Some parking lots fill and close early for Blue Angels show Saturday
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Going to the Blue Angels demonstration in Pensacola Saturday?. One parking lot was said to have become full and closed as early as 3:30 a.m. Here is a post from the Blue Angels Practice Info Facebook page. Good Saturday Morning!. Just a reminder that today’s show...
Harper Records Gem, Offense Struggles in 1-0 Loss to Pensacola
COLUMBUS, Ga., — Landon Harper set a new career high after tossing eight scoreless innings in the Columbus Clingstones' (8-7, 34-47) 1-0 loss to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (9-6, 43-40) on Thursday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: After neither offense could find any momentum to begin the game,...
GALLERY: Escambia County approves public resources for maintenance of Jordan Cemetery
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An old cemetery in Escambia County is in disrepair. It's because it's abandoned. There is no one at the cemetery to specifically to maintain the property, leaving it up to family members of loved ones to keep it in good shape. Now, the county is stepping...
‘It’s the real deal:’ Blue Angels amaze thousands during Red, White and Blues dress...
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (WALA) - Red, White, and Blues week always brings a packed crowd to Pensacola Beach, with the annual dress rehearsal being a can’t miss experience. Most of this year’s crowd made it out to the beach bright and early to make sure they got the perfect spot to watch the Blues.
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: SSG Richard Dornellas
WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Staff Sergeant Richard Dornellas who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Staff Sergeant Richard Dornellas.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT FRIDAY 7-11-25
Local weather report for Friday , July 11. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 78° to a high of 91°. Sunrise is 5:53 AM and Sunset 7:52 PM . Night There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
Truth for Youth founder Rev. John Powell has died
Reverend John Powell, who died this week, is being remembered for his “unwavering” commitment to uplift the lives of people in the Pensacola community. Powell passed away early Thursday, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 73. Support Local Stories. Support Public Media. Powell has been recognized...
Pensacola police investigating death on Bay Bridge
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Police Department officers are investigating after a person was found dead on the Bay Bridge pedestrian path. According to officials, the person was found near the Gulf Breeze side of the path. “This location of the body is near Wayside Park on the Pensacola side,” a police...
Bree Kuhn serving life sentence in Ocala, Florida, for murdering husband Collin Turner
It's been nearly a year since a jury convicted Bree Kuhn for murdering her husband , Collin Turner, in their Gulf Breeze home in 2021. Kuhn, then a U.S. Navy chief petty officer, shot and killed Turner , a 33-year-old retired U.S. Marine, after an hours-long argument escalated to violence at the couple's home in Gulf...
‘It’s the Gulf:’ Escambia County renames Gulf of Mexico in split vote
In a crowded chamber with standing room only, the Escambia County Commission voted 3 to 2 Thursday evening to replace references to the Gulf of Mexico with Gulf of America in all future county ordinances. Support Local Stories. Support Public Media. The vote followed a lengthy and emotional public hearing,...