Jarrell’s Wholesale: 50 Years of Keeping Pensacola Stocked
Nestled on North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, Jarrell’s Wholesale doesn’t look like much from the outside—just a big warehouse with a few delivery trucks parked out front. But for the past 50 years, this family-run business has been the quiet engine powering thousands of convenience stores, grocery stores,...
33-year-old man sentenced to 25 years double-stabbing in Pensacola
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 33-year-old man was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in state prison for two counts of attempted second-degree murder for a double-stabbing in Pensacola in 2024. Jacobia Ladraina Newberry was sentenced after being found guilty by a jury. The charges stem from an incident on...
Septic to sewer transition doesn’t have to hurt, just ask Gulf Breeze
While Santa Rosa County struggles with efforts to incentivize homeowners to give up their septic tanks in favor of sewer service , the city of Gulf Breeze is working toward a goal of eliminating all septic within its city limits. Under an eight-year plan devised in 2020, the city has prioritized 13 areas where it is...
From Wakayama, Japan, 2025 GGAF International Artist Shinya Ishida turns trash into art
The 53rd annual Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (GGAF) gets underway this weekend. The 2025 event will feature 196 artists from 31 states. Also, the selection of this year’s Invited International Artist celebrates the 30th anniversary of Florida and Wakayama, Japan, becoming Sister States. Support Local Stories. Donate...
West Florida High equips students with hands-on trade skills to reverse worker shortage
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- On Tuesday, WEAR News showed you how Florida's construction industry is struggling to find skilled workers to keep up with demand. Now, we're getting a look inside an Escambia County classroom helping to fill the gap. West Florida High School's Energy Academy helps students gain hands-on experience...
Blue Angels ‘Fat Albert’ plane likely won’t fly next year due to maintenance work
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels' iconic transport plane dubbed "Fat Albert" likely won't fly next year. The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron confirmed the C-130 is being flown to England for maintenance. The company says they will replace the components that attach the wings to the airplane. The...
Pallet homes provide temporary relief for Pensacola’s homeless
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Re-Entry Alliance in Pensacola is helping to put 14 unhoused individuals into single-unit shelters. Fourteen pallet homes are being built near Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola. (WKRG) Re-Entry Alliance Executive Director Vince Whibbs said pallet homes are temporary shelters designed for rapid...
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find missing teen
Video above: How to report a missing person: what you need to know LILLIAN, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen from Lillian, according to a BCSO Facebook post. Patience Nicole Ford, 18, was last seen Oct. 11 in Lillian, according to officials. […]
Navy Federal employees craft 500 blankets for vets with Soldiers’ Angels in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Navy Federal employees teamed up to make blankets for local veterans in need. During the event, 500 blankets were crafted. They teamed up with a nonprofit called "Soldiers' Angels" to make the no-sew blankets. “Hundreds of our local team members rallied together to make 500 no-sew blankets...
1 hospitalized after commercial building demolition fire in Pensacola
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One person was hospitalized after a fire at a commercial building demolition in Pensacola Wednesday morning. It happened around 10:15 a.m. on the 1100 block of W Avery Street in Pensacola. The property is owned by the Paces Foundation. The one victim was flown to the...
