Traffic delays possible at Nine Mile Road interchange
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Construction in Escambia County may lead to traffic delays. According to a news release, inside lanes are set to close near Exit 5 on I-10 from Sunday, Jan. 18, to Thursday, Jan. 22, from 8 p.m. to 6 […]
See Potential Pensacola Bay Center Expansion: $189M Project Could Transform Downtown with New Event...
A comprehensive feasibility study commissioned by Escambia County reveals ambitious plans to modernize the aging Pensacola Bay Center and add two major new facilities that could generate nearly $60 million in annual economic impact for the region. The study by CSL and Legends Global outlines a three-pronged approach:...
City Council Rebels, Wants Grant Spent on Home Repairs
Twenty months after promising to use a federal housing grant to help up to 50 low-to-moderate income homeowners repair Hurricane Sally damage, the City of Pensacola has not taken a single application, repaired a single home, or even submitted the required implementation plan to begin the program. Now, Mayor D.C....
Escambia County, FL, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen cited for sewage violation
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Escambia County was cited for sanitation problems after state inspectors documented raw sewage, grease, and trash behind the restaurant, leading to an administrative complaint and a required follow-up inspection.
‘Nick Saban of high pressure’ may bring freezing rain to Penacola
What are the chances that Pensacola sees back-to-back snow ? Not zero, but freezing rain or sleet is more likely, says the National Weather Service. Another winter storm is shaping up to drive bitter cold arctic air toward Florida, according to AccuWeather . At the same time, moisture is forecast to rise northward...
Family still searching for answers 10 years after Brandy Maples’ death
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - Family members are still searching for answers a decade after investigators found Brandy Maples dead near Marlborough Village in Milton. Her niece, Kayla White, says she left a lasting impression on everyone she knew. “Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her would say that she...
Florida Panhandle teen faces up to 20 years after threatening Pensacola police officer’s life,...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty after threatening to kill a local police officer. According to a Department of Justice news release, 19-year-old Tamal W. Jenkins pleaded guilty to interstate threatening communication with intent to...
Florida tops list for harsh penalties, according to study on national prison sentences
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida is ranked at the top of the list for harsh punishments, according to a new study on national prison sentences. The report suggests Florida has the country's toughest prison sentences. One attorney says the numbers in this study are missing some important context. The study was...
I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange to face construction in Escambia County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — I-10 at the U.S. 29 Interchange at Exit 10 will face construction-related traffic disruptions the week of Sunday, Jan. 18. Lane closures are planned to occur on North Palafox Street between Whitehead Drive and Hope Drive for...
Sip, Savor & Support Sacred Heart at Wine on the Water
Pensacola’s waterfront will come alive on Saturday, March 7th, as Wine on the Water returns for its second year at Blue Wahoos Stadium. From 1–4 PM, guests are invited to gather for an elevated afternoon of food, wine, and community, all set against the breathtaking beauty of Pensacola Bay.
