Clingstones Stave Off Pensacola, Even Series With 3-2 Win
COLUMBUS, GA., — A collection of clutch hitting from the Columbus Clingstones (24-25, 50-65) delivered a 3-2 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (26-22, 60-57) on Friday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: Columbus seized the early lead on a sacrifice fly from Geraldo Quintero in the second inning....
City of Gulf Breeze Responds to FDOT Letter on Green Crosswalk Markings
City of Gulf Breeze Responds to FDOT Letter on Green Crosswalk Markings. Gulf Breeze, Fla. — The City of Gulf Breeze has received a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding the use of green pavement markings on raised crosswalks along our multi-use path. The city has been given until...
Zach Smith named chairman of UWF Presidential Search
During roll call, we learned the 15 members of the University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee:. Vice-Chair of the State University System of Florida Board of Governors Alan Levine. Trustee Ashley Ross. FPL External Affairs Manager David Peaden. UWF Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government Chair Dr....
Trending News—Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director resigning over “disputed expenses” in May and did no follow-up. Instead, PNJ hosted in July a CivicCon that let the Escambia Children’s Trust present its successes with no mention...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: LCpl Arthur Mullins
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Lance Corporal Arthur Mullins who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Lance Corporal Arthur Mullins.
Milton Fire Dept. seeks 3 new firefighter EMTs
MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — The Milton Fire Department is looking to hire three more firefighters, or firefighter EMTs, to increase its number of firefighters from 14 to 17. “We’ve got great equipment, great facilities, and a great tradition of providing service to our community,” Milton Fire Chief John E. Reble said....
Friday Night Rivals: Crestview High School at Milton High School
MILTON, Fla. -- Crestview High School took on Milton High School in our first week of Friday Night Rivals. The game started at 7:30 p.m.
Brownsville Library opens as symbol of renewal in west Pensacola
For decades, a hulking brick building sat shuttered in the middle of Brownsville. Once a Masonic Lodge with boarded-up windows, the structure had long been a vacant reminder of neglect in this part of west Pensacola. Support Local Stories. Support Public Media. Now, sunlight streams through new windows, an elevator...
Santa Rosa County K9 Mac makes first track and catch of wanted felon
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County deputy K9 Mac made his first track and catch of a wanted suspect. Mac -- who's just seven months old -- responded to a disturbance where the suspect, 43-year-old Travis Kelley, fled the scene on foot. Patrol Deputies, Patrol K9s and Hounds...
Infant recovering well after Escambia County family dog attack; Mother speaks on incident
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An infant girl has made a remarkable recovery after being attacked by the family dog in Escambia County earlier this month. The incident happened on Aug. 6 at a home on W 9 Mile Road. The infant -- just 15-days-old at the time -- was flown...