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Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Escambia and Covington counties Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 7:13 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Escambia and Covington counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:12 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west...
Tornado watch issued for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties until 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties until 10 p.m. tonight. Storms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity of the next several hours, according to Escambia Emergency Management. Damaging winds appear probable, with a brief tornado or two possible.
Community food giveaway being held at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Feeding the Gulf Coast and Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church are teaming up for a community food giveaway. The giveaway will happen on June 1 at the church, which is located at 1822 North T Street. Those wanting to take advantage of the food giveaway can go to the church starting at […]
Pensacola man arrested after trying to force woman to swallow pills: Arrest report
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man was arrested after he allegedly held a woman against her will and tried to force her to swallow pills, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. 52-year-old Christopher Harold Freeman was arrested Monday and charged with domestic violence battery, tampering with a victim, violation of domestic […]
Live music and craft beer abound at new Pensacola brewery
West Pensacola brewery Warrior Beer Company welcomed its first customers, or members of “Warrior Nation,” for its official ribbon cutting at 10605 Sorrento Road on May 1. Ever since, customers have been lining the outdoor picnic tables to hear live music on the stage and wash down one of the brewery’s beers fit for every taste. The line-up of original recipes ranges from a light, Key-lime-like Sasso’s Summer Shandy to a rich Perdido ‘Nilla Porter that...
Flood watch issued for portions of Northwest Florida. See Pensacola weather radar
A flood watch has been issued for several portions of Northwest Florida this morning as storms move through the area. The flood watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Interactive: Weather radar for Pensacola. Forecasters said multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected to...
63-year-old Milton man seriously injured in rollover crash near UWF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 63-year-old Milton man was seriously injured in a rollover crash on Thursday morning in Escambia County. It happened around 6:25 a.m. in the intersection of N Davis Highway and Campus Drive near UWF. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a white Ford pickup truck being driven...
Crowds turn out for Gallery Night in Pensacola despite weather
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Crowds of people still turned out for Gallery Night in Pensacola on Friday, despite the weather. FOX10 was also onsite as attendees enjoyed numerous activities and the many vendors. As with much of our area of the Gulf Coast, storms did roll in, bringing heavy rain...
Bond denied for Pensacola man charged in Paparazzi night club shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The 31-year-old man charged in last weekend's Pensacola night club shooting will remain in jail without bond. Jovon Booker appeared in court Thursday where a judge denied his bond. He's charged with attempted murder and firing a deadly missile inside a building. Police say Booker shot a...
Most of the 40+ people living in Jones Swamp area homeless camp have moved on
Pensacola’s Area Housing Commission says most of the homeless campers who were living on property the agency owns next to Jones Swam in Warrington have moved. More than 40 people experiencing homeless had been living on the wooded property that borders the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve & Nature Trail near the intersection of...
Another round of severe weather could bring up to 6 inches of rain to Pensacola region
The National Weather Service has the Pensacola region under a "slight risk," which is a level 2 of 5 for severe weather threats on Friday, and an "elevated risk" level 2 of 4 from flooding from late Thursday through Saturday. The storms could bring winds of 60 mph, large hail,...
ECAT Route 58 service suspended on Saturday: Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County officials announced the Escambia County Area Transit Route 58 will be suspended on Saturday. The service will be suspended because bus operators will be providing support for the Navy Days event. Regular service for Route 58 will resume on Monday, May 20. Here is the full Route 58 […]
ECSO investigating Pensacola drive-by shooting that left 3 injured
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred Tuesday evening, leaving three injured. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Diego Circle where they learned three individuals had already been taken to an area hospital. The ECSO told the News Journal that a white vehicle stopped in front of the residence and fired multiple shots into it.
Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Kill A Federal Judge
A Pensacola man could face up to five years in prison after threatening to kill a judge. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Stephen Jay Thorn (66, Pensacola) has pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of a threat to injure a Federal District Court Judge. Thorn faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Pensacola recycling center to close this week ahead of possible storms
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Ahead of rounds of storms possible through Saturday, a Pensacola recycling center is closing. City officials say the monitored recycling drop-off site at 2759 North Palafox Street will be closed on Saturday, May 18. RECYCLING CENTER LOCATION: The closure is reportedly due to, “inclement weather.” According to a press release, the […]
Pensacola area high school graduations for 2024: Where to go and how to watch online
As high school seniors eagerly count down the days until graduation, we’ve been tracking down each of the area’s graduation ceremonies for Escambia and Santa Rosa County high schools. Here’s where to go in-person, how to watch online and what to expect. Pensacola Catholic High School graduation − Saturday, May 18 ...
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