Ascension Sacred Heart Surgeon uses robotic surgical systems to both diagnose and remove lung...
In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Ascension Sacred Heart is highlighting a new surgery procedure that uses advanced robotic surgical systems to both diagnose and remove lung cancer in the same single anesthesia procedure. The one minimally invasive procedure means fewer procedures overall, faster...
Pensacola felon sentenced for gun possession
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man who had previously been convicted of a felony has been sentenced on a gun charge. According to a Department of Justice news release, 27-year-old Donavon Idris Ellis was sentenced to 40 months in prison after he […]
15 Suspects Arrested in Major Northwest Florida Drug Trafficking Bust Linked to Fentanyl Network
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Northwest Florida officials have arrested 15 individuals accused of operating within a large-scale drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and other narcotics across the region. The arrests follow a months-long investigation supported by...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Pensacola, FL
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around pensacola.
Miracle League of Pensacola hosts annual Turkey fry
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- There's still some time to get your turkey fried for Thanksgiving. The Miracle League of Pensacola is frying turkeys for the public at the John R. Jones Sports Complex/ Miracle League Fields from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday. It's a minimum of $35 per turkey or...
West Hope Drive at North Palafox Street in Escambia County to temporarily close
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — West Hope Drive in Escambia County will close next week to allow work to be done, according to a Florida Department of Transportation news release. Beginning Dec. 1, the intersection of West Hope Drive and North Palafox Street […]
Famous Mustang Restomodder Saved From Bankruptcy By Rival Builder
A once-bankrupt restomod company finds new life under Velocity Restorations, ensuring officially licensed Shelby builds continue
Escambia County tax discount to end Monday
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A 4% tax discount in Escambia County will come to an end Monday, according to an Escambia County Tax Collector news release. Scott Lunsford, tax collector for Escambia County, said he wants to remind residents that the 4% […]
Local Pulse Weekend Top 10
It’s a big holiday week in Pensacola — from Thanksgiving traditions and festive markets to parades, races, markets, and a Thanksgiving weekend day party. Here’s everything happening across the Gulf Coast. PALAFOX MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION. A special evening version of Palafox Market featuring holiday lights, live...
City Asks For FDOT’s Help With Deadly Intersection
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced this morning that he’s asking the Florida Department of Transportation to formally study the intersection at Gregory Street and 14th Avenue, where three motorcyclists have died this year. Hazard? An unintended consequence of eliminating the traffic light at 17th Avenue coming off the new...
