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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- One thousand families in need in Pensacola now have a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving thanks to the Watson Firm's annual turkey giveaway Friday morning at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. Rodney Walker was one of the first cars in line. He said he arrived Thursday night at 10:30...

Achieve Escambia has quietly shut down its nonprofit and has asked United Way of West Florida to take over the initiative. And if you’re wondering what we learned from this expensive, well-intentioned effort—you’re not alone. An Uncomfortable Conversation. That’s the uncomfortable question Pensacola needs to answer.

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 19, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been sentenced to life in prison for a murder in 2023. According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Christian Ketchup was convicted of second-degree […]

A Santa Rosa County jury has awarded a $37,495,930 to 28 Gulf Breeze residents impacted by what the law firm of Morgan and Morgan has billed the " 2021 Midway water crisis ." Filed by Morgan in Morgan on behalf of the homeowners, the lawsuit revolved around events that occurred around the first of April in 2021, when...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around pensacola..

An Army veteran is sharing his personal experiences in the global war on terror. Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann's "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" is in Pensacola for one night only -- Saturday at Sanders Beach Community Center. The play brings to life the untold emotional cost of...

Shipbuilding has been part of Pensacola’s economy for centuries. Patti Marine has completed construction of an 800-ton dry dock, which was funded with a matching $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Maritime Administration. Background: Located on Bayou Chico in Pensacola, Florida, Patti...

Your guide to what’s happening across Pensacola this weekend — from holiday traditions and creative nights out to local markets, beer events, and community give-backs. Experience Palafox transformed into an open-air gallery with live art installations, performers, and interactive creative showcases. Date: Friday,...

Pensacola’s animal-loving community is rallying once again as WolfGang LLC kicks off its annual Christmas Shelter Gift Drive, an effort dedicated to making sure every animal currently housed at the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare shelter receives comfort, enrichment, and a little holiday magic. This...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Thursday afternoon, the famous Black Pearl from the film series Pirates of the Caribbean, starring Johnny Depp, became an artificial reef in Bay County. The 97-foot steel pirate ship became Panama City Beach’s newest Davie Jones’ locker treasure. The vessel, originally built...