Pensacola FL

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 11, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from El Salvador has pleaded guilty to a firearm charge in Pensacola. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, Juan De La Cruz Mejia Castro, 33, pleaded guilty to possessing […]

The fundraising arm for a public media outlet says Pensacola State College is trying to seize control of its donations as part of an effort to eliminate PBS programming in Florida, and it's asking a federal judge to keep the nonprofit independent. The class action lawsuit, filed Dec. 11 in Tallahassee federal court,...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A wreck has blocked lanes and caused a pile up on I-10 in Escambia County Thursday afternoon. It happened on I-10 westbound near mile marker 12 around 4 p.m. A car rear-ended a box truck, causing the box truck to burst into flames. At least one...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida's new license plate cover law is sparking some confusion amongst drivers. Many opt to put a decorative frame on their license plate, but some of them cover key information on the plate, which is illegal. Many of those drivers don't realize the issue until they're pulled over by police.

Local residents looking for a fun outdoor activity now have a fresh option close to home. Ascend Community Park has officially opened a new 9-hole disc golf course that circles the wooded area around the children’s playground. The course was installed by Ascend employee volunteers and designed with guidance...

—Decade-Long Reaffirmation Validates University’s Academic Programs— The University of West Florida received a vote of confidence this week as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed the institution’s accreditation through 2035. The decision ensures UWF can...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 10, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A fishing pier in Santa Rosa County is set to close temporarily. According to a county news release, the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier will close from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The closure […]

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 8 pm daily. Visit Navarre Newspaper, you will find the local weather report and local information about the emerald coast of Destin, Ft Walton, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. This fishing report is updated during the day. This is...

Your guide to what’s happening across Pensacola this weekend — from The Pensacola Christmas Parade, to Sporting events, local markets, Live music and community giving backs. It’s a JAM Packed weekend, so grab a jacket and LETS GO!. PERDIDO KEY CHRISTMAS MARKET. Step into Santa’s Workshop and...

MuleHide has hired two new territory managers. Judah Lindvall will lead the North Florida territory, which includes Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Tallahassee, Pensacola and Ocala. James Schlesiger will manage the Nebraska and Iowa territory. They are the company’s lead contacts with customers in their markets. Their...