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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

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This Florida Small Town Diner Serves Fried Fish So Good Locals Swear It Is The State’s Best-Kept Secret

A whole flounder, fried until the edges turn crisp, shows up on the menu of a small Florida diner that most beach traffic zooms past. That’s a bold move for a building with such a plain little face. The fish comes fried, grilled, or blackened, and the house fish...

Vernon, FL · 1d
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Pensacola News Journal

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Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux removed from team for failing to uphold standards

A Blue Angels pilot has been removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of team members, according to the Navy. Maj. Scott Laux, the opposing solo flying jet No. 6 and second-year member of the Blue Angels, was removed from the flight demonstration squadron and will not perform in the homecoming air show celebrating NAS Pensacola's 200-year anniversary , Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) confirmed to the News Journal Nov. 6. "Blue Angel #6 was removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of members of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron and will not participate in the team's remaining performance this season," CNATRA's public affairs office said in an emailed statement. A public affairs officer for CNATRA could not immediately provide the date that Laux was removed from the team or the circumstances that led to Laux's removal. It appears the U.S. Navy removed Laux's photo and bio under the Blue Angels' list of pilots on its official website. During the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show , the team flew five jets instead of the standard six. Who is Maj. Scott Laux? Maj. Scott Laux is from Chantilly, Virginia, and graduated from

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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Chipley welcomes The UPS Store with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce joined business owners Allison and Michael Hall on Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming The UPS Store to Chipley. The event was held at the store’s location at 1695 Main Street and was attended by family, friends, local officials, chamber representatives, and community members. Also participating in the ceremony was the Halls’ niece, Montana Nickell of Chipley, who serves as general manager of the new location. The UPS Store offers a variety of services, including printing, packing, shipping, mailbox services, and other business solutions for both residents and businesses throughout the area. The store is now officially open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured above are owners Allison and Michael Hall, Montana Nickell, chamber representatives, local officials, family members, and community supporters during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [AMBER PATINO | The News]

Chipley, FL · 2d
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Clerk's office returns $2M to Santa Rosa County as Amendment 3 budget hit looms

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County officials are bracing for major budget impacts after Florida voters this week approved Amendment 3 to the state constitution, a change expected to lower property taxes for homeowners with homestead exemptions. Local governments across the state have been sounding the alarm for...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d

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Walton County shares update on Hurricane Isaias debris removal

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Debris removal crews are working throughout Walton County following Hurricane Isaias, but officials say the cleanup will take time and require multiple passes through neighborhoods. Walton County Emergency Management said some neighborhoods will be reached before others because of the amount of debris left by...

Walton County, FL · 2d

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Navy lieutenant completes 5th IRONMAN in Panama City Beach in memory of friend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — Navy Lt. Will Clark competed in his fifth IRONMAN in Panama City Beach on Saturday, carrying the memory of his friend, Capt. Carlos Gallardo, with him. Clark continues to race to raise money and awareness for veterans. Loss of a friend. Gallardo, Clark’s...

Panama City Beach, FL · 1d

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Mayor Backs Donalds But City of Pensacola Votes for Jolly

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves backed Republican Byron Donalds for Governor and served as the co-chair of his Escambia County campaign with State Rep. Michelle Salzman. Reeves came out early for Donalds, announcing his endorsement at a June 2025 press conference: “I consider Byron and Erika Donalds friends. I’ve gotten to know her a lot this year in Leadership Florida, and she’s doing amazing things in education. I think Byron is a great guy who’s earned everything that he’s gotten. Just an impressive family. And yeah, he has my full support. I think he’s an amazing guy and I think he’ll be a great governor.”

Pensacola, FL · 4d

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Historic SS United States Set to Become the World's Largest Artificial Reef

Florida is set to gain the world’s largest artificial reef on Nov. 12, when Okaloosa County plans to deploy the 990-foot SS United States to a new resting place in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida’s Panhandle. According to Visit Florida’s media release, the proposed deployment location is 30° 07.148' N, 86° 46.755' W.

