PM . Night. There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10% chance of rain during the evening.
LOCAL PULSE WEEKEND TOP 10
From sipping your way through Wine Madness to cheering on the Ice Flyers’ wild “Crawdaddies” rebrand, this weekend in Pensacola is basically a personality test… and you’re passing with flying colors. DOWNTOWN WINE MADNESS. Sip, swirl, and vote your way through a bracket-style wine competition...
Santa Rosa commits to finding funds to preserve its farm land
Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted March 26 to find a recurring source of funding to be used to incentivize owners of agricultural land to preserve their property as farmland by establishing a permanent conservation easement. "What a legacy, people deciding to do that for future generations," said Commissioner...
Traffic pattern to change at I-10 exit in Escambia County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A new traffic pattern is coming to an Interstate 10 exit in Escambia County. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, I-10 westbound lanes will move to the new structure that is over Nine Mile […]
💧 Santa Rosa County marks Water Conservation Month and launches farmland protection program
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has recognized April 2026 as Water Conservation Month, encouraging everyone to save water by improving outdoor irrigation and using rain shutoff devices. The county is partnering with the State of Florida and Water Management Districts to promote conservation...
🐱 Friendly Cats Waiting for Adoption in Pensacola
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? The Pensacola Humane Society has several sweet cats ready (or soon to be ready) for loving homes. Each adoption includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, and lots of purrs for just $99.
Florida sheriff deputy apprehended on multiple charges in Ocean Springs
A Florida sheriff’s deputy was apprehended for DUI and hit and run over the weekend in Ocean Springs. Jessica Harrison is a deputy for the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye, she was arrested Sunday night after hitting a city sign...
62-year-old woman receives 27 years for Pensacola Beach DUI crash that killed Texas man
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 62-year-old woman was sentenced to 27 years in prison for a Pensacola Beach DUI crash that killed a 28-year-old Texas motorcyclist. A judge sentenced Ann Killough on Wednesday to 15 years for vehicular homicide and 12 years for DUI manslaughter. Her prison sentence is followed by three years...
Two Big Issues Before BCC Today: Beach Access, OLF-8
The Board of County Commissioners has two hot topics on this morning’s agenda. County Commissioner Steve Stroberger has little interest in reaching a compromise on public access to Perdido beaches. He sees it as a property rights issue for the condo owners. To date, he has failed to win two more commission votes to...
More than $1M going to local non-profits through IMPACT 100 in Pensacola
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — More than $1 million will be given to a number of Gulf Coast non-profit organizations, following a “successful” membership drive by IMPACT 100, according to organization officials. According to an IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area news...
