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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 · 1d

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The Gathering Place - Foley

The Gathering Place in Foley, Alabama is a great locally owned restaurant serving Southern comfort food for breakfast and lunch. 🏨Hotels: Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, America's Best Value Inn & Suites. 🐬Dolphin Tours: I personally love Cruise OB and Southern Rose. 📍Tours: Glow in the Dark Kayaking Experience...

Foley, AL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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Escambia County deputies allegedly seize nearly 1,000 grams of fentanyl, arrest 6

Six individuals were arrested following the execution of 28 search warrants during the Escambia County Sheriff's Office narcotics operation known as Operation Lucky Charms.

Escambia County, FL · 1d

The Money Overview

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Baldwin County, Ala. homeowners 65 and older with taxable income of $12,000 or less can be exempted from all property taxes, and new owners file by Dec. 31

Homeowners in Baldwin County, Ala., who are 65 or older and report $12,000 or less in taxable income on the federal return can be exempted from all property taxes on their primary residence, the county Revenue Commission says. The category is called H-3, and the county’s page says it leaves the owner “totally exempted from […] The post Baldwin County, Ala. homeowners 65 and older with taxable income of $12,000 or less can be exempted from all property taxes, and new owners file by Dec. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Baldwin County, AL · 17h

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Locals Are Going Crazy Over The Handmade Donuts At This Small Alabama Bakery

Some foods are fine, and some foods make you want to tell a complete stranger about them in a parking lot. The handmade donuts at City Donut in Orange Beach, Alabama fall firmly into the second category. This is a place that has earned its reputation one fresh, carefully crafted...

Orange Beach, AL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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Pensacola woman charged with murder after stabbing, officials say

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Pensacola woman after a deadly stabbing that was originally deemed self-inflicted. According to ECSO officials, 29-year-old Kordaja Lakita Smith was arrested on Nov. 4 and charged with second-degree murder. Deputies said […]

Pensacola, FL · 2d

OBA

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Two Cities Address Jurisdiction At New Beach Express Roundabout

Both cities already provide mutual aid for traffic accidents. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are working to clarify which city has jurisdiction over a new roundabout north of the Intracoastal Waterway. The proposed agreement would define the two cities' boundaries. Police already assist each other in the area. The cities are also discussing additional road improvements.

Orange Beach, AL · 1d

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3 Pensacola men arrested on fentanyl distribution charges after feds raid multiple homes

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Three Pensacola men are facing federal fentanyl distribution charges following the search of multiple Escambia County homes. Douglas Lewis, Jr., 49, Kenneth Savage, 47, and Emmit Crum, 48, of Pensacola, Florida, were all arrested on Oct. 29 on federal charges related to a multi-year conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, using telephone facilities to carry out the drug conspiracy, and maintaining a drug premises.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

OBA

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Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®. In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to...

Baldwin County, AL · 23h

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Baldwin County Honors Departing Commissioners

Baldwin County, AL. — (GSN) — As the largest county in Alabama by land area, Baldwin County spans approximately 2,027 total square miles—including 1,590 square miles of land—and is home to a population of over 230,000 residents. Navigating the needs of such an expansive and rapidly expanding region requires significant effort, as county commissioners must travel on a regular basis across wide distances to fully understand the complex issues facing their growing communities. Despite the heavy demands of managing regional development, local public officials typically do not receive much reward for their daily duties, serving primarily out of a commitment to their constituents.

Baldwin County, AL · 2d

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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...

Florida · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias must apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by Dec. 28

Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias have until Dec. 28, 2026 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce announced the federal-state program for the counties of Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington. The aid covers weeks of lost work beginning Oct. 11, 2026. Disaster […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 20h

WKRG News 5

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Pensacola man accused of setting a mobile home on fire with people inside, attempting to set second trailer on fire

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Pensacola man after he allegedly set a mobile home on fire and attempted to set a second one ablaze. According to an ECSO arrest report, 32-year-old Jerry Paige was charged with one […]

Pensacola, FL · 1d

WKRG News 5

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ALDOT seeks public input on Highway 31 improvements in Baldwin County

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed Highway 31 project in Baldwin County. The proposal would affect the area of U.S. 31 at US 90/98 and State Route 225. According to an ALDOT news release, a public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, from […]

Baldwin County, AL · 1d

WKRG News 5

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Art exhibit opening at Foley library to celebrate America’s history

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — An exhibit opening at the Foley Community Library is celebrating America’s history through art from a local artist. According to a city news release, George Wilson III’s artwork will be displayed at the library in the “250 Years of […]

Foley, AL · 18h

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Vinson pulls ahead in Escambia County District 4 race; recount set for Saturday

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Non-party affiliate Joe Vinson is now leading Escambia County's District 4 commission race. The Escambia County Canvassing Board spent Thursday reviewing more than 200 provisional ballots, as well as mail-in ballots that need signature issues reviewed. Prior to the review, incumbent Ashlee Hofberger held a 3-vote...

Escambia County, FL · 2d

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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 · 2d

WKRG News 5

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High school football scores: Round 1 Playoffs

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Be sure to check out the scores from the biggest games in Mobile County, Baldwin County and the Pensacola area from Round 1 of the playoffs of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday and Friday night scores: Bayside Academy’s home game versus Saint […]

Mobile County, AL · 1d

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Speeding Alabama driver flees traffic stop with two children on I-75

An Alabama woman who was pulled over for driving 95 mph on Interstate 75 with two children in the car was arrested after she fled the traffic stop and was later found walking along the highway. Philomena Therese Kaldawi, 27, of Silverhill, Ala., was arrested on a felony charge of...

Silverhill, AL · 2d

OBA

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Orange Beach Makos Hold Off Top-Seeded Charles Henderson for Historic First Playoff Victory

Makos make school history with first postseason football win. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — In the opening round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, the Orange Beach Makos secured a 21–20 victory over the top-seeded Charles Henderson Trojans. The win marks Orange Beach's first postseason victory and makes head coach Wade Waldrop the program's winningest coach.

Orange Beach, AL · 1d

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