51 international teachers help to fill vacancies in Escambia County schools this year
Some Escambia County Public Schools teachers bring a firsthand worldwide perspective to their students and classrooms. This year, the school district has 51 international teachers from all over the globe – ranging from as far as the Philippines to as close Jamaica. The district also has educators from Chile,...
Students at Longleaf Elementary School welcomed back for 2025 school year
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Students in Escambia County, Florida headed back to school Monday. There was a lot of excitement in the air at Longleaf Elementary School, as students got back in the classroom, hopping out of their cars as staff members greeted them. “It’s always exciting to see the faces, so the kids...
VELOCITY INTRODUCES NEW MODERNIZED 1973-79 DENTSIDE F-SERIES TRUCKS
Pensacola, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2025) – Velocity, an industry leader in classic vehicle modernization, has just announced new additions to its lineup of modernized classic F-series trucks. Known for their concaved body lines, the all-new 1973-79 “Dentside” Ford pickups are fully reimagined by the Velocity team with...
Molino shooting victim arrested hours later following unrelated domestic dispute: ECSO
MOLINO, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of shots being fired on Cedartown Rd in Molino on Tuesday morning. Deputies said two cousins traveled from Atmore to a Molino home around 4 o’clock in the morning. “A male and a female who are cousins arrive at the female’s...
Pensacola Energy repaying $16 million to customers after illegal franchise fee ruling
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Many Pensacola Energy customers are getting checks in the mail these days from a $16 million class action lawsuit. The payouts come from the settlement of that lawsuit. According to attorneys, nearly 35,000 customers were impacted. This involves natural gas customers within Pensacola city limits...
Florida City Under Investigation Over ‘Excessive Spending’
Pensacola is being audited by Florida's Department of Government Efficiency over concerns about its spending.
‘A Conversation in Black and White:’ Recalling friendship at Pensacola High School during integration
The Equity Project Alliance's 2025 Conversation in Black and White is being held this week. This year’s event highlights the experiences of Ernest Dawson and Dick Appleyard, who came of age and became friends in the late 1960s, one of the most racially-turbulent periods in American history. Support Local...
Santa Rosa County career fair set for military, veterans and their families
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County is hosting a special career fair aimed at military, veterans, and their families. While the career fair is open to anyone looking for a job, it is focused on military, veterans, their spouses, and dependents who live in Santa Rosa County, according to a Santa Rosa […]
City’s CRA votes to sell Pensacola Motor Lodge for affordable housing redevelopment
PENSACOLA. Fla. -- The Pensacola Motor Lodge could soon have a new owner. On Monday afternoon, the city's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 4-1 on the intent to sell the property. This comes after the previous developer failed to get the proper tax credit to convert the property into affordable...
Foley plans road, intersection improvements
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Foley is working with Baldwin County to enhance traffic flow in the city, with new traffic signals and traffic circles. According to a City of Foley news release, the city is moving forward on plans to put in traffic circles on Michigan Avenue at Cedar and Juniper streets. Baldwin County will […]
