18-year-old Pensacola bicyclist critically injured in crash at Olive Road intersection
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An 18-year-old bicyclist was critically injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Escambia County. It happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Olive Road and Charter Oaks Drive. According to FHP, a black sedan driven by a 34-year-old Pensacola man approached the stop sign at...
Escambia and Santa Rosa sheriffs frustrated by ICE’s recruitment tactics
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two Northwest Florida sheriffs are among a growing number of law enforcement leaders expressing frustration with immigration and customs enforcement. They say the feds are trying to recruit their deputies, and they don't like the way they're going about it. Escambia County Sheriff Chip...
CROWBAR’s KIRK WINDSTEIN To Perform Seated On Upcoming Tour With EYEHATEGOD Due To Severe...
Crowbar frontman and sludge metal icon Kirk Windstein will be performing seated when the band kicks off their U.S. co-headlining tour with Eyehategod this week. The trek begins August 7 in Orlando, FL — already sold out — and runs through August 31 in Pensacola, FL, with a special Rocks Off Concert Cruise show in New...
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and Escambia County cut the ribbon for 14 new homeowners
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Escambia County and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity hosted ribbon cuttings for four new homes on Wednesday morning. That includes Rodisha Chester, who cut the ribbon on a brand new affordable home located on what’s affectionately known as the alphabet streets. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity...
Saying “Yes” To A Life You Love
For me, health and wellness go far beyond fitness routines or balanced meals—it’s about loving what I do, and feeling purpose in every role I step into. Every “yes” I’ve spoken—whether to an odd job, an educational opportunity, a new connection, or a daunting challenge—has led me to where I stand today. It’s all been...
Pensacola Beach Chamber Launches RADIATE: Leadership Lab
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of its newest and most radiant initiative yet: RADIATE: Leadership Lab, a leadership development program created to cultivate compassionate, confident, and service-driven leaders rooted in the values of hospitality and community. With a focus on...
Aging sewer lines trigger new wastewater spill in Escambia County
For the seventh time this year, a sewage spill has contaminated waterways in Escambia County. On Saturday morning, an aging sewer line ruptured near the intersection of Scenic Highway and Olive Road, releasing an estimated 9,000 gallons of wastewater into Skinner Mill Creek, which flows directly into Escambia Bay....
Sheila Agee: ‘If I could, I would trade places’ with murder victim
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Court TV) — Sheila Agee took the stand in her own defense on Wednesday, describing her relationship with victim Brooklyn Sims and denying she would have ever caused her harm. Agee is charged with murdering Sims, who was shot and killed by Agee’s son, Keith Agee. Prosecutors say Sheila encouraged...
Florida ‘revenge’ mom found guilty in murder case
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Sheila Agee has been found guilty of principal first-degree premeditated murder for her role in the murder of 18-year-old Brooklyn Sims. After closing arguments from Chief Assistant State Attorney of the First Judicial Circuit Bridgette Myers Jensen and Agee’s defense attorney David Ackerman,...
The Beef Brisket At This Unfussy BBQ Joint In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly smoked brisket that time stands still – that’s exactly what happens at Hot Spot Barbecue in Pensacola, Florida. This unassuming brick building with smoke billowing from its outdoor smokers isn’t trying to impress anyone with fancy frills, yet it manages to impress...