Contractor shut down at Midway development as ash covers neighborhood
A contractor burning vegetation at a Midway site being cleared for townhouse development was shut down Feb. 6 after neighbors complaints prompted a visit from the Florida Forest Service. Stephen Boudreaux, who lives in the Waterford Sound subdivision near the land being developed , had called the Forest Service a...
Santa Rosa County offices to close for Presidents’ Day
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 9, 2026 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — Offices in Santa Rosa County are set to close in honor of Presidents’ Day. On Monday, Feb. 16, the following offices will be closed: The Central Landfill, 911 Dispatch, the Lifeguard Ambulance Service, and all fire departments will remain...
Pensacola advances emergency Scenic Highway repairs as easement contract still needed
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola is moving forward with emergency repairs to a section of Scenic Highway. Engineers are warning erosion has made the roadway unstable. The city is expected to vote on an easement agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on Thursday. City officials say...
‘Elvis: In Person’ coming to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 9, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Put on your blue suede shoes! One of the most recognized Elvis tribute bands is set to return to the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola. According to a news release, Elvis: In Person will hit the stage on Sunday, Feb. […]
Fire chief: Weekend brush fire sets record for structures, property lost in Lillian
LILLIAN, Ala. -- A brush fire scorched 40 acres in Lillian over the weekend, burning vehicles and buildings. The fire broke out Saturday near the intersection of County Road 93 and Bishop Trace Lane. Fire rescue chief Curtis Cantrell says crews have battled bigger fires in terms of acreage. But...
In the Panhandle, Jay Collins boosts raises for correction officers amid misconduct investigation
The governor and the Florida Department of Corrections are requesting $374 million to raise base pay for corrections officers, probation officers, inspectors, and non-uniformed staff from $22 an hour to $28 an hour. The post In the Panhandle, Jay Collins boosts raises for correction officers amid misconduct...
Escambia County Fire Rescue tackles three wildfires
Video above: Also on WKRG.com — Doctor discusses health dangers of wildfire smoke ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Fire Rescue responded Friday to three wildfires that broke out within a 55‑minute period, News 5 has learned. The fires drew 20 units to incidents in Bellview and Cantonment, according to...
Florida Panhandle Weather Alert: Valentine’s Day Weekend Turns Wetter From Pensacola to Panama City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tallahassee, Florida – A warmer-than-normal and wetter pattern is expected to settle across the Florida Panhandle heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, fog, and travel...
A worldwide push to unplug finds a home in Pensacola
In an always-online world, more people are looking for ways to slow down. From journaling and crafting to reading and puzzles, a growing global movement is encouraging people to step away from screens and reconnect with analog activities. That impulse recently showed up in Pensacola. Inside the Education Research...
Sheriff: Aunt ‘sensed something wrong’ day before child’s body found in Perdido Bay
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- New details have emerged on the arrest of a mother charged in the death of her child. Jalynda Smith, 36, was arrested Friday afternoon. She's charged with aggravated negligent manslaughter after her 5-year-old son was found dead off of Lillian Highway that morning. Sheriff Chip Simmons...
