Pensacola FL

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Pensacon has returned to the Bay Center in Pensacola, bringing thousands of fans together for one big celebration of pop culture. The Gulf Coast’s biggest convention brings together fans of comics, wrestling, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy all under one roof. Attendees said...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The annual ‘Pensacon’ convention has kicked off in Downtown Pensacola’s Bay Center with fans ready to celebrate all their favorite genres like sci-fi, horror, anime and more. A lineup of celebs featured this weekend has everyone excited, with Star Trek’s Will Wheaton,...

PENSACOLA, FL --- Pensacola Police said an E-bike rider was seriously hurt after they were struck by a car Saturday Morning. Police said they were called to 14th Avenue and Gregory Street near the Chappie James Memorial Bridge just after midnight. Police said the E bike rider was going south...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- New legislation could impact how some fire stations are funded in Santa Rosa County. Representative Nathan Boyles is proposing to excuse churches from paying non-ad valorem taxes. It's a funding source that currently supports fire districts in the county. He’s also proposing lower rates...

If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, and the deadline is coming up fast — 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will waive adoption fees for all cats and dogs at the shelter in celebration of "National Love Your Pet Day" beginning Friday until Saturday. A $15 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. To...

UPDATE (7:39 a.m.): A news release from a PPD spokesperson states that the victim is in stable condition. The release also states that the cyclist was traveling southbound on 14th Avenue near Gregory Street when they failed to stop at the stop sign. The E-Biker rider was cited for running the stop sign. PENSACOLA,...

Inspire Communities of Florida and Corporate Contractors Inc. reveal details of a transformative two-phase project that promises to reshape Pensacola’s waterfront downtown. Lot 5 is a 1.5-acre parcel sitting immediately north of and fronting Blue Wahoos Stadium. Under this proposal, it would become the first phase of...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A woman was sentenced Friday for her role in a deadly pill mill operation in Pensacola off of University Parkway. Beverly Wilson received 10 years probation and will serve her time in Virginia. Wilson is the wife of Dr. Bill Wilson, who was also sentenced last...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The issue of customary use is back in the spotlight Thursday night. Escambia County commissioners discussed whether to open access to the public at Perdido Key. The other option would be leaving the beach access to private property owners, who argue they're paying for the land.