United Way of West Florida launches relief fund for families affected by federal shutdown
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- United Way of West Florida (UWWF) has set up an Emergency Relief Fund to assist families financially affected by the federal shutdown. While the shutdown has ended, some families in Northwest Florida are still trying to bounce back after having missed paychecks and delayed SNAP benefits. The...
New Mission Next Center to serve military and veterans in Santa Rosa County
About three months after her announcement on social media, state Representative Michelle Salzman will help cut the ribbon Friday morning on a new military and veteran resource center in Santa Rosa County. The new VetCV Mission Next Center, the first of its kind in the state, will be located on...
FL v. Darryl Walker: Thanksgiving Eve Murder Trial
Melodee Buzzard's mom, Ashlee Buzzard is due in court today for a preliminary hearing on her false imprisonment charges, which is unrelated to Melodee's disappearance. Singer d4vd identified as suspect in Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death. (11/20/25)
The Watson Firm to give away 1,000 turkey dinners at Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Watson Firm, along with local businesses and entrepreneurs, will be serving their neighbors at their "Annual Community Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway" at Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. It's set for Friday at 10 a.m. The holiday tradition began in 2017, where 200 families were provided a...
Comedian Daniel Tosh coming to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 19, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Comedian, host, writer and producer Daniel Tosh announced his “Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour,” which includes a stop at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola, according to a Live Nation Concerts news release. Tosh will be in...
Escambia Commissioners consider hiring consultant to streamline county operations
(Escambia County, Fla.) Escambia County Commissioners are considering hiring a consultant to streamline county operations. The idea was floated by Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger. She says it would be a big step toward reducing the tax burden while making a bigger impact with the money that’s available. Other...
National Naval Aviation Museum is Open Again!
After a brief closure due to the recent government shutdown, the National Naval Aviation Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola reopened to the public on Friday, Nov. 14! Admission is FREE for all visitors. Guests can once again explore the museum’s world-class collection of naval aircraft, interactive exhibits,...
ECUA to stop issuing pennies as change starting January 2026
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A small change could soon impact Emerald Coast Utilities Authority's cash-paying customers. The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is giving customers a heads-up. Beginning January 1, 2026, they can’t guarantee they’ll have pennies to hand out as change. The utility says its banking partners will...
When “I Do” Means “I Can’t Escape”: The Child Marriage Crisis That Shocked Florida
—Podcast: Ryan Wiggins on a Legislative Battle That Should Never Have Been— Between 2000 and 2015, Florida was the child marriage capital of the South. Over 16,000 children—some as young as 10 years old—were legally married in our state during that period. Escambia County ranked as one of the top counties in the...
Suspected hit and run driver found hiding in Pensacola trash can
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 18, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola police searching for a suspected hit-and-run driver finally found her hiding in a trash can, News 5 has learned. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, a woman driving a car on 9th Avenue in front of Wendy’s near College Park […]
