Escambia County home ‘a total loss’ after fire
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 23, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A fire in Escambia County has left a home a total loss and displaced a family. According to a county news release, Escambia County Fire Rescue was called to the 800 block of Lucerne Avenue on Monday at […]
25 Fun Facts About Pensacola
Pensacola, tucked away in Florida’s panhandle, is often celebrated for its stunning sugar-white beaches and emerald-green waters. While the coastline is certainly a major draw, this city on the Gulf Coast holds a treasure trove of history, culture, and unique quirks that many visitors never discover. From its status...
Ex-deputy’s lawyers allege conflicting official reports in double-fatal Perdido Key crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- New details are coming to light in the case of a former Escambia County Sheriff's deputy charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. As WEAR News previously reported, 58-year-old Greg Nesmith was charged in November in the deaths of two Alabama teenagers who were crossing Perdido Key Drive...
Pensacola tax service owner sentenced to 2 years in prison for preparing false tax...
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 42-year-old Pensacola woman who owned and operated Kings Tax Service has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to 20 counts of aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax returns. Khristine Harper also pled guilty to one count of identity...
Santa Claus brings holiday cheer to NAS Pensacola, delivering gifts to families
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Santa Claus paid a visit to residents living onboard NAS Pensacola and Corry Station Wednesday morning. Santa rode in on a fire engine to deliver gifts and spread holiday cheer on Christmas Eve. Families were presented with Christmas stockings. The NAS Pensacola Morale, Welfare and Recreation...
Florida man arrested in Paducah after community tips lead to kidnapping, domestic violence charges
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A Florida man was arrested in Paducah after police said community tips helped locate him following an alleged domestic violence incident and kidnapping. According to the Paducah Police Department, officers responded Dec. 21, 2025, to a report of unknown trouble in the 3900 block of...
NAS Pensacola closing to public for the holidays
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Naval Air Station Pensacola is set to close to the public for the holiday. According to a NAS Pensacola news release, the closures will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Only […]
Gas station robbery suspect nabbed in Santa Rosa County, held with no bond
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing a gas station over the weekend. Jairo Hernandez Cruz, 20, was booked in the Santa Rosa County Jail on Sunday around 9:30 p.m., News […]
Pensacola’s Saenger Theatre hosts sold out ‘Drag Queen Christmas’ amid controversy
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A controversial traveling show is performing Tuesday night at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. Florida attorney general James Uthmeier criticized the city for allowing "A Drag Queen Christmas" at a taxpayer-funded facility. It's the only show to sell out the venue this year. Uthmeier and hundreds of...
Pensacola woman sentenced in tax fraud, identity theft case
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A woman from Pensacola has been sentenced to prison for tax fraud and identity theft. According to a U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida news release, Khristine N. Harper, 42, will serve two years in prison for 20 […]
