Pensacola homeless received the gift of shoes
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - The Spirit of Christmas and the holidays was alive and well in Pensacola Saturday. The Pensacola Dream Center held a Christmas outreach event called “Homeless Christmas Shoe Blessing” at the Alfred Washburn Center. 380 new pairs of shoes were given to homeless men and...
D.C. Reeves files to run for reelection as Pensacola mayor
This story was updated to correct the amount of the fee a mayoral candidate has to pay to qualify for the ballot. D.C. Reeves is officially running for a second term as mayor of Pensacola. Reeves turned in the “pre-file” paperwork officially with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office on Dec. 19, making...
A look back: Pensacola’s winter storm the fun that followed in January
Earlier this year, Pensacola residents were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm. When a historic snowstorm shut the city down, the Pensacola community pulled together their best cardboard box sleds and hit the parks. The morning the blizzard began on Jan. 21, 2025 . Schools were out, roads and bridges were...
Two seriously injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two people were seriously injured in a crash Friday afternoon in Escambia County. A woman lost control of her vehicle, striking a utility pole and privacy fence near Zane Grey Lane, about a mile east of Highway 29, according to NorthEscambia.com. A young girl and the...
Teens accused of killing Danika Troy indicted for premeditated murder
The two teens accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Danika Troy multiple times before dousing her in gasoline and lighting her on fire were indicted on Friday, Dec. 19. An Escambia County grand jury indicted 16-year-old Gabriel Williams and 14-year-old Kimahri Blevins with first-degree premeditated murder for...
Children’s Museum reopens Saturday, honors Rev. Theo May
On Dec. 20, the Pensacola Children’s Museum will reopen to the public with a new exhibit, “Our Town: A Space for All,” featuring historic businesses and sites inspired by Pensacola landmarks. The museum is also debuting a new, publicly accessible sensory space, “Calming Seas Sensory Space,” the...
Pensacola Selects New Strategic Communications Officer & Parks and Recreation Director
The City of Pensacola has selected Shannon Nickinson as the new Public Information and Strategic Communications Officer and Tonya Byrd as the new Parks and Recreation Director. In their respective roles, Nickinson will lead the city’s Public Information Office and spearhead the municipality’s strategic communications...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SATURDAY 12-20-25
Local weather report for Saturday, December 20. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 41° to a high of 67°. Sunrise is 6:40 AM and Sunset 4:51 PM . Today will be sunny . There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10% chance of rain...
Foley educators credit city’s support for improved school ratings
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 19, 2025 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Public Schools officials are crediting the Foley City Council’s financial support for local schools’ improved ratings. Officials from the school system and principals from the six Foley feeder pattern schools met with the...
Florida’s 5 Best Destinations With Cooler Temperatures
Florida didn't earn the nickname "The Sunshine State" for nothing. On average, it sees between 230 and 250 days of sunshine each year. Though year-round sunny warmth is what the region is famous for, there are pockets of Florida that offer milder temperatures. These spots range from tranquil coastal escapes to small...
