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Mayor asks for JUST Pensacola to advocate for zoning changes to boost affordable housing
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is expecting pushback to reforms to the city's land development code, which will likely include changes that will make it easier to build affordable rental housing in the city. "As we start talking about land development code, that's going to be a difficult conversation in this community," Reeves said....
Escambia County to get nearly $20 million in opioid settlement money. How it will be spent
Escambia County is expected to get about $19.5 million from opioid litigation settlements over the next 18 years. That is the tentative amount awarded to the area after settlements with pharmaceutical distributors, companies and pharmacies that were sued for their role in contributing to the opioid crisis. The money is...
Milton HS mom claims son was denied award ceremony due to hair; Principal disputes it
MILTON, Fla. -- A mother of a high school senior at Milton High is calling on the school to "do better." Carrie McKinley made a post that sent Facebook into a frenzy, saying her child, CJ McKinley, was denied from participating in the school's senior award ceremony because of his hair. She claimed the cap was flat on his head, but his hair was not going to fit in it.
Did the tornadoes leave you without power? Here’s what to do while it's out and when it's back on
Floridians in the Panhandle and in the northern regions of the state have had an eventful few days weather-wise. And it's still not over. Multiple tornadoes and severe storms tore through the state last weekend, causing major destruction and leaving thousands without power for days. Worst in history? Here's what...
Pensacola investing in 'realistic' solution to people living and dying on the street
It's hard to imagine why someone would "choose" to live on the streets. Knowing that many Pensacola organizations and nonprofits offer shelter, feeding programs, drug and alcohol recovery programs, mental health treatment programs, job placement programs and numerous other resources, it's easy to look at folks wasting away the day on downtown park benches and think, "I guess these people don't want help."
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...
Where are the Blue Angels flying next? Annapolis. Here's how you can watch.
The Blue Angels are returning to perform at the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week, soaring the skies above the Severn River on May 21-22. The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team will also perform a flyover above the graduation and commissioning ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 10 a.m. Friday morning.
Pensacola Vietnamese restaurant receives administrative complaint over dead roaches in kitchen
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of May 6-12. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections...
Escambia County students honored for ‘their resilience in the face of adversity’
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Fifty-four Escambia County students were recognized on Monday for overcoming extreme hardships. Cox Communications and the Escambia County Council on PTAs/PTSAs hosted Monday their annual Cox Inspiration Hero Awards and EECPTAs/PTSAs Students of the Year Awards. The ceremony was held at the University of West Florida Conference Center. CEREMONY LOCATION: […]
Lakeview Center receives $25,000 and the Sapphire Award from the Florida Blue Foundation
Lakeview Center recently received the Sapphire Award along with $25,000 from the Florida Blue Foundation. The foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue, presented the 2024 Sapphire Awards during its annual two-day Community Health Symposium. This year’s event focused on local solutions designed to address critical health issues affecting Floridians and attracted 700 people from the health care, government, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. The event featured national and statewide speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on improving health at the community level.
Nearly half of small business renters struggle with rent
New data says 43% of small business renters were unable to pay their rent in full and on time this month. WEAR News looks into the issue with perspectives from local businesses. Tune into WEAR News on Friday at 6 p.m. for the full report.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE to come to Pensacola Saenger Theatre
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Wheel of Fortune LIVE is coming to Pensacola, according to a release. The live theatrical performance of “one of the greatest game shows of all time,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Saenger Theatre. According to the release, the live show produced by Right Angle Entertainment in […]
Pensacola cracking down on loud vehicles downtown starting Thursday
Drive through downtown Pensacola with a modified muffler that creates extra noise or music blasting above the legal limit − expect to get a ticket beginning Thursday. That was the message Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves had during his weekly press conference. ...
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