Chester’s brings classic Wisconsin cuisine to downtown Pensacola
Chester’s is bringing a taste of Wisconsin to downtown Pensacola with a variety of butter burgers, brats and beloved cheese curds at The Garden at 501 Palafox St. While Chester’s is a new name in Pensacola, the concept dates to a 1957 Wisconsin drive-in location that has built a reputation for decades of burgers and...
Pensacola proposes relocating Summit Boulevard recycling site to curb illegal dumping
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The drop-off recycling location on Summit Boulevard in Pensacola has been busy since it opened in July. Now, the city is forced to address issues with illegal dumping. Mayor D.C. Reeves has proposed moving drop-off recycling to the Transfer Station on North Palafox. Reeves said this is...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A Pensacola man is being held without bond after deputies say they uncovered large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana during a narcotics investigation, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said members of its Narcotics Unit and SWAT team executed a...
MLK Jr. Day events planned across the Gulf Coast to honor his life and...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 19th, and there are several events planned across the Gulf Coast to honor his life and legacy. In Pensacola, Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church will host a special MLK service at 3 p.m. Sunday. They’re located at 201 W. Leonard Street.
10 Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Taco Stands Locals Swear Are The Best In The State
Think Florida is only about beaches and theme parks?. Locals know some of the best food comes from small taco stands across the state. These are quick stops that turn into regular habits after one good bite. The food is simple, filling, and made the same way every time. Here...
New traffic configuration planned for Pensacola’s Garden Street
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 15, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Drivers on Garden Street in Pensacola can expect a change as a new temporary traffic configuration takes place, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. According to an FDOT news release, starting Sunday, Jan. 18, Garden...
South Market moving back to original Main Street location
South Market is going back to its roots at its original 232 E. Main Street location in Pensacola, relocating from its waterfront restaurant at 905 E. Gregory St. after its last day of service on Feb. 1. They plan to open the Main Street location shortly after, within a week or so. South Market will be simplifying...
Northwest Florida pushes back against proposed offshore drilling expansion
Along the beaches of Northwest Florida, the Gulf is part of everyday life. It’s where people work, where families gather, and what draws visitors here year after year. That’s why a new federal proposal to expand offshore drilling closer to Florida’s coast is raising concerns. Support Local...
Greyhound bus stop removed from Navarre neighborhood after residents’ complaints
NAVARRE, Fla. -- A Greyhound bus stop will be removed from a neighborhood in Navarre after residents expressed safety concerns to commissioners. Residents in Holley by the Sea say the bus drop-off at Holley Food Mart was disrupting their community. Some neighbors say suspicious people loitered in the area, making...
Woman reports Escambia County deputy impersonator after unsettling traffic stop in Century
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a man accused of impersonating law enforcement and conducting a traffic stop this month. A woman in Century says the man who pulled her over had lights mounted on the dashboard of his unmarked, dark-colored vehicle and even showed her...
