St. Michael’s Cemetery preserves centuries of Pensacola history
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- One of Florida’s oldest existing cemeteries sits quietly in the middle of busy downtown Pensacola. Step through the gates of St. Michael’s Cemetery, and it becomes a trip back in time. At St. Michael’s, centuries of history lie quietly — but they are not silent....
Pensacola police make arrest in fentanyl-related death
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 22, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Police in Pensacola have charged a man with the overdose death of a woman on Thanksgiving in 2025. According to a news release from the Pensacola Police Department, 50-year-old Keoki Mantel Simmons is charged with the homicide of Mary...
Ruby Slipper Pensacola Toasts to 2026 with Seasonal Cocktails and Reverse Happy Hour
Pensacola, recently recognized by VIP Pensacola for having some of the city’s best Bloody Marys, is starting the new year with a fresh array of limited-time seasonal cocktails. These inventive additions to the beverage program combine Southern hospitality with the creative, vibrant spirit of New Orleans. New Seasonal...
Buffalo Rock opens Santa Rosa campus
Alabama-headquartered Buffalo Rock Co. has opened its new 47-acre Santa Rosa campus in Florida. The 352,800-square-foot facility will house 150-200 new jobs, as well as relocation of 200 positions. “This campus represents a monumental phase in Buffalo Rock’s long-term growth strategy and a major step forward for our...
Murder-for-hire, Santa Rosa’s longest lingering case closer to trial
In 2021, Milton business owner Sean Perdue had a successful paint and body shop, a young daughter he doted on, and hope for a loving romantic relationship. Divorced after 20 years, Perdue was looking for someone to build a life with and help him with his special needs child. He thought he found that special someone...
1-Year-Old Florida Girl Discovered Miles Away After Being Missing for More Than a Month
A 1-year-old girl who had been missing for more than a month has been safely located in another state,... The post 1-Year-Old Florida Girl Discovered Miles Away After Being Missing for More Than a Month appeared first on parentdiaries.com .
Pensacola family seeks justice in hit-and-run that injured teen on electric longboard
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Pensacola family is seeking justice weeks after an unsolved hit-and-run. The family also tried to take matters into their own hands hoping to find who's responsible. It happened on Burgess Road near West Florida High School around 8:30 p.m. The area has street lights but no...
20 years after Ivan, Navarre Beach homeowner offers to fix hurricane damage
A homeowner's appeal to Santa Rosa County to allow him to repair a multi-million dollar Navarre Beach residence that has been uninhabitable since Hurricane Ivan in 2004 did not receive a favorable reception Jan. 20 from the Board of County Commissioners. Gary Turner, whose home address is in Colorado, came to the...
Kerry Smith’s Pick for Zoning Board Rejected for Bad Online Behavior, Other Concerns
Randy Williams, left, was nominated by Commissioner Kerry Smith but rejected by the Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Zoning Board. District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith this morning failed to get board support to appoint his nominee, Randy Williams, to serve on the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board. Smith was...
Florida has a time-honored seafood market known for its exceptional royal red shrimp
If seafood could have a crown, it would be the royal red shrimp from Joe Patti’s. For decades, this Pensacola market has drawn fishermen, chefs, and seafood lovers to its bustling stalls, where the catch isn’t just fresh — it’s legendary. The air hums with the...

















