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Pensacola begins budget cuts across all 18 city departments as leaders plan next steps

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola is faced with the reality of making deep cuts to all 18 city departments after Amendment 3 passed. It was the first thing Mayor D.C. Reeves spoke about Tuesday morning at his weekly news conference. He says the city will collect $4.2 million...

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Local nonprofits are helping to restore tree canopy after Hurricane Isaias

After Hurricane Isaias slammed the Panhandle last month, it took countless trees in the area. Two local nonprofits are working to assess and help restore the tree canopy. Mary Gutierrez, executive director of Earth Ethics, launched the Panhandle Tree Replacement Project shortly after Isaias. “A lot of friends were talking...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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Eglin Federal Credit Union donates $50,000 to United Way Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts

Eglin Federal Credit Union is donating $50,000 to support Hurricane Isaias recovery, splitting the money evenly between United Way Emerald Coast and United Way of West Florida, according to a Nov. 5 news release. The $25,000 donation to United Way Emerald Coast will support recovery efforts in Okaloosa and Walton...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 2d

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Amendment 3 Hands Escambia a $38 Million Hole, Cuts Will Be Painful

The Commission Couldn’t Agree on $1 Million for FY 2026-27. Voters approved the property tax cut. Now five commissioners—who spent the summer fighting over interns, office furniture and a $5,000 veterans grant—have to find cuts nearly 40 times larger than anything they could agree on in September.

Escambia County, FL · 2d

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Taking Out a 43-Inch Live Oak Could Cost a Pensacola Homeowner $6,000 Under Tree Rules the City Council First Votes On Nov. 12

Pensacola's proposed tree rules would raise the fee to remove a 40-inch-plus live oak from $75 to $1,000 and lift the homeowner cap to $5,000. First vote Nov. 12.

Pensacola, FL · 17h

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Spilling the Beans: Cafes Around Pensacola That You Will Love

Around Pensacola, there are plenty of local cafes that offer tasty treats, delicious drinks, and a great place to relax or study. Whether you’re searching for a quiet study corner, a sweet treat after school, or a fun hangout spot for you and your friends, these local cafés are worth checking out!

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Pensacola Baptist Hospital to add 40 acute-care beds, aims to hire 80 or more nurses

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Baptist Hospital is preparing to add 40 new beds at its main campus. Officials say they could need 80 or more nurses to staff them. The new beds are for acute care. They'll go in the Henderson building. Hospital officials say the expansion is driven by rising patient volumes in emergency rooms and procedural areas.

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Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 2d

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America at the Helm – An 11th-Hour Appeal to Save What a Nation Once Built

Today, on Veterans Day, Americans will raise the flag to honor those who served. That same day, Okaloosa County plans to deliberately sink what World War II veterans helped build. Before America could reach for the stars, we first crossed oceans and dared to dream of what others declared impossible.

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

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TIGERS RETURN TO GULF BREEZE ZOO

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is celebrating the return of tigers with the arrival of three young cubs, who made their public debut on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m., when guests were offered an exciting opportunity to see one of the world’s most iconic and endangered big cats. The...

Gulf Breeze, FL · 3d

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Pensacola marks Veterans Day at 11th hour with parade, ceremony and WWII flyover

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Today, we honor all who have served our nation in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Every year, the Northwest Florida community comes out full force to honor the people who have fought to keep us free. In Pensacola, veterans and...

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Bands on the Bayou sets date for 2026 concert series finale

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 11, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The final show of the Bands on the Bayou, originally scheduled for October, has been rescheduled. According to a news release, Cowboy Park will perform Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E. […]

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Local Pulse Weekend Top 10

Grab your calendar, it’s time to plan your weekend! 🎉🍖🏀 And it’s bringing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our community. From delicious barbecue and college soccer to a downtown 5K, live music, basketball, and a brand-new family entertainment destination, there is plenty to keep the family busy.

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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport plans multistory parking garage with up to 2,000 spaces

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is moving toward building a multi-level parking garage that would add 1,500 to 2,000 spaces at an estimated cost of $50 million to $75 million, with the airport expecting to pay about 85% of the cost from its own funds. Airports Director Tracy Stage...

Destin, FL · 3d

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First 200 Customers at ALDI Cantonment Grand Opening to Receive Gift Cards

Cantonment residents will soon have another option for saving on their weekly grocery bill. ALDI is opening its newly converted store at 1550 S. Highway 29, bringing its value-focused shopping experience, exclusive products, and streamlined store format to the community. The community is invited to celebrate the opening during a...

Cantonment, FL · 3d

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2026 Miss Snowball Derby Pageant To Kick Off Festivities In Pensacola

Historic Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola will once again host the annual Five Flags Speedway Miss Snowball Derby Pageant on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. CT. This year, the annual tradition will celebrate its twelfth year of crowning a Miss Snowball Derby. Watch Live 2026 Miss Snowball Derby Pageant As a hostess of sorts for the 59th Annual Snowball Derby, America’s most prestigious short track race, ladies will vie to become Miss Snowball Derby and be a part of all events and victory lane celebrations. Beginning on Tuesday, December 1 they will be in attendance throughout the week, culminating with the main event, the 59th Annual Snowball Derby on Sunday, December 6. Last year Tori Hobbs won the crown and title of 2025 Miss Snowball Derby. The pageant, which will be streamed live on FloRacing, will feature contestants in evening gown and fun fashion. This year, event sponsor Fast Cash ATM Services has stepped up in a big way to increase the cash prizes for the winners. The new Miss Snowball Derby will receive a $2,000 cash prize, as well as a piece of fine jewelry from Jewelers Trade Shop, with first runner-up receiving $400 and second runner-up receiving

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With state bills stalled and SNAP out of reach, Florida students lean on campus pantries

Eleanor Ferrier of Pensacola has reached out to strangers on Reddit for help getting food. The 20-year-old music education senior at Florida A&M University frequents the school’s pantry twice a month, but her 30-minute electric-bike commute to campus doesn’t always go smoothly. In early August, when heavy rain...

Florida · 2d

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City, Habitat Break Ground on Nine Affordable Homes

The city’s first multi-unit community land trust development gets a name that nods to the site’s history: Legacy at Malcolm Yonge. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity broke ground Tuesday, Nov. 10, on nine affordable homes at 925 E. Jackson St., the site of the former Malcolm Yonge Gym. The homes will be built under a community land trust model designed to keep them affordable for generations, not just for the first families who move in.

Pensacola, FL · 17h

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Manna Food Pantries sees sustained surge in need for NWFL families after Isaias

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Thanksgiving meal for 10 is expected to cost about $79 this year. That's slightly less than last year, according to a new Wells Fargo report. That national report may offer little comfort to families in Northwest Florida who are still dealing with the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

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Routine CT scan at Ascension Sacred Heart catches lung cancer early in Alabama woman

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. November is lung cancer awareness month. A routine checkup detected hidden cancer in Joann Martin, who is now walking, talking, and breathing as good as new.