Pensacola FL

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- It doesn't take much for a fire to spark in Northwest Florida, especially in times of severe drought. That's the case for counties in the WEAR News viewing area, with some even seeing extreme drought conditions. We're already seeing just how quickly those fires can start.

Searching for spine-tingling spots in Florida that’ll keep you up at night?. These 7 haunted locations offer frights and mysteries that’ll follow you home!. 1. May-Stringer House (Brooksville) Let’s kick things off with a house in Brooksville that looks like it came straight from a nightmare. The...

Governor Dane Maurer A 20-year-old man from Thibodaux, Louisiana, was arrested Tuesday night after deputies...

Local weather report for Wednesday, April 15. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 61° to a high of 79°. Sunrise is 6:21 AM and Sunset 7:15 PM . Morning sun with clouds. Afternoon will be sunny..There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and...

There’s something about a good cookie and good music that just feels right. Maybe it’s the nostalgia. Maybe it’s the sugar. Or maybe it’s the simple magic of two good things colliding at exactly the right moment. That’s exactly what Itsa Cookie has tapped into.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Heartland Buys is a local cash buyer serving Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, & Santa Rosa Counties. The company’s mission is to help people sell their homes quickly for cash. Heartland Buys works with property owners in all situations. The company says, “From tenant troubles and fire...

When Kellan Hilson‘s mom told her someone would walk with her on the runway at Rally on the Runway, the 5-year old Okaloosa County girl wasn’t having it. “I don’t need you to walk on stage with me,” Kellan told her mother, Leianna Cooper. When Cooper explained it would be someone else escorting her, Kellan relented. “Oh, okay, well then that’s fine.”

Looking to pick up something useful around Navarre? This week’s local freebies include home goods, garden supplies, and even some baby items. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!

Two wonderful dogs in Pensacola are hoping to find their forever homes. Each one has a special story and plenty of love to give. Age: Senior (born around March 2016) Pablo’s life began with some uncertainty, but this big-hearted boy hasn’t let that dim his spirit. He’s a handsome senior with a calm, loving nature and a deep affection for people. Pablo would...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is celebrating a man who's been driving an ECAT bus since 1974. Willie Carter Jr. has been driving for 52 years. The man called "Mr. ECAT" is now retiring. The county says Carter has driven more than three million miles since he began working.