LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SATURDAY 12-20-25
Local weather report for Saturday, December 20. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 41° to a high of 67°. Sunrise is 6:40 AM and Sunset 4:51 PM . Today will be sunny . There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10% chance of rain...
Foley educators credit city’s support for improved school ratings
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 19, 2025 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Public Schools officials are crediting the Foley City Council’s financial support for local schools’ improved ratings. Officials from the school system and principals from the six Foley feeder pattern schools met with the...
Florida’s 5 Best Destinations With Cooler Temperatures
Florida didn't earn the nickname "The Sunshine State" for nothing. On average, it sees between 230 and 250 days of sunshine each year. Though year-round sunny warmth is what the region is famous for, there are pockets of Florida that offer milder temperatures. These spots range from tranquil coastal escapes to small...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: CPL Fred Michael Gardner
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Corporal Fred Michael Gardner who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Corporal Fred Michael Gardner.
Pensacola man convicted in drive-by shooting death of 70-year-old woman
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 18, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been convicted of first-degree murder, as well as other charges. According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Terrance Lovelle Gross, Jr. was convicted...
FPL’s Downtown Pensacola property sale sparks interest with hopes for job creation
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Florida Power and Light building has been up for sale for two weeks and it's already getting a lot of interest. The Property Appraiser's Office valued the 13-acre lot at $36 million. The property is a huge opportunity to bring many new jobs to the area.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus spreads Christmas cheer with pop-up concert at local airport
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Travelers arriving or heading out of Pensacola International Airport Friday were greeted with holiday music. The Pensacola Children's Chorus performed a pop-up concert Friday afternoon. "We're just trying to spread some Christmas joy, so we have our choir, which is completely dedicated to doing...
Escambia County Delivers in FY 2024-2025
Escambia County’s annual report for fiscal year 2024-2025 showcases a wide-ranging effort to improve infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and address homelessness across the region’s 320,000-plus residents. Read annual report. Emergency Response Through Historic Winter Weather. During January 2025’s unprecedented...
Escambia County students receive holiday gifts through ‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is making sure some kids will have gifts this Christmas. They hosted their "Shop with a Cop" program Friday. Deputies met with the children and gave them gifts off their wishlist. "We partner with the school district and we identify one...
Nonprofit spreads Christmas joy to hundreds of kids in need in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Like Santa coming down the chimney, the nonprofit, Be the Miracle, will bring Christmas morning joy to hundreds of children across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The organization’s biggest focus has always been the holidays, according to founder Timothy Chandler. “Our biggest thing is...

















