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PENSACOLA, Florida - James Michael Olshefskie, a 55-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been convicted by a federal jury for possessing ammunition and two unregistered firearm silencers. The verdict was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. "I am incredibly proud to deliver another win for the Department of Justice's Operation Take Back America," Heekin stated...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a growing scam that starts right in your mailbox. The agency says cases of "check washing" and mail theft are on the rise. A check dropped in your mailbox could end up costing you thousands.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The debate over customary use on Perdido Key is heating up. Right now, Escambia County commissioners are seeking sworn affidavits, documents, and photos or video showing why there should or should not be customary use of the beaches. The condo owners are arguing they own the...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 7, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A community festival set to be held in Pensacola has been rescheduled due to weather. According to a news release, the Pensacola Beach Art and Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, May 17, rather than this weekend as […]

A Florida appeals court has reversed parts of a foreclosure judgment over a missing spouse's signature on a loan modification. The decision landed on May 6, 2026, from Florida's First District Court of Appeal. The opinion is short, but it carries a useful warning for anyone running point on default servicing or foreclosure work in Florida.

Video above: Gulf Shores crews work to try and remove a capsized boat from the shoreline ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Just days after four men were rescued from the dark waters of the Gulf, their boat has washed up on the beach in Gulf Shores. Saturday evening, the Annie Girl charter boat received a […]

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Circle K on Thursday will offer up to 40 cents off each gallon of fuel from 4 to 7 p.m. at participating Pensacola locations. This special deal is part of Circle K's "National Fuel Day" event, where Circle K donates 10% of profits -- up to $250,000 -- to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola is facing charges related to drug and firearm possession. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, Marcellous Likely-Williams III, 27, is indicted on the charges of possession with […]

A rare piece of living maritime history is preparing to sail back into Pensacola Harbor this month. The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, one of the oldest continuously operating sailing vessels in the world, will arrive at Palafox Pier on May 23 as the first stop on its six-city national Sail250 voyage leading up to America’s 250th anniversary celebration in New York Harbor.

WEAR — There is a tornado watch in effect for Southwest Alabama as well as Escambia County, Florida through 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. A batch of thunderstorms was moving East late Thursday night over areas of Mississippi and Alabama. The storms prompted storm warnings for damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. Several tornadoes were reported in Mississippi. While the thunderstorms may impact areas around...