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75-year-old man flown to hospital after house fire in Cantonment

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 75-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital after a house fire Monday night in Cantonment, according to officials. The kitchen fire was reported about 8:50 p.m. in the 900 block of Tate Road in Escambia County, according to NorthEscambia.com. The Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson,...

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Blue Angels pilot, Marine capt. scrubbed from site after ace's removal from elite squadron

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRC) - A Blue Angels pilot was removed from the elite Navy team after he failed to uphold its standards. According to The New York Post, Marine Maj. Scott Laux, 37, was removed as a pilot for the Pensacola-based Blue Angels stunt squadron. His biography and photo were also removed from the official Blue Angels website.

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A Baby Under 12 Weeks With a 100.4-Degree Temperature Needs Immediate Care, a Pensacola Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Says in Her Thanksgiving Newborn Guide

A Pensacola pediatric nurse practitioner says a baby under 12 weeks with a 100.4-degree fever needs medical evaluation right away, in a holiday newborn guide. The post A Baby Under 12 Weeks With a 100.4-Degree Temperature Needs Immediate Care, a Pensacola Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Says in Her Thanksgiving Newborn Guide appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

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Lawmakers hear Santa Rosa County concerns on Amendment 3 ahead of 2027 session

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- State lawmakers listened to constituents in Santa Rosa County Monday night as they prepare for the 2027 Florida legislative session. It's the first of three "local delegation" sessions planned this week. WEAR News also asked them about the passage of Amendment 3 and its implications...

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FHP: Driver hits several vehicles, power pole while fleeing Pensacola traffic stop

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A driver was seriously injured after allegedly hitting several vehicles when fleeing from a traffic stop in Pensacola on Sunday evening. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper saw an orange Dodge Ram traveling on W. Street without its headlights on at approximately 10:47 p.m. FHP says...

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A Former Middle School Teacher Reviews “The Devil’s Arithmetic “

The School Board Should Have Read It, Too. A former middle school teacher reads the Holocaust novel Escambia County pulled from elementary shelves and finds that the “compromise” is still a ban. When the Escambia County School Board pulled Jane Yolen’s The Devil’s Arithmetic from elementary school shelves,...

Escambia County, FL · 1d

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20th Annual Barktoberfest in Downtown Pensacola

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Pensacola Humane Society is set to hold their 20th annual Barktoberfest. Due to re-scheduling this year, they will be teaming up with Danetoberfest, a special event hosted by Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue. Pensacola Humane Society CEO Blake White joined us on Studio 10 to share more.

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Pensacola neighbors fear health risks from Isaias debris grinding

For people living near Pensacola hurricane debris grinding operations, both in the city and the county, the cleanup from Hurricane Isaias has created a new problem: mountains of tree debris , heavy machinery and clouds of fine wood dust drifting toward their homes. The city has been using several locations for weeks to collect and grind vegetative debris left behind by the hurricane, including a small neighborhood park, Mallory Heights Park 2, on Goya Drive, and a site on Barrancas Avenue. Neighbors of both sites are letting city and county leaders know the operations are bringing many problems and health concerns as they operations turn what were once neighborhood green spaces into temporary storm debris processing operations. Neighbors in Mallory Heights say the constant grinding, noise and dust have left them worried about their health, the safety of their homes and why the city selected a park surrounded by residences for the work. City officials say the operation is authorized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and has passed state environmental and local fire safety inspections without violations. However, correspondence between a neighborhood resident and city officials reveals that Pensacola was also exploring whether the operation could be moved

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Escambia County garage fire injures 1

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — One person was injured in an Escambia County garage fire Friday afternoon. According to Escambia County Fire Rescue officials, firefighters were called to the 9100 block of Fowler Avenue at 2:22 p.m. on Nov. 6, which is where […]

Escambia County, FL · 1d

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After a Smear-Assisted Primary Win, Reeves Didn’t Carry the City

Pensacola voters ignored the mayor’s endorsements for governor and county commission. Three months after a last-minute Republican Party of Florida text attacking his opponents helped him clear the 50% mark and avoid a run-off, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves learned how little his political endorsements count with city voters. On...

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91st Pensacola Interstate Fair Livestock Auction Sets New Record

The business community showed up and showed out for the 91st Pensacola Interstate Fair’s annual Livestock Auction, helping make this year’s event a record-setter for the highest average purchase price per steer in the Fair’s history. The remarkable results reflect the generosity of local businesses, organizations and...

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Pensacola felon indicted on gun charge

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man previously convicted of a felony has been indicted on a gun charge. According to a Department of Justice news release, 39-year-old Jeremy Olds was indicted on one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted […]

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Winstrom: Impact of Ex-Officer’s Arrest

Pensacola’s police chief says the department added a second polygraph examiner and new background-check software after the arrest of a former part-time officer. Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom says his department has changed how it screens new officers following the arrest of former part-time officer Matt Baxter, who faces charges including possession of child sexual abuse material and voyeurism.

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LIST: Veterans Day events across Northwest Florida

Several events are planned across Northwest Florida for Veterans Day on Wednesday. See our list here:. Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Route: Starts around Spring and Main streets (or Garden/Spring streets) in downtown Pensacola and finishes at Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council,...

Escambia 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 · 1d

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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...

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Florida man forfeits ancient artifacts after customs inspection at Pensacola airport

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 6, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Miramar Beach man has forfeited numerous foreign antiquities, some dating back thousands of years, and the money he made from selling them, after a customs inspection at the Pensacola International Airport. According to a Department of Justice news […]

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New urgent care clinic to open in Pensacola

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —The City of Pensacola is preparing for the opening of a new urgent care facility in the Gulf Coast region this week. According to a news release, the Patients First urgent care facility will open Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4441 […]

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Pensacola Thanksgiving food distribution to provide 30,000 pounds of food to 400 families

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — 30,000 pounds of food will be distributed as part of a Thanksgiving event in Pensacola. According to a news release, Feeding the Gulf Coast, State Representative Michelle Salzman, Jennifer Harrison, and several other community organizations will hold a Thanksgiving […]

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