Residents forced out of West Pensacola homeless camp
Work began this weekend to begin clearing the brush around a West Pensacola railroad track. Typically, the work would happen with much notice or interest from the community, but it was a big deal for Billy Boyington. Boyington has been living off the railroad tracks in some woods near Brownsville for five years. It’s...
Pensacola Mom Jailed After 5-Year-Old Son Found in Bayfront Trash Bag
Deputies in Escambia County pulled a black trash bag from the water along Lillian Highway on Feb. 6 and found the body of a 5-year-old boy inside. By that evening, the child's mother, 36-year-old Pensacola resident Jalynda Smith, was under arrest and being held without bond on homicide-related charges. According...
When you can grab McDonald’s minty Shamrock Shake in the Panhandle
St. Patrick's Day isn't quite here yet, but Pensacolians can tell it's getting closer when they start seeing social media posts about the McGuire's annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and McDonald's brings out its fan-favorite Shamrock Shake. McDonald's will give fans plenty of time to grab its beloved Shamrock Shake in 2026...
Man arrested after girlfriend found dead in East Milton trailer
A man has been arrested for murder after his girlfriend was found dead in an East Milton residence, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Around 7:12 a.m. Feb. 13, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 11400 block of Floridale Drive in response to a report of an unconscious...
Florida teen charged in girlfriend’s killing captured on I-65 in north Alabama
A teen suspect in a Florida murder was captured in north Alabama. Dominic Van Wasshenova, 18, was taken into custody on Interstate 65 in Athens and remains held in the Limestone County Jail awaiting extradition to Santa Rosa County, authorities announced Tuesday. The investigation began at 7:12 a.m. Friday when...
Friends say repeated delays reopen wounds as Alabama continues to seek death penalty
The state of Alabama will continue seeking the death penalty against Marcus Spanevelo. He's charged with kidnapping resulting in the death of Cassie Carli during a custody exchange in 2022. Just days after she was last seen in Navarre, her body was found in a shallow grave inside a barn...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 2-16-26
Local weather report for Monday, February 16. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 51° to a high of 70°. Sunrise is 6:27 AM and Sunset 5:36 PM . Night. There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
International Women’s Day Leadership Luncheon
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce (PKACC) is proud to host the 4th Annual International Women’s Day Leadership Luncheon on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club. This highly anticipated event celebrates the achievements of women in leadership while inspiring...
Pensacola Beach parking/traffic study to wrap up in June as crowding continues
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- Officials are getting closer to finding a solution to the growing lack of parking on Pensacola Beach. The ongoing study that takes a look at traffic flow and identifies possible solutions now just has a few months left, as it will be completed in June. The...
Navarre Beach Bridge to close for inspection
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 16, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Navarre Beach Bridge will be closed temporarily later this week as inspections are done, according to Santa Rosa County officials. Lanes will be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, […]
