Homeless advocate arrested at Pensacola event
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Police have released bodycam video of an exchange between an officer and a homeless advocate that led to an arrest. The officer, William Roper, approached Michael Kimberl this past Friday night during the “Food Not Bombs” community meal at MLK Plaza Downtown. The event has been a...
Business owner challenges Pensacola ordinance after misdemeanor warning at MLK Plaza
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza is a walkable median that sits between Chase and Gregory streets downtown. The city of Pensacola considers it a park, and like all city parks, it closes to the public at sunset, but many locals say it's nothing more than just a concrete island and should stay open.
Pensacola man receives 10-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 32-year-old Pensacola man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, and more than 40 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms...
Chick-fil-A planning move into old Dodge’s building. What we know.
International fast-food chain Chick-fil-A renewed its plans from earlier in the year to build a new Pensacola restaurant on East Nine Mile Road this month. Chick-fil-A wants to build its next Pensacola restaurant at 1757 E. Nine Mile Road, an approximately 1.8-acre parcel that used to hold Dodge’s Gas Station before...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coming to Pensacola This Sunday
The morning begins with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — where walkers will carry flowers of various colors that represent their personal connection to the disease. WHAT: On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia like Carolyn Davis, living with Alzheimer’s, and Kendrick...
Pensacola Lighted Boat Parade rescheduled
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola’s 2025 Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled because of weather, according to a Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce news release. The parade, originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, has been moved to Friday, Dec. 12 at 6:30. The forecast calls for a 95% chance of rain this...
Ladies in Faith Together Returns: A Spirit-Filled Morning Designed to Lift, Restore, and Encourage...
Momentum Church is excited to invite women (12 years and older) from across the Gulf Coast to LIFT: Ladies in Faith Together, a community where women find the encouragement they all need at different moments in life. The gathering will take place on Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 AM, hosted at Momentum Church’s...
Sims Middle School Dean Quits After Investigation
Sims Middle School’s Dean of Students, Joshua Parm, was placed on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave effective Sept. 11, 2025, pending the outcome of an investigation. He submitted his resignation on Nov. 17. The matter was reviewed by external investigative agencies. Once released by those agencies to the...
Escambia County schools look to hire more campus security officers
Video above: Should the school year be extended to make up for learning loss? ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Officials with Escambia County Public Schools are looking to hire more campus security officers. According to an ECPS news release, the perfect candidate would have law enforcement or military experience and a...
Escambia County deputies searching for missing endangered 27-year-old woman
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 27-year-old woman was reported missing in Escambia County on Wednesday. Deputies are seeking public assistance in locating Hailey Marie Forcheaux. Forcheaux last communicated with a family member at approximately 5:30 a.m., according to the ECSO. Deputies say patrol officers checked her...
