Papantonio’s “A Death in Arcadia” Debuts Today
Papantonio’s New Thriller Hits Home — And Close to Home— Mike Papantonio has written legal thrillers ripped from the headlines before—the opioid crisis, cartel money laundering, and human trafficking. But his new novel, A Death in Arcadia, out today, hits differently. This one is personal, and it’s about something...
Movies and TV shows casting in Pensacola
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Milton mother used two knives to stab daughter 40 times, new court documents detail
MILTON, Fla. -- New court documents offer more detail in the murder of a 6-year-old Milton child. The child's mother -- April Oliva -- is charged with her daughter's death. The documents were part of a motion for Oliva's pretrial detention. It states the child was stabbed at least 40 times with two knives.
BBQ World Champion Moe Cason Joins the Pitmaster Smoke School Lineup
If your idea of summer perfection includes smoke curling through the air, a cold drink in hand, and friends hovering around the grill asking, “How did you DO this?” then this is your moment. Pensacola EggFest’s Pitmaster Smoke School 2026 is officially in session, and it just turned...
‘Needed to be stopped’: Northwest Florida veterans of Iraq War react to Iran strikes
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Both the House and Senate are set to vote on a war powers resolution to ensure Congress has a chance to approve any acts of war or attack against another nation. Several veterans who served in the Iraq War gave their opinion on the ongoing operations in...
April Oliva held without bond after daughter’s stabbing death; competency evaluation requested
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A Milton mother charged with second-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old daughter appeared by video from the Santa Rosa County Jail for a pretrial detention hearing Monday, as prosecutors filed a motion outlining new details in the case. Investigators say April Oliva...
UWF to hold Good Hope Cemetery Cleanup
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 2, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A cemetery cleanup day has been rescheduled. The Good Hope Cemetery cleanup has been rescheduled to April 11, 2026. According to a news release, Good Hope Cemetery Cleanup Day will now be held on April 11, from 10 […]
Escambia County commissioners to hold public hearing on ballot referendum
The Escambia County Commission will take public comments at its meeting next month, to help commissioners decide whether to approve a ballot referendum. That public meeting is scheduled for April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Previously, the Escambia County School Board decided to let voters choose how a superintendent is selected.
Pensacola Beach investor in hot water over renovation. Here’s why.
Escambia County halted some renovation work underway at a house on Pensacola Beach over several permitting concerns, including that the garage area was enclosed to create more livable space. Although a representative of the owner says that was not the intent and efforts are being made to correct the violation, the...
Baldwin Health celebrates opening of the new Specialty Surgical Center in Foley
February 23, 2026 | Foley, AL — Baldwin Health has officially cut a ribbon for its new Specialty Surgical Center, a modern outpatient surgery facility that will expand access to high-quality surgical care for residents and referring providers in South Baldwin County. Representatives from the South Baldwin, Central...
