Mobile home fire on 50th Avenue in Escambia County caused by electrical issue
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A mobile home fire was reported in Escambia County on Monday evening. According to the county, fire happened in the 1500 block of N. 50th Avenue. Fire crews responded to the incident around 10 p.m. The county says there was visible light smoke once crews arrived....
With unanimous vote, Santa Rosa picks buyer for old Milton courthouse. What’s next
Santa Rosa commissioners were unanimous in supporting Bayou District Consulting and its partner, SMP Architecture, as the top choice to develop 3.6 acres of downtown Milton property where the vacated county courthouse now sits. The board authorized county staff to enter into negotiations with the would-be developer...
Pensacola businessman recovers tools after work van stolen in Gulf Coast crime spree
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Pensacola businessman thought he lost everything inside his work van after it was stolen in an overnight theft. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has recovered tens of thousands of dollars in cabinetry equipment that had been stolen from him. Anthony Edwards says the thieves didn't...
Man hospitalized after early morning shooting in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A man was shot and taken to the hospital after a shooting on Wednesday morning in Escambia County, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the incident occurred on the 1900 block of Gary Circle near West Avery Street around 6 a.m. His condition...
Traffic delays possible at Nine Mile Road interchange
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Construction in Escambia County may lead to traffic delays. According to a news release, inside lanes are set to close near Exit 5 on I-10 from Sunday, Jan. 18, to Thursday, Jan. 22, from 8 p.m. to 6 […]
See Potential Pensacola Bay Center Expansion: $189M Project Could Transform Downtown with New Event...
A comprehensive feasibility study commissioned by Escambia County reveals ambitious plans to modernize the aging Pensacola Bay Center and add two major new facilities that could generate nearly $60 million in annual economic impact for the region. The study by CSL and Legends Global outlines a three-pronged approach:...
City Council Rebels, Wants Grant Spent on Home Repairs
Twenty months after promising to use a federal housing grant to help up to 50 low-to-moderate income homeowners repair Hurricane Sally damage, the City of Pensacola has not taken a single application, repaired a single home, or even submitted the required implementation plan to begin the program. Now, Mayor D.C....
Escambia County, FL, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen cited for sewage violation
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Escambia County was cited for sanitation problems after state inspectors documented raw sewage, grease, and trash behind the restaurant, leading to an administrative complaint and a required follow-up inspection.
‘Nick Saban of high pressure’ may bring freezing rain to Penacola
What are the chances that Pensacola sees back-to-back snow ? Not zero, but freezing rain or sleet is more likely, says the National Weather Service. Another winter storm is shaping up to drive bitter cold arctic air toward Florida, according to AccuWeather . At the same time, moisture is forecast to rise northward...
Family still searching for answers 10 years after Brandy Maples’ death
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - Family members are still searching for answers a decade after investigators found Brandy Maples dead near Marlborough Village in Milton. Her niece, Kayla White, says she left a lasting impression on everyone she knew. “Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her would say that she...

















