Santa Rosa County Library System to celebrate 20th anniversary
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Santa Rosa County Library is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary. According to a news release, the official anniversary date is Oct. 3, when the library will hold a grand celebration to commemorate the occasion. Beginning...
Florida man indicted on fentanyl distribution and firearm charges
PENSACOLA, Florida - Cadale Lamar Carson, a 34-year-old from Mary Ester, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fentanyl distribution and firearm possession. Carson is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture...
Areas of Santa Rosa County under boil water notice after water main break
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Yet another water main break resulted in a boil water advisory being issued for parts of the Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System Tuesday, according to Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System officials. According to a Bagdad-Garcon Point...
Pensacola mayor picks Eric Winstrom as new police chief
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola's mayor has named the new police chief. Mayor D.C. Reeves selected Eric Winstrom to lead the department. He is the current chief in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Choosing the right person to lead our police department is perhaps the most important decision I will make as your...
WATCH: Dramatic rescue saves two duck hunters stranded in Pensacola waters
The footage shows the hunters waiting in the marsh as a helicopter lowers rescue crews to hoist them to safety.
Pine Forest HS parent questions daughter’s suspension following ICE protest walkout
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Parents and students are raising concern following last week's walkout. Students in Escambia County took part in a nationwide protest against immigration enforcement. Now, some students say they are facing consequences after exercising their right to protest. Participants say the decision to...
Mayor D.C. Reeves Represents Pensacola on National Stage at United States Conference of Mayors
Mayor D.C. Reeves arrived in Washington, D.C. last week for the United States Conference of Mayors. He was ready to get to work but was quickly reminded that the highest office in the city is often unglamorous. It started with a four-hour delay in Atlanta. He was booked to three...
Some vendors pulling out of Pensacola’s Gallery Night after rising fees
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A once-a-month treat for the folks of Pensacola, where downtown turns into a celebration with live music, yummy foods, art, and more, but the rising cost to participate now leaves some vendors with the difficult decision to not reapply. In past years, food trucks paid a flat rate of $300....
Naval Air Station Pensacola closed to public visitation after funding lapse
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Naval Air Station Pensacola was closed to public visitation beginning Sunday because of a lapse in government funding, it was announced. A post on the NAS Pensacola Facebook page reads: “Due to a lapse in government funding, beginning Feb. 1 Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s areas of public...
Garage destroyed by fire, nearby structure saved by Escambia County Fire Rescue
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 2, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A garage was completely destroyed by fire, but the nearby structure was saved, according to the Escambia County Fire Rescue. According to an Escambia County Fire Rescue Facebook post, ECFR received a call about 4:44 p.m. Saturday...
