Project to replace Bob Sikes Toll Plaza begins in January
A project to replace the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza on Pensacola Beach is scheduled to begin in January. Vehicles will have access to Pensacola Beach during the work period, though lane closures and traffic detours may be in place at times. The project includes demolition of the current Bob Sikes Toll Plaza to build a new...
12 Must-Try Mexican Restaurants Across Florida
Somewhere between sunscreen, traffic, and the eternal hunt for parking, I started chasing the kind of taco that makes me stop mid-bite and stare into the middle distance. From the Panhandle down to Miami, I have zigzagged my way through family-run kitchens and bold new counters, collecting places that feel like real...
Super Saturday sees record 159m shoppers as Pensacola stores gear up for Christmas rush
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The National Retail Federation estimates about 159 million consumers purchased last-minute Christmas gifts on Saturday. The day is coined 'Super Saturday,' as it's the final Saturday before Christmas. It's considered a significant shopping day for consumers and retailers. "We're just out walking...
Traffic stop leads to arrest for DUI and drug trafficking in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 28-year-old Pensacola man was arrested and charged with DUI, no driver's license, carrying a firearm in the commission of a felony, and trafficking marijuana on Saturday after a traffic stop for speeding. Troopers say the incident occurred on Pine Forest Road when they were conducting...
Santa Rosa County deputies investigate robbery at Tom Thumb gas station, suspect at large
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery at a Tom Thumb gas station. Deputies say they were called to the gas station on Willard Norris Road Saturday night for reports of a robbery. A heavy law enforcement presence was reported as deputies...
Veterans Memorial Park bathroom project delayed as grant clock ticking
A long-awaited bathroom at Veterans Memorial Park has been delayed because bids for the project came in over budget. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said last week that the project was on hold as the city looks to create “a menu of options” for how to move forward, maybe even pivoting to do a Portland Loo at the site....
Florida Highway Patrol arrests 1 on drug and gun charges
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Florida Highway Patrol said they arrested a man during a traffic stop after finding drugs and a gun in his vehicle. FHP said they were conducting speed enforcement in the area of Pine Forest Road and Nature Lane when they observed a vehicle travelling 60 MPH in a 45 MPH zone.
Milton Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust, 42-Year-Old Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges
Milton, Florida – A routine overnight traffic stop in Milton escalated into a significant drug arrest, resulting in multiple felony charges against a local man, according to city police. Traffic Stop Turns Into Drug Investigation. The incident occurred during the early morning hours on Tuesday along Glover Lane,...
Podcast: Justice for Sofia
—Mother Files Lawsuit One Year After Daughter’s Tragic Death— On the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s death, Sandy Bennett-Tidwell took a painful but determined step forward—filing a wrongful death lawsuit for 12-year-old Sophia Bennett, who lost her life in a devastating truck accident on Quintet Road near...
Subcontractors Sought for Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel
Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) will be holding a Project Information Meeting for interested subcontractors and suppliers for Lot 5-Maritime Park. A 247-unit apartment complex and 147-key hotel, including a 325-space parking podium, will be constructed at Maritime Park in 2026. The first meeting is Monday, Dec. 22....
