Pensacola man convicted in drive-by shooting death of 70-year-old woman
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 18, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has been convicted of first-degree murder, as well as other charges. According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Terrance Lovelle Gross, Jr. was convicted...
FPL’s Downtown Pensacola property sale sparks interest with hopes for job creation
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Florida Power and Light building has been up for sale for two weeks and it's already getting a lot of interest. The Property Appraiser's Office valued the 13-acre lot at $36 million. The property is a huge opportunity to bring many new jobs to the area.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus spreads Christmas cheer with pop-up concert at local airport
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Travelers arriving or heading out of Pensacola International Airport Friday were greeted with holiday music. The Pensacola Children's Chorus performed a pop-up concert Friday afternoon. "We're just trying to spread some Christmas joy, so we have our choir, which is completely dedicated to doing...
Escambia County Delivers in FY 2024-2025
Escambia County’s annual report for fiscal year 2024-2025 showcases a wide-ranging effort to improve infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and address homelessness across the region’s 320,000-plus residents. Read annual report. Emergency Response Through Historic Winter Weather. During January 2025’s unprecedented...
Escambia County students receive holiday gifts through ‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is making sure some kids will have gifts this Christmas. They hosted their "Shop with a Cop" program Friday. Deputies met with the children and gave them gifts off their wishlist. "We partner with the school district and we identify one...
Nonprofit spreads Christmas joy to hundreds of kids in need in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Like Santa coming down the chimney, the nonprofit, Be the Miracle, will bring Christmas morning joy to hundreds of children across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The organization’s biggest focus has always been the holidays, according to founder Timothy Chandler. “Our biggest thing is...
County Takes Over Paratransit Services on Dec. 22
This notice applies to current approved Transportation Disadvantaged and ADA Complementary Paratransit Service clients who have rides scheduled with ITL starting Monday, Dec. 22. Escambia County Area Transit has been notified by ITL Solutions, the vendor providing paratransit services for ECAT customers, that they...
Milton man arrested on trafficking charges
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 17, 2025 MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — A Milton man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop Tuesday, Milton police said. Officers made a traffic stop on Glover Lane in the Cottage Woods area for an equipment violation. As the officer was […]
2 Pace teens indicted on murder charge after 14-year-old shot, burned to death
Video above: What to do if you witness a crime PACE, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Pace teenagers have been indicted in the murder of a 14-year-old girl. According to the First Judicial Court of Florida, the 16-year-old and 14-year-old boys were indicted on first-degree premeditated murder. The boys were arrested on Dec. 3 in...
Pensacola man indicted for altering drugs, mail and wire fraud
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 19, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been indicted on various charges by a federal grand jury. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, Scott Robinson, 51, is charged with two counts of drug […]
