FloridaWest reinvigorates projects, from Pensacola Tech Park to Ascend roundabout
The new year is expected to bring progress with several economic development initiatives already underway in Escambia County, with several potential new projects in the works, as well. FloridaWest, the area’s primary economic development organization , is actively pursuing multiple economic development initiatives...
Pensacola to celebrate MLK legacy with parade
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola is set to hold a parade in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade in honor of the late Civil Rights Movement leader will roll on Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. To register for the parade, request a form at [email protected] or call 850-378-9242 This event aims […]
Tacos Mexicanos Sale Falls Apart
Gabe Hernandez posted on Facebook that the sale of his beloved food truck, Tacos Mexicanos, to Pablo Hernandez fell through, forcing him to permanently close the operation. Tacos Mexicanos is closed effective immediately. The deal we were working on for a January transition into new ownership fell through and I have...
Mediterranean Grill is open in Cantonment. Here’s what’s on the menu
Cantonment has a new go-to spot for Mediterranean Grill fare at 2852 W. Nine Mile Road, fusing the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean region with modern, fresh flavors, according to the Mediterranean Grill social media page. The restaurant was designed to be a place where “tradition, flavor, and freshness...
New Era for Port of Pensacola Officially Begins Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. will formalize what Mayor D.C. Reeves calls years in the making—a $20 million, 56,000 square foot Center for Maritime Excellence that “establishes our city as the preeminent home for sailing and watercraft innovation in the United States.”. For the mayor, the...
Pace fire being investigated as apparent suicide
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 6, 2026 PACE, Fla. (WKRG) — A deadly fire that broke out in a Pace neighborhood is now being investigated as a suicide. Officials were called to a home on Caden Court at around 2:15 a.m. on Monday. After evacuating nearby homes and putting the […]
Pensacola man gets 10 years for running meth ring across Florida panhandle
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to two drug charges. According to a Department of Justice news release, 28-year-old Ohagee Curry, also known as “Gee,” was sentenced to 10 years in prison on […]
Formal Complaint Calls For Matthews’ Resignation; Diaz’s Disqualification
The community has noticed irregularities in the governance of the University of West Florida and has begun to push back. A detailed complaint has been filed with the UWF Compliance Office alleging Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews and certain board members have engaged in a pattern of violations of Florida’s...
Sheriff Simmons: Homicides Dropped 40% in 2025
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons opened 2026 with a positive announcement, one that should please residents concerned about public safety: the number of homicides fell last year from 32 to 18, a drop that Simmons calls “probably the biggest drop in homicide numbers that we’ve had in recent memory.”
1 Person Killed in Overnight Florida House Fire
Overnight Florida House Fire Leaves 1 Dead, Investigation Ongoing One person was killed in an overnight Pace home fire, and […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
