Independence for the Blind sets free Thanksgiving lunch in Pensacola — clients to help...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Headlines from Nov. 3, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Independence for the Blind will host its 4th annual community Thanksgiving event to highlight the accomplishments of blind or visually impaired people. The meal will be held at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Independence for the Blind,...
Prescribed burn scheduled in Escambia County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Headlines from Nov. 3, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A prescribed burn is scheduled for Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve in Escambia County, according to officials. According to a news release, Escambia County’s Natural Resources Conservation Division will begin a prescribed burn...
An angel finds new purpose volunteering at local humane society
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- He went to find a friend. He walked away with more friends than anyone could ask for, as well as a ton of things to do. And Steve Cline couldn't be happier. We'll show you where this Angel would gladly share the love. "I came to adopt...
Pensacola Honors Rev. John H. Powell with Honorary Street Dedication
A Legacy of Service Cemented in the Community’s Heart. On Saturday, the City of Pensacola unveiled Rev. John H. Powell Honorary Street at the intersection of Belmont and DeVillers streets, permanently honoring a man who dedicated his life to uplifting the city’s youth. Background: Rev. Powell, a former...
With SNAP Confusion, Grocery Buddies Tries to Help
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has run dry as of November 1, putting approximately 42 million Americans at risk of losing access to food assistance. The program, commonly known as food stamps, provides crucial support through EBT debit...
Pensacola church initiative offers hope, but medical debt remains major issue in Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- After word spread about Pensacola's Transformation Church helping eliminate $6.5 million worth of medical debt for locals, executive pastor Justin Oswald says their efforts are only a drop in the bucket. "There's still more there! Had we had enough money available to do that, there was more...
‘I Have a Right to Speak!’: Florida Dad and 14-Year-Old Son Held at Gunpoint...
A Black Florida man detained at gunpoint in 2021 with his 14-year-old son after he was falsely accused of robbing a bank was arrested after […] ‘I Have a Right to Speak!’: Florida Dad and 14-Year-Old Son Held at Gunpoint After False Bank Robbery Tip, Then He Was Arrested Trying to Show the Video to County Officials
The Enormous Antique Store In Florida Where $40 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Tucked away in Pensacola, the Blue Moon Antique Mall stands as a testament to the idea that treasure hunting doesn’t require a pirate’s map or a trust fund – just a curious spirit and perhaps two crisp $20 bills burning a hole in your pocket. The turquoise...
20-year-old dies on Interstate 10 after driving off road into wall
A 20-year-old Pensacola man died Nov. 1 while driving down Interstate 10 in Escambia County. Florida Highway Patrol says the man was near mile marker four traveling east when he suddenly drove off the roadway. "A gray SUV was traveling East on Interstate 10 when it left the roadway to the right, causing the vehicle...
Furloughed workers in Northwest Florida seek temporary jobs amid prolonged gov shutdown
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Now five weeks into the government shutdown with no end in sight, some furloughed workers in Northwest Florida are looking for new employment opportunities. CareerSource Escarosa says they've seen more federal workers since the start of the shutdown. Government contractor William Oliver is one of...
