Escambia County robbery suspect arrested with K9’s assistance, officials say
Video above: Property crime statistics ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man is in custody after allegedly robbing someone, and it’s thanks to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K9, officials said. On Monday, ECSO deputies responded to a report of robbery at a Wells Fargo Bank, according to an ECSO Facebook post....
Man arrested after 671 Ibs of cannabis found hidden in orange shipment in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man was arrested after more than 600 pounds of drugs were seized in Pensacola on Monday. Roberto Feria faces a felony drug trafficking charge. Officers at the Agriculture Inspection Station conducted an inspection on a semi-truck hauling oranges from Visalia, California. During the inspection,...
Pensacola man indicted on murder charge
Video above: What are the most reported crimes in America ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Pensacola has been indicted on a murder charge in Escambia County. According to a news release, Joseph Michael Davis, 55, was indicted on first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon charge and burglary of a...
FHP finds Texas semi-truck driver dead in Santa Rosa County
Florida Highway Patrol troopers discovered a dead Texas man inside of a semi-truck in Santa Rosa County Feb. 17. Troopers responded to Interstate 10 near mile marker 28 for a welfare check on the semi-truck's driver, a 49-year-old from Wharton, Texas. "Upon arrival the occupant of the semi was found unconscious and...
UPDATE: Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting at Pensacola’s Carlton Palms
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A male suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Pensacola late Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. at the Carlton Palms Condominiums on Garden Street. Police say a caller described a man firing shots inside the residential complex. According to police, the...
One person killed in crash involving motorcycle on North W Street in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One person was killed in a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Escambia County on Wednesday evening. According to the county, the crash occurred at North W Street and Beverly Parkway at approximately 5:30 p.m. The county says no one was transported from the scene. The...
More than 60 Pensacola workers lose jobs as Polynt Group shuts down former Reichhold...
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Polynt Group, formerly known as Reichhold Composites, is closing its plant in Pensacola. The company said they ceased operations in September. An employee who's worked with the plant for more than 20 years says the more than 60 workers were notified last year and the union was dissolved in...
District Titles Won by 3 Pensacola Area Girls Wrestlers
Local high school girls wrestlers competed in the district championships on February 14, with Niceville claiming the district title and Gulf Breeze finishing fourth. Three wrestlers emerged victorious in their weight classes, while ten local athletes secured their spots to advance to the Region 1-1A championship....
Anderson Subaru and United Way Team Up to Put New Shoes on Pensacola Kids’...
Local dealership brings national Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties— For too many children in our community, something as basic as a sturdy pair of shoes is a luxury their families can’t afford. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Anderson Subaru and the United Way of West Florida partner to host...
Escambia County opens applications for 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program
Escambia County is now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County youth between the ages of 16 - 24. Participants will get the opportunity to work in a variety of county departments including the Escambia County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector's...

















