Pensacola man sentenced for drug distribution
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been sentenced for drug possession with intent to distribute, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida. David Blackman III, 39, pleaded guilty to possession...
2 injured in Escambia County crash
Video above: Is driving safer than other modes of transportation? ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two people were injured during a crash Monday evening in Escambia County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on County Road 290/Olive Road at the intersection of...
The Blue Angels Put on a Sky High Spectacle in Pensacola
The thunderous roar of fighter jets is nothing unusual in Pensacola, Florida, known as the “Cradle of Aviation.” Founded in 1914, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola was the first of its kind in the United States, marking the beginning of formal schooling for aviators. The post The Blue Angels Put on a Sky High...
15 people arrested in major drug trafficking operation in Florida
FLORIDA — Fifteen Pensacola residents were arrested following a large-scale drug trafficking investigation targeting fentanyl, methamphetamine and other narcotics in Northwest Florida, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE said the investigation began in April after officers uncovered evidence...
2025 Fill the Mayflower food drive raises nearly 50,000 healthy meals for neighbors in...
The 18th Annual Fill the Mayflower food and funds drive – presented by Coastal Moving and Storage and benefitting Manna Food Bank – was a success, raising the equivalent of nearly 50,000 healthy meals for neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties! Food collected during Fill the Mayflower at Cordova Mall...
Milton man pleads guilty to gun, ammunition possession
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — A Milton man has pleaded guilty to gun and ammunition possession, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida news release. Willie Curtis Slack Jr., 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of firearms and...
Former Pace resident pleads guilty to wire and bank fraud, money laundering
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man who used to live in Pace has pleaded guilty to multiple charges involving wire and bank fraud, money laundering, and more, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida news release. Sean Eric […]
Pensacola’s ‘Feast of Love’ expands to feed 1,000 for Thanksgiving holiday
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- For 16 years, Sonshines Community in Pensacola has hosted "Feast of Love." This year with more families in need after the government shutdown, the organization partnered with other groups to feed up to 1,000 people. This year's "Feast of Love" -- which took place on Tuesday --...
9-year-old diabetic in Pensacola spreads kindness to those who share his medical condition
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An Escambia County family is turning a tough diagnosis into a mission of positivity and strength. Nine-year-old Russell Maughon, a Type 1 diabetic, delivered a small act of kindness to other diabetics Tuesday. Ever since he was diagnosed, he's made it his goal to help other...
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 25, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death. According to an SRC Facebook post, deputies received a call for an unresponsive individual in the Santa Rosa Drive and Redwood Lane area. Deputies...
