Pensacola Dream Center to gift new shoes during Homeless Christmas Shoe Blessing
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Dream Center will gift more than 300 new pairs of shoes to homeless men and women in the area, according to a news release. The Homeless Shoe Blessing event will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. […]
Escambia County Offers Scholarships for Local EMTs to Become Paramedics, Strengthening Emergency Services
Escambia County, Florida, has formed a partnership with Pensacola State College (PSC) to address the need for more paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the area. The county is providing scholarships to current EMTs so they can receive further training and become certified paramedics. In exchange,...
UWF named No. 1 education employer by Military Times
The University of West Florida has been ranked No. 15 on the national Best for Vets: Colleges list and No. 1 on the Best for Vets: Education Employers list released by Military Times. UWF also ranked No. 3 among all Florida institutions and No. 1 in the State University System of Florida.
Escambia County mourns loss of K-9 Gassman
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K-9 Gassman. Gassman reportedly died on Friday after an unexpected cardiac event. He has been with the sheriff’s office since October of 2023 alongside his...
Mayor Reeves Seeks “Harmonious Conclusion” to Kimberl Arrest, Offers Parking Lots for Food Distribution
—Mayor says 14-year “handshake agreement” created ambiguity that led to homeless advocate’s arrest in MLK Plaza— Mayor D.C. Reeves said Monday he hopes to reach a “harmonious conclusion” that will allow community advocate Mike Kimberl to continue feeding homeless individuals in downtown Pensacola, while also...
Rates to increase at Santa Rosa County Central Landfill
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 1, 2025 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Fees are set to increase at the Santa Rosa County Central Landfill. According to a news release from the county, the increase in fees will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, due to a rate resolution passed […]
Non-profit Overflow Health Alliance opens healthy eatery in Pensacola’s Cordova Mall
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Inside Pensacola's Cordova Mall, non-profit Overflow Health Alliance has launched its first restaurant. It's a spot designed to serve healthy food and support local programs. For workers at the new "Salads Sweets & Drinks" in Cordova Mall, the restaurant is more than a paycheck. "It means a...
Escambia County crash takes out light signal
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A single-vehicle crash Sunday morning has disabled a stoplight, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. According to the release, just after 3 a.m. Sunday, an SUV hit a power pole at the intersection of U.S. Highway 29 and Muscogee Road. The collision disabled the light at...
Pensacola police warn on how to protect purchases from holiday shopping theft
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s the most wonderful and the busiest time of the year. As shoppers head to the stores for their holiday purchasing, the Pensacola Police Department wants to remind everyone to stay wary of potential theft at both their homes and in store parking lots. “We will keep an eye on the […]
Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola prepares to house the homeless in new pallet shelters
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Earlier this year, two non-profits were selected by the city of Pensacola to receive pallet shelters to help tackle homelessness. 14 of those shelters went to ReEntry Alliance Pensacola. “Each unit has, as you come in, it’s got its own air conditioning unit. Its own heating...
