5th Annual Beulah Bash scheduled for December
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The 5th Annual Beulah Bash is set to take place on Dec. 13 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center. According to a news release, the event will feature over 100 craft vendors, a judged car show, food trucks, […]
Pensacola felon sentenced on drug, gun charges
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man who was previously convicted of a felony has been sentenced to prison time on gun and drug charges, according to the Department of Justice. A DOJ news release said 32-year-old John Cody Hawthorne previously pleaded guilty to possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted...
Police explain Pensacola homeless advocate arrest, say officer intended to issue warning
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Police is explaining Monday that the officer who arrested a community activist Friday night at a food giveaway had initially only planned to issue a warning. WEAR News reported over the weekend that 49-year-old Michael Kimberl is charged with violating a city ordinance and resisting arrest.
Ballet Pensacola Presents The Nutcracker
A Timeless Holiday Tradition Returns to the Saenger Theatre. Ballet Pensacola is proud to announce the return of its beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, taking the stage at the Saenger Theatre December 19–21, 2025. A cherished tradition for families across the Gulf Coast, this year’s production promises new...
Florida Blue Foundation Funds Mental Health Program at Studer Children’s Hospital
Studer Family Children’s Hospital has received a four-year grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to establish a new mental health support program for children and families facing serious health challenges across Northwest Florida. Details: The grant will fund the Sacred Support program, which adds a licensed mental...
Community Angels fill Mayflower truck with donations for food drive, providing 50K meals
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- By the hundreds you came. It was just knowing that someone, somewhere in our community might not have food to eat that brought out the Angels In Our Midst. We never take your kindness and generosity for granted and always want to express our gratitude. Before the...
String Of Rainy Days Begins
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - TUESDAY - Heavy rain and thunderstorms began overnight into Tuesday morning for areas to our west, like Mobile and Pensacola. A frontal boundary began pushing those thunderstorms east through the early morning hours. As of the late morning, our thunderstorms and rain have mostly moved...
Pensacola Dream Center to gift new shoes during Homeless Christmas Shoe Blessing
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Dream Center will gift more than 300 new pairs of shoes to homeless men and women in the area, according to a news release. The Homeless Shoe Blessing event will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. […]
Escambia County Offers Scholarships for Local EMTs to Become Paramedics, Strengthening Emergency Services
Escambia County, Florida, has formed a partnership with Pensacola State College (PSC) to address the need for more paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the area. The county is providing scholarships to current EMTs so they can receive further training and become certified paramedics. In exchange,...
UWF named No. 1 education employer by Military Times
The University of West Florida has been ranked No. 15 on the national Best for Vets: Colleges list and No. 1 on the Best for Vets: Education Employers list released by Military Times. UWF also ranked No. 3 among all Florida institutions and No. 1 in the State University System of Florida.
