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Pensacola restaurant temporarily closed after inspector finds 22 rodent droppings
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of May 13-19. 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 from the Department...
'Bands on the Bayou' in Pensacola returns this Friday
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Bands on the Bayou returns to Bayview Park in Pensacola’s East Hill neighborhood on Friday. The family-friendly event is set against the beautiful backdrop of Bayou Texar. The free event runs from 5-8:30 p.m., with the band starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening features the local...
Final day of Blue Angels movie's Pensacola theatrical run is Friday. How to get tickets
The new feature-length documentary about the elite Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels will leave theaters Friday after its week-long run. An IMAX exclusive, "The Blue Angels" is a film produced by J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell that follows the Blue Angels during their 2022 show season. Here's how to...
Fisherman's Corner gets liquor license, downtown restaurants expand options | News Bites
As summer is quickly approaching, the dining scene is heating up with new updates in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. In this batch of News Bites, we’re bringing new summer sips, downtown dining options and foodie events to mark your calendars for. Downtown dining updates ...
More parking coming to Pensacola International Airport after $2.2M grant approved
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More parking is coming to the Pensacola International Airport. The city is getting a $2.2 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. The airport is also matching that, for a total of more than $4 million. The grant was unanimously approved by the Pensacola City Council...
Neighbors say Pensacola Beach couple is shooing away shorebirds. It's ruffling feathers.
Michelle Baker lives on Pensacola Beach and walks the shore almost every day. Last year, she and other residents were excited to see endangered least terns and black skimmers nesting near the dunes for the first time in a long time. The area includes a swath of public beach parallel to the 800...
Memorial Day 2024 in Pensacola area: 15+ places to go for cookouts, crawfish boils, specials
Memorial Day, which falls on May 27, is a day to honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. It’s a place for being with family and friends, remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives while serving. Since Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are home to a large military population, there are plenty of places to spend time together without having to do the hosting.
Pensacola declares Malcolm Yonge Gym site open to non-profit affordable housing land trust
The former Malcolm Yonge Gym property is officially under consideration to become an affordable housing site with a community land trust. The Pensacola City Council voted 6-1 on Thursday to officially declare the Malcolm Yonge Gym site as surplus property and start the 30-day notice period required for the mayor to enter negotiations with any "community land trust non-profit organization" to turn the property into affordable housing.
New Pensacola Beach juice bar has smoothies, wraps, healthy eats for your day at the beach
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of The Squeeze co-owner Vanessa Manchego. A pair of young entrepreneurs are combining their skills from the restaurant industry and aspects of their home countries to open a new fresh-food-and-juice bar called The Squeeze at the Pensacola Beach Marina. ...
Epps Christian Center reeling after broken freezer ruins food stores
The Rev. Sylvia Tisdale, or, as I call her, "The Patron Saint of Pace Boulevard," met me Wednesday morning to show me the mess outside Epps Christian Center where she and her staff have served hot meals to the poor and hungry for nearly two decades. The Epps Christian Center's...
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards to begin service at Perdido Key Access points
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Beachgoers at Perdido Key will have some safeguarding as lifeguards are set to begin service in guarding the public access points. According to a press release, Pensacola Beach lifeguards will be stationed at the access points of Perdido Key starting today Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Here is the […]
Broadway in Pensacola announces 2024-2025 season schedule
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Saenger Theatre, Friends of the Saenger and Nederland National Markets have announced the 2024-2025 Broadway in Pensacola schedule. Five shows will make up the season from November 2024 all the way through June 2025, according to a release. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Nederlander National Markets and the […]
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