Florida trooper injured in crash while investigating accident on Highway 29
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 36-year-old Pensacola man was arrested after rear-ending a Florida Highway Patrol trooper's vehicle early Sunday morning on Highway 29 in Pensacola. The incident took place at approximately 6:21 a.m. as the 27-year-old trooper was investigating a previous crash just south of West Roberts...
Pickup truck hit by train in Pensacola; no serious injuries reported
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A pickup truck was struck by a train Sunday morning at the crossing on East Nine Mile Road, just east of Highway 29 and North Palafox Street. The driver of the pickup truck was not seriously injured, and there were reportedly no other occupants in the vehicle.
Escambia County shooting leads to attempted murder charge
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Brewton, Alabama, is charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Escambia County, Florida. A sheriff’s office deputy says they responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Melody Lane on Friday afternoon. INCIDENT LOCATION When they arrived, the suspect, 37-year-old...
A Minute with Drexel: Being an influencer for good
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — We hear a lot these days about “influencers,” those people on social media who create content designed to attract people to certain products, restaurants, and travel destinations. News 5’s Drexel Gilbert has been thinking about all of that. She’s decided to try and become an influencer… not...
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY 8-17-25
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily.Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the weather and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is update during the day. This is our link for...
Florida state trooper taken to hospital following Escambia County Accident
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officials say a trooper was taken to a hospital early Sunday morning following an accident in Escambia County. One person has been arrested. FHP says the vehicle collision occurred on US-29 south of West Roberts Road about 6:20 Sunday morning. The...
Man shot by stay bullet near Oakwood Terrace Apartments
ESCAMBIA COUNTY --- A 17 year old was sent to the hospital Sunday morning after being hit by a stray bullet near the Oakwood Terrace Apartment Complex. The Escambia County Sheriff's office said the 17 year old was walking in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Market Street when they overheard an argument between...
Former corrections officer calls 911 after deadly shooting
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - For the first time, we’re hearing the 911 call a former corrections officer made after he allegedly shot and killed his roommate. Curtis Johnson, who had been an Okaloosa County corrections officer, was arrested in Santa Rosa County earlier this month. Investigators say he shot Barbara Dedert...
Four arrested in Escambia County car break-ins; drones and K9 units aid capture
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Four individuals were arrested after attempting to break into cars in Escambia County on Sunday morning. Deputies responded to reports of a prowler on Coral Creek Drive around 5:40 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a series of car break-ins in progress. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office...
Wahoos Wait out Rain, Coley Comes Through in 2-1 Win
PENSACOLA, Fla. - A clutch home run and a dominant appearance out of the bullpen gave the Pensacola Blue Wahoos a 2-1 win over the Birmingham Barons on a rainy Friday night in downtown Pensacola. Mark Coley II came up big for the Blue Wahoos, launching a solo home run...