Lego Brick Convention builds first event in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Small bricks brought a big crowd to Pensacola. This year’s Lego Brick Convention set up shop for the first time in Northwest Florida, after being held in Mobile for the last two years. Whether you’re gawking at the grandeur, marveling over “mini-figs”, or going to pieces over pieces, there’s...
Apache chief Geronimo: Florida’s biggest tourist trap in 1886
Geronimo’s Seven-Month Imprisonment and Tourist Spectacle at Fort Pickens. Fort Pickens hides a dark chapter in Native American history. After Geronimo’s 1886 surrender, the U.S. Army broke its promise to return him to Arizona. Instead, they shipped him and 16 warriors to this Florida fort, while sending their...
Woman charged with 72 counts of petition fraud, perjury in multiple Florida counties
A woman has been charged with 72 counts of petition fraud and perjury following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Pensacola basilica hosts exhibit honoring millennial saint’s work
The Catholic Church has declared its first millennial saint, and the moment arrived with a local connection in Northwest Florida. Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15, was canonized last weekend in Rome by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Acutis is known worldwide for...
Airport in Baldwin County plans improvements
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley says in a press release it plans airport improvements. FOLEY – Foley is moving forward with plans to improve the city’s airport with additional hangars, taxilanes and drainage. The Foley City Council voted to approve applications for transportation grants to...
Baldwin County hotel posts pictures of fence damage on Facebook page
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The HOTEL Magnolia in Foley has posted pictures on its Facebook of apparent damage to its fence and is trying to get more information. Asking everyone to Please share!! This looks like a Black Dodge Charger with Spoiler , maybe burgundy or a dark maroon Pontiac granprix or late model Monte Carlo...
Pensacola mother turns tragedy into hope with annual suicide awareness walk
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- One Pensacola mother who lost her son to suicide has made suicide awareness her mission. She hosted an annual event on Saturday during suicide prevention month. Michelle Gant is the founder of "T.R.I. Trauma Release Invest.”. She held a suicide awareness walk with other local organizations to...
Intersection in Baldwin County set to close Monday through new year
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley says in a press release that the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street is scheduled to be closed for the rest of 2025 starting Monday morning, Sept. 15. Here is the release:. FOLEY – Work is scheduled to start Monday, Sept....
‘Hoos Rue Missed Chances in Extra-Inning Loss
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Blue Wahoos produced their first late-inning rally in quite a while, only to experience more tough luck. After tying the game in the eighth inning, a double-play ended the team’s chances in the ninth and the Columbus Clingstones produced a go-ahead run in the 10th inning for a 3-2 win Thursday...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 9-12-25
Local weather report for Friday, September 12. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 66° to a high of 89°. Sunrise is 6:30 AM and Sunset 6:57 PM . Today will be sunny There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 15% chance of rain in the afternoon and 15% chance of rain...
