Florida Panhandle teen faces up to 20 years after threatening Pensacola police officer’s life,...
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty after threatening to kill a local police officer. According to a Department of Justice news release, 19-year-old Tamal W. Jenkins pleaded guilty to interstate threatening communication with intent to...
Florida tops list for harsh penalties, according to study on national prison sentences
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida is ranked at the top of the list for harsh punishments, according to a new study on national prison sentences. The report suggests Florida has the country's toughest prison sentences. One attorney says the numbers in this study are missing some important context. The study was...
I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange to face construction in Escambia County
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 19, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — I-10 at the U.S. 29 Interchange at Exit 10 will face construction-related traffic disruptions the week of Sunday, Jan. 18. Lane closures are planned to occur on North Palafox Street between Whitehead Drive and Hope Drive for...
Sip, Savor & Support Sacred Heart at Wine on the Water
Pensacola’s waterfront will come alive on Saturday, March 7th, as Wine on the Water returns for its second year at Blue Wahoos Stadium. From 1–4 PM, guests are invited to gather for an elevated afternoon of food, wine, and community, all set against the breathtaking beauty of Pensacola Bay.
Build Reverb by Hard Rock: Subcontractor Meeting 8 a.m. on 1/20
Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) will be holding its second Project Information Meeting for interested subcontractors and suppliers for Lot 5-Maritime Park from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. A 247-unit apartment complex and a 147-key Reverb by Hard Rock hotel, including a 325-space parking podium, will be...
Winter Restaurant Week returns to Pensacola with affordable, world-class dining
The Great Southern Restaurants will once again team up to present Winter Restaurant Week . In step with similar events in cities all around the country, Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration that offers residents and visitors alike world-class dining at a great value. Here’s everything you need to know about...
DUI trial ready to begin in death of motorcyclist dragged 400 feet
A Pensacola Beach woman will go on trial this week for causing the death of a Texas motorcyclist vacationing in Pensacola Beach. Ann Killough, 62 , is scheduled to have a jury selected Jan. 20 for her charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide after she allegedly hit Scout Anderson and dragged his body over...
Escambia County alerts residents after fake zoning invoices flood inboxes
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County is warning residents about a scam in the area. According to a county news release, residents have reported receiving emails claiming to be from the Escambia County Planning Board. The emails are requesting payment in order to approve applications for rezoning requests....
Pensacola marks MLK Day with vibrant parade showcasing community unity
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The annual MLK Parade took place Monday morning in Downtown Pensacola on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The parade featured floats from local businesses, churches, organizations, school bands, and elected officials. "Each float is decorated according to the year’s theme, showcasing the community’s...
Nearly 40 grams of meth seized during Beal Parkway stop
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A traffic stop in Fort Walton Beach led to the arrest of a Navarre woman on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) announced that 39-year-old Tabitha Keesey was taken into custody on January 10 following a...
