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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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UPDATE: Woman located after being missing, officials say

Video above: What should you do if someone you love goes missing? UPDATE (4:13 p.m.): “Mrs. Almand has been located near Marianna, FL,” a Pensacola Police spokesperson said. PREVIOUS REPORTING PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Police are looking for a missing woman. According to a PPD news release, 79-year-old Catherine Claire Almand of Elberta was […]

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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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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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Veterans Day celebration set for Navarre in Santa Rosa County

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 NAVARRE, Fla. (WKRG) — Local veterans organizations will present at the Veterans Day program in Navarre. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the ceremony is set for Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway in Navarre. Retired […]

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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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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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Cheapest gas stations in Pensacola

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Pensacola using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

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Georgia guitarist falls from moving truck during hurricane cleanup

A Georgia musician is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in an accident while helping remove hurricane debris in Florida.

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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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City of Pensacola proposes $1,000 live oak removal fee and inch-for-inch replanting rule

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The City of Pensacola is considering changes to its tree and landscape regulations, with the goal of protecting some of its most significant trees. The updates change how much property owners pay to remove certain trees and how replacement trees are calculated. "The state has been very...

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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,...

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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 · 1d

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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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Panhandle Ice Pier taking shape in Pace with year-round hockey rink, skating and rentals

PACE, Fla. -- A new ice rink is now taking shape in Pace. The 'Panhandle Ice Pier' will be the name of the new facility. It will include a full-size hockey rink, locker rooms, training areas, concessions, and skate rentals. Co-owner Jennifer Burkhardt says she and her husband were inspired...

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Florida grants Pensacola $1.2M for 'crash-rated' bollards in New Palafox project

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More enhancements could soon come to the "New Palafox” project in Downtown Pensacola. The state is granting the city $1.2 million to install bollards. They are blockades used to protect pedestrians and buildings from vehicles. The city already has these devices installed throughout the area. City...

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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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Arrest made after social media threat targeted at University of West Florida

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — One person has been arrested in connection with a social media threat against the University of West Florida. According to a Facebook post from the UWF Police Department, officers completed their investigation of a recent social media threat. The […]

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Baptist Health Care to hold nursing hiring events in Pensacola

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —– Baptist Health Care in Pensacola announced it will host two hiring events for nurses to support the facility’s growth and expansion. According to the press release, the facility is hosting an open interview session for new graduate registered nurses […]

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