Save Our Beaches Offers Compromise to Resolve Perdido Key Standoff
A grassroots coalition is asking the Escambia Board of County Commissioners to consider a compromise proposal that its organizers say could end years of conflict over public beach access on Perdido Key, without costly and divisive litigation. Save Our Beaches, a group formed from the merger of Save Pensacola Beach...
Pensacola removing 33 crape myrtle trees for old Baptist Hospital demo
Pensacola's Baptist Hospital demolition contractor will remove 33 crape myrtle trees on its portion of the old hospital property to allow heavy equipment to enter and exit during the hospital's demolition. None of the trees set for removal are the iconic live oaks that dot the campus. At the end of last year, there...
Mutton Bustin’ event returns before Milton Rodeo
Families are invited to enjoy the Pre-Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ event, where young riders take the stage for a fun and exciting evening. Gates open at 5:00 PM, registration starts at 5:30 PM, and the Mutton Bustin’ begins at 6:00 PM. The main rodeo follows at 7:00 PM.
Thrilla Near DeVilla: Baptist Demolition Town Hall
The City of Pensacola invites residents to a public information session on Thursday, March 5, at the Fricker Center—home of the City’s most raucous town halls— to learn more about the details of the demolition of the former Baptist Hospital. Background: Baptist shut down its hospital on...
Florida authorities seek public’s help finding missing, endangered woman
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a 44-year-old woman it says is missing and endangered. Angela “Summer” Cline was last seen around 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in the 2600 block of West Jackson Street, the ECSO says.
Pensacola man admits to drug, firearm charges with guilty plea
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 26, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has entered a guilty plea to multiple charges involving drug distribution and firearm possession. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, 49-year-old Marcel...
Library Board Pushes Back on County’s Pick for Director
The West Florida Public Library Board of Governors may have thrown a wrench into Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno’s plans for the next Library Services Director, unanimously recommending a candidate different from the one Moreno selected as interim. Background: Long-time Library Services Director Todd Humble...
Delta State Lady Statesmen Softball Hosts No. 7 West Florida in GSC Series
The Delta State Lady Statesmen will face top-ranked West Florida this weekend in a Gulf South Conference series at University Field, seeking to build on recent wins.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 2-27-26
Local weather report for Friday, February 27. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 58° to a high of 72°. Sunrise is 6:16 AM and Sunset 5:45 PM . Today will be cloudy with sun and clouds in the afternoon. There is a 50% chance of rain in the morning , 25% chance of rain in...
Chili, Cars & Kids event in Milton this Saturday
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is supporting the 10th Annual Chili, Cars & Kids Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 6495 Caroline Street, STE E, in Milton, behind McDonald’s. The event will feature homemade chili prepared by Detention Deputies competing for top honors.
