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Pensacola night club shooting leaves 1 man in hospital with 3 gunshot wounds
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — It happened inside Paparazzi Lounge and Bar in downtown Pensacola around 9 Sunday night: multiple witnesses called 911 to report a shooting. Pensacola Police Department Public Information Officer Mike Wood said they received a call around 9 p.m. “There was a normal crowd inside, and disturbance began, and shots were fired,” […]
Severe thunderstorms cause flooding, road closures in Pensacola area. Here's what we know
A line of severe thunderstorms in the late morning and early afternoon on Monday placed Escambia and Santa Rosa counties under a number of warnings, watches and advisories. The storms have since moved out of the Pensacola area, but flooding remains the main risk for the rest of the day, as some areas saw more than 2 inches. ...
Track power outages in Escambia, Santa Rosa as more storms pass by
Days after getting hit with a line of severe thunderstorms that took down trees, damaged buildings and knocked out power for residents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, more storms are sweeping through the area causing a risk of flooding. As of 3:40 p.m., Escambia River Electric Cooperative's outage map for the...
Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board cracking down on noise problem
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board is making changes to curb the effects of the “loud noise pollution” in the downtown area, according to a press release. Changes include deploying additional officers with the Pensacola Police Department “to crack down on drivers who cause disturbance,” according to the DIB release. Pensacola police […]
Pensacola Salvation Army to celebrate National Salvation Army Week
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Salvation Army in Pensacola is celebrating National Salvation Army Week, a week to “honor the work and ministry of the Salvation Army in Pensacola,” by “hosting a few events around town,” according to a release. National Salvation Army Week happens from May 13-19 as declared by the United States Congress […]
What Ascension patients should know about cyberattack as some hospitals return EMS transfers
Ascension is still reeling from an apparent cybersecurity attack that brought its systems down nationwide Wednesday morning. In a statement, an Ascension spokesperson said that the company reacted immediately to the attack by initiating an investigation while simultaneously employing remediation efforts. Almost a week later, the impact of the attack...
Thunderbirds to join Blue Angels for NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be joining the Blue Angels for the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow this fall. NAS Pensacola made the announcement Monday morning after teasing the collaboration last week. The show is set for Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. “Having our military’s...
‘I Want to Get 12 Moms and Dads On That Jury and Judge If What I Did Was Fair’: Florida Man Charged for Pulling Gun On Uber Driver Who Dropped His Daughter Off After She Snuck Out
Authorities say a Florida father pointed a gun at an Uber driver’s face, forced him to the ground, and took pictures of his license after […] ‘I Want to Get 12 Moms and Dads On That Jury and Judge If What I Did Was Fair’: Florida Man Charged for Pulling Gun On Uber Driver Who Dropped His Daughter Off After She Snuck Out
Pensacola church receives $20K grant from 'Hope Florida' to aid foster children, families
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Pensacola church is receiving a $20,000 grant from "Hope Florida" -- an initiative started by first lady Casey DeSantis. The program launched in 2021 as a way for the government to connect people in need to faith-based organizations. First Baptist Church Pensacola joined right away. Church...
10 dishes that will give you a taste of Pensacola living. And no, they’re not all seafood
It's no secret that Pensacola is filled with good food to try. However, when a friend comes into town for a weekend, there's pressure to pick out the best option from a long list of must-try dishes. Luckily, we've done the hard work for you. Here we have a list...
Angels help children deal with pain, grief
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- When young are people hurting and suffering from any loss of a loved one, they have a place to turn where professionals can help them through their grief. It's at a special place where the doors are open and there is no charge -- only the invitation of the Angels In Our Midst.
Governor DeSantis and First Lady award $20,000 to seven nonprofit organizations in recognition of Hope Florida’s success
Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis recently recognized the significant contributions of seven nonprofit organizations in the Panhandle through the Hope Florida Initiative. Each organization was awarded $20,000 to continue their work in assisting Floridians towards prosperity and self-sufficiency. Among the recipients were the St. Andrew Christian Care Center, Food for Thought Outreach, A Bed 4 Me Foundation, Caring & Sharing of South Walton, BeGenerous, and Vision of Hope. Additionally, the First Baptist Church of Pensacola was honored for being one of the top five needs-meeting Hope Florida CarePortal churches in the state.
33 Teams in 33 Days: Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — High school football spring practice continues for teams along the Gulf Coast. WKRG’s in-depth look into local programs turns the spotlight to Orange Beach in our “33 Teams in 33 Days.” There is a lot of excitement in Orange Beach with new head coach Wade Waldrop at the helm. Waldrop […]
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