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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Celebrate Veterans Day with parades and more

The City of Crestview will host a Veterans Day parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will also recognize America’s 250th. The parade will proceed on Main Street in downtown Crestview. Crestview native and bronze medalist Mia Manganello will be the grand marshal. Veterans Day Celebration on...

Crestview, FL · 2d

Pensacola News Journal

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Election results, Blue Angels and Hugh Jackman in Pensacola's top news

It was another news-packed week in Pensacola with the 2026 midterm elections happening on Tuesdsay, news that a Blue Angels pilot was removed from the team coming to light during its homecoming air show and a surprise visit from Hugh Jackman. With a subscription to the Pensacola News Journal , you will receive full access to the work done by our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting your community. Who won Escambia, Santa Rosa races? Latest Florida election results Races for Pensacola City Council, Escambia Board of County Commissioners, Santa Rosa School Board, Milton Mayor and more were decided in the Florida general election on Tuesday. In Florida elections, the winner is the candidate with the most votes, even if they don't win an outright majority. However, a 60% majority is required to pass constitutional amendments. Here's a look at the election results: Election results: Who won Escambia, Santa Rosa races? Latest Florida election results Pensacola staple V. Paul's closes after 12 years V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante has permanently closed its doors at 29 Palafox Place after 12 years serving Pensacola. The restaurant shared in a social media

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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17 Veterans Will Sail an Engineless Viking Ship From Denmark to Pensacola

An open-deck Viking ship with no engine is scheduled to leave Roskilde, Denmark, on June 1, 2027, bound for Pensacola, Florida. The vessel will carry 25 men and women, including 17 military veterans. The Vinlandferth expedition will use a square sail and 18 oars to cross the North Atlantic before...

Pensacola, FL · 5h

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Some Pensacola neighborhoods flagged as eligible for FPL underground power line conversion

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida Power and Light is continuing its campaign to expand its underground power lines. This week, some Pensacola residents were told their neighborhood is eligible for the conversion. The Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP) says the swap from overhead to underground would make the grid more storm...

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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America 250 parade to march through downtown Crestview Saturday

CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A parade celebrating 250 years of American independence is coming to downtown Crestview on Saturday, Nov. 7, and an Olympic medalist will lead the way. The America 250 Grand Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street, according to the Okaloosa County America 250 Commission. Expect...

Crestview, FL · 2d

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Blue Angels wrap 2026 show season at NAS Pensacola Homecoming Airshow

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Hundreds of thousands of fans made their way to NAS Pensacola to catch the grand finale of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' show season on Saturday. The 2026 homecoming airshow marked the end of the demonstration squadron's performance. They closed out this year with 32 shows nationwide.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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A Pageant Competitor and a Potter Walk Into Military Repair Shops and Win

Diana Diaz Zamora started competing in pageants around age 14. Later she launched her own wedding-planning business. Then she watched a video of Sailors working a carrier flight deck and called a Navy recruiter, then walked into his office the next day. Carter Degraffenried took a quieter road. At Nellis...

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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SS United States to leave Mobile for planned sinking off Florida coast

Mobile, AL · 2h

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Robertson Lake Conservation Area opens to public in Escatawpa

ESCATAWPA, Miss. (WLOX) — The Robertson Lake Conservation Area in Escatawpa is open to the public, and about 25 volunteers are preparing the property for visitors. The volunteers are transforming an overgrown property into a new outdoor destination along the waters of Robertson Lake. The conservation area is off...

Escatawpa, MS · 2d

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Mobile Mayor: TIF districts will improve neighborhoods

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis posted in his regular e-mail on Wednesday, November 4, Good Evening Mobile, his thoughts on why Tax Increment Financing Districts, or TIF’s, are beneficial. Here is part of the post:. You all may have heard the term TIF lately. Let me...

Mobile, AL · 13h