Police: Man in chef outfit wanted for hit-and-run in Downtown Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man is wanted for a hit-and-run crash in Downtown Pensacola caught on surveillance video this past weekend. Pensacola Police say it happened early Sunday around 2:50 a.m. in the 300-block of E Government Street. Video shows a man in a chef outfit walking up an alley,...
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2025 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reported two people were shot Tuesday evening. According to the ECSO, the shooting occurred at around 7:15 p.m. A male victim was found in the Whataburger parking lot at Boone and Pensacola...
Breeze Airways adding Pensacola-Orlando nonstop service
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Breeze Airways today announced it will add nonstop air service from Pensacola to Orlando. Although service doesn’t begin until March 1, 2026, travelers can book nonstop travel starting today. Flights will depart on Thursdays and Sundays. The price for a one-way ticket is set at...
Southwest to add new seasonal nonstop flight at Pensacola Airport PNS
Southwest Airlines will offer a seasonal nonstop flight between Pensacola (PNS) and Baltimore (BWI) next year. Nonstop flights from the Pensacola International Airport will expand to a total of 23 destinations in June 2026. Pensacola travelers can start booking nonstop flights to Baltimore on Saturdays, with routes...
Lumon May Takes Leading Role in 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign
—Escambia County native to co-lead economic development platform in David Jolly’s gubernatorial bid— The announcement positions May as a significant voice in a campaign that’s centering its message on affordability, education, and economic opportunity across Florida. From Local Leadership to Statewide Influence....
Mayor asks Pensacola landlords to ease rent during Palafox project
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is asking Palafox landlords to give businesses on the street a break on rent, and he is asking private parking lot owners to provide discounts during the construction of the "Reimagine Palafox" project. Reeves sent a letter laying out his two specific requests to property owners this week,...
Did Anyone Witness the Mid-Air Explosion Over the Gulf an Hour Ago from I-10?
An intriguing event has caught the attention of many on social media. A mid-air explosion was reportedly seen over the Gulf about an hour ago, with the sighting being made from I-10. The observer who reported this was quick to note that there were no re-entries scheduled for that day, adding an extra layer of mystery...
Patronis criticizes ‘sniper’ speeding tickets after traffic stop off of Three Mile Bridge
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Thousands of vehicles travel the Three Mile Bridge every day. Many motorists know that once you enter Gulf Breeze, you need to follow the 35 mile per hour speed limit. If you don't, you could get pulled over. That's what happened to Congressman Jimmy Patronis recently....
The Quiet Advantage Buyers Have Right Now in Pensacola
It’s easy to think that rising interest rates mean it’s the wrong time to buy a home, but if you look past the headlines, you’ll find something different happening right here in Pensacola. The truth? Opportunity doesn’t disappear in a changing market, it simply shifts. On The Zimmern Team, we’ve seen every type of...
Pensacola motorcycle chase ends in fiery truck crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’: Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola first responders are working the scene of a motorcycle vs. truck crash that resulted in a fire. News 5 has learned that the motorcycle driver allegedly fled from police after they tried to stop them, but ended up hitting […]
