NAS Pensacola closing to public for the holidays
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Naval Air Station Pensacola is set to close to the public for the holiday. According to a NAS Pensacola news release, the closures will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Only […]
Gas station robbery suspect nabbed in Santa Rosa County, held with no bond
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing a gas station over the weekend. Jairo Hernandez Cruz, 20, was booked in the Santa Rosa County Jail on Sunday around 9:30 p.m., News […]
Pensacola’s Saenger Theatre hosts sold out ‘Drag Queen Christmas’ amid controversy
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A controversial traveling show is performing Tuesday night at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. Florida attorney general James Uthmeier criticized the city for allowing "A Drag Queen Christmas" at a taxpayer-funded facility. It's the only show to sell out the venue this year. Uthmeier and hundreds of...
Pensacola woman sentenced in tax fraud, identity theft case
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 22, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A woman from Pensacola has been sentenced to prison for tax fraud and identity theft. According to a U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida news release, Khristine N. Harper, 42, will serve two years in prison for 20 […]
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: LCpl James Newcomb
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Lance Corporal James Newcomb who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Lance Corporal James Newcomb.
Pensacola man honors late brother with Christmas lights display
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A resident on Jaysen Court in Pensacola is spreading holiday cheer through a fantastic light display. Homeowner Dorian Ard began putting the display together in August and finished by October. The lights will be on all night on Christmas Eve to guide Santa’s sleigh. He began the tradition...
Latest Update on New Palafox Project
The City of Pensacola’s long-anticipated Palafox Street reconstruction project will begin Jan. 5. At Mayor D.C. Reeves’ press conference this morning, Adrianne Walker, the city’s Strategic Initiatives Project Officer, outlined the project timeline and revealed details about parking arrangements that will remain in...
Escambia County tops in annual Peanut Butter Challenge
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 23, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia Extension has finished in first place for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Escambia County saw 4,214 jars of peanut butter donated throughout the month of October. The UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University...
Pensacola sets deadlines for ‘Reimagine Palafox’ project starting January 5
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola is setting deadlines before work starts for the "Reimagine Palafox" project next month. Work is set to begin on Monday, January 5, at 6 a.m. All furniture in the street right of way between Garden and Main streets needs to be moved by...
Pensacola Mardi Gras Second Line Tuesdays 2026 – Where Palafox Gets a Groove
Pensacola Mardi Gras is excited to announce PMG Second Line Tuesdays 2026, a new weekly Mardi Gras gathering designed to bring music, movement, and unmistakable Mardi Grasenergy to downtown Pensacola at a pivotal and exciting moment for Palafox Street. Beginning Tuesday, January 6, just one day after Reimagine...
