Escambia County office to close for Veterans Day
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Several offices in Escambia County are set to close in observance of Veterans Day, according to a news release. The following offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11: The Perdido Landfill will operate within its regular hours....
Sheriff Simmons Reports Major Crime Reduction
– Homicides Drop 40-45% as Multi-Pronged Approach Shows Results – Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons brought encouraging news to a recent episode of “(We Don’t) Color On the Dog,” revealing significant progress in reducing violent crime across the county. Dramatic Decrease in Homicides. As of November 1,...
Police: Man in chef outfit wanted for hit-and-run in Downtown Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man is wanted for a hit-and-run crash in Downtown Pensacola caught on surveillance video this past weekend. Pensacola Police say it happened early Sunday around 2:50 a.m. in the 300-block of E Government Street. Video shows a man in a chef outfit walking up an alley,...
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reported two people were shot Tuesday evening. According to the ECSO, the shooting occurred at around 7:15 p.m. A male victim was found in the Whataburger parking lot at Boone and Pensacola...
Breeze Airways adding Pensacola-Orlando nonstop service
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Breeze Airways today announced it will add nonstop air service from Pensacola to Orlando. Although service doesn’t begin until March 1, 2026, travelers can book nonstop travel starting today. Flights will depart on Thursdays and Sundays. The price for a one-way ticket is set at...
Southwest to add new seasonal nonstop flight at Pensacola Airport PNS
Southwest Airlines will offer a seasonal nonstop flight between Pensacola (PNS) and Baltimore (BWI) next year. Nonstop flights from the Pensacola International Airport will expand to a total of 23 destinations in June 2026. Pensacola travelers can start booking nonstop flights to Baltimore on Saturdays, with routes...
Lumon May Takes Leading Role in 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign
—Escambia County native to co-lead economic development platform in David Jolly’s gubernatorial bid— The announcement positions May as a significant voice in a campaign that’s centering its message on affordability, education, and economic opportunity across Florida. From Local Leadership to Statewide Influence....
Mayor asks Pensacola landlords to ease rent during Palafox project
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is asking Palafox landlords to give businesses on the street a break on rent, and he is asking private parking lot owners to provide discounts during the construction of the "Reimagine Palafox" project. Reeves sent a letter laying out his two specific requests to property owners this week,...
Did Anyone Witness the Mid-Air Explosion Over the Gulf an Hour Ago from I-10?
An intriguing event has caught the attention of many on social media. A mid-air explosion was reportedly seen over the Gulf about an hour ago, with the sighting being made from I-10. The observer who reported this was quick to note that there were no re-entries scheduled for that day, adding an extra layer of mystery...
Patronis criticizes ‘sniper’ speeding tickets after traffic stop off of Three Mile Bridge
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Thousands of vehicles travel the Three Mile Bridge every day. Many motorists know that once you enter Gulf Breeze, you need to follow the 35 mile per hour speed limit. If you don't, you could get pulled over. That's what happened to Congressman Jimmy Patronis recently....
