Pensacola police warn on how to protect purchases from holiday shopping theft
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s the most wonderful and the busiest time of the year. As shoppers head to the stores for their holiday purchasing, the Pensacola Police Department wants to remind everyone to stay wary of potential theft at both their homes and in store parking lots. “We will keep an eye on the […]
Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola prepares to house the homeless in new pallet shelters
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Earlier this year, two non-profits were selected by the city of Pensacola to receive pallet shelters to help tackle homelessness. 14 of those shelters went to ReEntry Alliance Pensacola. “Each unit has, as you come in, it’s got its own air conditioning unit. Its own heating...
PPD says arrest of homeless advocate feeding hungry in park was last resort
A prominent Pensacola advocate for homeless issues was arrested while providing meals to people in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza the day after Thanksgiving, and many of his supporters have taken to social media to call for the charges to be dropped. Mike Kimberl was arrested and charged with resisting an officer...
Gulf Breeze Police propose first-of-its-kind gun-detecting K9 to enhance school safety
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- New safety measures could soon come to Gulf Breeze High School. The police department is asking the city council to support investing into a new K9 that detects guns. Police say this is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Gulf Breeze. It has been four months in the...
Milton murder suspect enters plea of not guilty
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — A suspect in Milton has entered a plea in connection with a murder that took place on Nov. 24 Jayden Wright, 21, has entered a plea of not guilty for the murder of Tervon Jackson, 31. Police were called […]
13th Annual Pensacola International Airport Runway 5K on Dec 6
On Saturday, Dec. 6, hundreds of runners and walkers will have the rare opportunity to race down the runway at Pensacola International Airport during the 13th Annual Runway 5K. Hosted by Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola, this signature event benefits USO Northwest Florida, an organization...
Severe Risk Monday Night
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - MONDAY - Waking up warmer across northwest Florida with temperatures in the 50s for morning lows. A few lingering showers may be present through the mid-morning. Aside from a few midday showers, rain mostly backs off through the early to mid afternoon hours. Temperature highs top out...
FFA chapters across U.S. feed thousands of farmers and families
FFA chapters across multiple states came together this fall to package thousands of meals for families and deliver warm field meals to farmers. The post FFA chapters across U.S. feed thousands of farmers and families appeared first on AGDAILY .
2 seriously injured, unborn child dies in Escambia County crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two people were seriously injured, one of whom was a pregnant woman who lost the baby during a crash in Escambia County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The crash happened Sunday at about 1 a.m. […]
DUIs are a statewide issue. Milton police want to prevent the problem
When Jennifer Frank took over as chief of the city of Milton's police force in April, she brought along with her a determination to help the community she now serves. That includes combating the ever-present DUI problem around Florida. "The department as a whole, we've been looking at how we can best serve the...
