1 dead after rollover crash in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A person died after a single-vehicle rollover crash early Saturday morning near the Walmart on Creighton Road. Police say the crash happened at about 3:02 a.m. Emergency personnel responded and transported the person who was in the vehicle to a hospital, where the person was pronounced dead.
Pensacola animal rescue overwhelmed by dog intakes as abandonment crisis grows
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Animal rescuers in Escambia County say dog abandonment is becoming a growing crisis. They're finding puppies in vacant homes, garbage cans and empty apartments, all left behind by their previous owners. Now, Furry Friends of the Panhandle Rescue warns it may be forced to close its doors...
Army warrant officer sentenced to 31 years for raping 2 women
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) — An Army warrant officer convicted of raping two women will spend decades in prison. The Army Criminal Investigation Division says Warrant Officer Dawson Van Manen posed as “2nd Lt. David Johnson” on a dating app, using that false identity to target women. A military court martial convicted him of both rapes. Investigators believe there could be more victims.
Pensacola Police: one dead in Saturday morning accident
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - A fatal accident in our area early Saturday morning. Pensacola police say a single rollover crash happened on Creighton Road near the Walmart shortly after 3 a.m. Police say emergency crews transported a person who was in the vehicle, but that person was pronounced dead at...
Florida man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
PENSACOLA, Florida - Frederick Donnell McLean Jr., a 39-year-old from Citrus Springs, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. "This is yet another successful prosecution under the Department of Justice's Operation Take Back America," Heekin stated. The operation aims...
Pensacola Police weigh geofencing use for crime-solving but warns of privacy concerns
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A geofence is a virtual map around a physical location. It's a tool used by Escambia County Emergency Management to trigger alerts and notifications. While it's purpose for emergencies is clear, the Pensacola Police Department says it could also be helpful in solving crimes. Pensacola Police...
Two Baldwin County students awarded scholarships from The Wharf
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 8, 2026 ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Baldwin County seniors have been awarded scholarships from The Wharf in Orange Beach, according to officials. According to a news release, Gulf Shores High School senior Portia Hollis is the recipient of the 2026 Wharf Scholarship, worth […]
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 5-8-26
Local weather report for Friday, May 8. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 68° to a high of 74°. Sunrise is 5:58 AM and Sunset 7:30 PM . Cloudy. 25% chance of rain in the morning, 25% chance of rain in the afternoon and 50% chance of rain during the evening.
Baldwin County real estate report reveals mixed trends in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 8, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County’s real estate market showed an active month for April 2026, according to the monthly housing report. According to a Baldwin County Realtors news release, the market did well overall, though some properties stayed on the market […]
Pensacola State, UWF, Escambia schools among 8,000 institutions hit in Canvas breach
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An online platform used by thousands of universities and school districts has become victim of a cyberattack. For many students, Canvas is the center of school -- you can take tests, study, and do your homework. That platform went dark for a short period this week.
