Consumer boycotts planned for Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday
The boycott, known as “We Ain’t Buying It,” is asking consumers to hit pause on buying from major corporations.
Pensacola-based church to open Brewton campus
The former Badcock building on South Boulevard in Brewton will soon become the home for worshipers in the community. Pensacola, Fla.-based Liberty Church has announced that the location will soon become their ninth campus of the group. As a vibrant, non-denominational, Bible-based community, Liberty Church has been a...
Pensacola Waterfront Mission hands out more than 1,700 meals this Thanksgiving
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — This Thanksgiving, Waterfront Mission in Pensacola celebrated the holiday like they do every year, with the annual Thanksgiving lunch. Executive Director Mark Isbell said this year marks the mission’s 76th annual Thanksgiving lunch, having served around 1,700 meals to unhoused individuals in...
Pensacola airport runway briefly closed after training aircraft mishap causes minor delays
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A small training aircraft malfunctioned while landing at the Pensacola International Airport late Wednesday afternoon. Assistant Airport Director for Strategy and Development for the City of Pensacola Todd Payne says the runway was closed off for about 40 minutes. This caused a brief delay to...
Residents voice concerns on demolition of old Baptist Hospital in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It’s full steam ahead for the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. In November, the city council approved the contracts for the demolition and decommissioning of the buildings. Residents near the property say they just want transparency and want their voices heard. For people...
$22 million Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge replacement project to begin in December
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge replacement project is set to get underway in December. The bridge, which sustained damage during Hurricane Sally in September 2020, is currently closed. Construction includes demolishing the existing bridge to replace it with a new structure mirroring its original...
Cantonment Rotary Club distributes Thanksgiving meals to over 300 families
CANTONMENT, Fla. -- More than 300 north Escambia County families in need will have a Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the generosity of others. The Cantonment Rotary Club held their annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Wednesday morning. Volunteers said the need for food in the area is greater than last year. "Every...
Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot raises $35,000 for brain cancer research at Duke University
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Last year, more than 18,000 people died from brain cancer. The chances of getting brain cancer are rare. But for those who do, the survival rate is just over 30%. For Lydia Fong and her family, this year's Turkey Trot is special. "One of our family members...
An Ode to the Fallen Del Taco: A Community Remembers
In a heartfelt tribute to the beloved Del Taco, social media users are mourning the loss of the epic burrito, filled with homemade guac and freshly grated cheddar cheese. The fast-food restaurant, which was a staple in the community for a brief period of time, has left a void in the hearts of its loyal customers. The...
Ocean Springs woman injured in Santa Rosa County crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 26, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Ocean Springs woman was injured in a Santa Rosa County crash on Wednesday morning. According to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report, the 43-year-old woman was heading east in the inside lanes of Interstate 10 when […]
