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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

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Some Pensacola neighborhoods flagged as eligible for FPL underground power line conversion

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida Power and Light is continuing its campaign to expand its underground power lines. This week, some Pensacola residents were told their neighborhood is eligible for the conversion. The Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP) says the swap from overhead to underground would make the grid more storm...

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Pensacola's oldest American Legion post needs help repairing hurricane damage

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola's oldest American Legion post sustained significant damage during Hurricane Isaias. Hanniton-Watts American Legion Post 193 on N 12th Ave. has been around for more than 80 years. Window damage and flooding is keeping them from reopening. Leaders of the organization hope that after decades of giving...

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Pensacola faces cuts, tax increases to offset Amendment 3 passage

All options — including service cuts and tax increases — are on the table as Pensacola officials begin the grapple with a $9 million budget hole created by the passage of Amendment 3 . Pensacola City Administrator David Stafford told reporters on Nov. 4 that city officials will be meeting this week to begin discussion on what options the city should explore after 62% of Florida voters approved Amendment 3. "Everything's on the table," Stafford said. "Nothing's been ruled in. Nothing's been ruled out." The amendment to Florida's state constitution mandates that homestead property tax exemptions increase to $250,000 by 2028 for homeowners who have lived in Florida for at least five years. The amendment means that 72% of Pensacola homes will pay nothing in property taxes to the city or county, though they will still pay property taxes for schools. Once the amendment is fully in place, the city will face an estimated $9 million budget hole, with $7.2 million coming out of its general fund and $1.2 million from the city's Community Redevelopment Agency. "We'll have to have those serious conversations internally as a staff, with City Council, with other local governments, and of course with residents on

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Mayor Backs Donalds But City of Pensacola Votes for Jolly

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves backed Republican Byron Donalds for Governor and served as the co-chair of his Escambia County campaign with State Rep. Michelle Salzman. Reeves came out early for Donalds, announcing his endorsement at a June 2025 press conference: “I consider Byron and Erika Donalds friends. I’ve gotten to know her a lot this year in Leadership Florida, and she’s doing amazing things in education. I think Byron is a great guy who’s earned everything that he’s gotten. Just an impressive family. And yeah, he has my full support. I think he’s an amazing guy and I think he’ll be a great governor.”

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

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Veterans Day Closures, Sanitation Collection Schedule Changes

Dominique Epps | Assistant Public Information Officer. Veterans Day Closures, Sanitation Collection Schedule Changes. The following City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day:. City of Pensacola administrative offices. City Hall. Exceptions:. Osceola Golf Course and Roger Scott Tennis Center will...

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Pensacola city leaders project Amendment 3 to cut Pensacola revenue by $7.2M in year two

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola city leaders are now looking at how a newly-passed property tax amendment will significantly alter the city's budget. The passing of Amendment 3 will leave a big hole in Pensacola's next budget. The city estimates losing $4.7 million in the first year and $7.2 million the next.

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Okaloosa County sets date for historic SS United States sinking

The SS United States spent just 17 years carrying passengers across the Atlantic. It’s been out of service for more than half a century. Now, Okaloosa County is preparing to sink the 990-foot ocean liner about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. The sinking is scheduled for Nov. 12, weather permitting.

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'Keep it separate': Escambia County warns mixed storm debris piles could delay pickup

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is sounding the alarm saying they are running into some issues clearing debris from Hurricane Isaias. The problem is some people are putting all the debris into one pile. Right now, haulers are crisscrossing the county. But they can't haul away debris that's been...

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I-10 in Santa Rosa County closed following overturned dump truck

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of I-10 in Santa Rosa County is closed after a dump truck rolled, blocking the lanes. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the crash happened around 12:30 Tuesday, spilling asphalt. Traffic is being […]

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Some Escambia County, Florida, offices closed for Veterans Day

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Some Escambia County, Florida, offices will close in observance of Veterans Day. According to an Escambia County news release, the following offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11: Offices will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12, for regular hours. The […]

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States . The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements. The foundation filed suit Nov. 3 and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Nov. 4 in the Northern District of Florida. Okaloosa County plans to tow the 990-foot ocean liner from Mobile , Alabama, on Nov. 9 and sink it Nov. 12 approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin and 29 miles from Pensacola. The plan is to sink the vessel to create the world's largest artificial reef . The ship's proximity to the USS Oriskany, another major artificial reef off Pensacola and currently the world’s largest, is intended to make Northwest Florida a leading destination for recreational divers. In a news release announcing its lawsuit to stop the sinking of the ship, the SS United States Preservation

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Takeaways from Election Night in the Panhandle

The 2026 election season came to an end Tuesday night. Here are some takeaways from state and local races. Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties all reported more than 50% turnout. Okaloosa has a 52.65% turnout compared to 56.36% in the 2022 midterm election, Santa Rosa had a 51.43% compared to 52.06%, and Escambia saw an increase with 56.14% turnout compared to 51.8% in 2022.

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Pensacola to welcome new professional women’s softball team, Florida Vibe

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Pensacola is welcoming a new team to Blue Wahoos Stadium. Florida Vibe, a Pensacola-based women’s professional softball team, will join the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in representing Pensacola sports. According to a news release, Florida Vibe will […]

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Brownsville Community Center now a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Brownsville Community Center is now open as a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center as of Wednesday. Located at 3200 W. Desoto St., the DMARC provides residents with a central location to access storm-related resources and assistance to support Hurricane Isaias recovery. The DMARC will close at 7...

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Escambia County breaks ground on new Myrtle Grove Fire Station

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County broke ground Friday on its new Myrtle Grove Fire Station 11, marking the start of construction on the new state-of-the-art fire station in District 2. The new fire station is designed to accommodate 10 emergency response personnel, with features including three 75-foot apparatus bays...

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Celebrate Veterans Day with parades and more

The City of Crestview will host a Veterans Day parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will also recognize America’s 250th. The parade will proceed on Main Street in downtown Crestview. Crestview native and bronze medalist Mia Manganello will be the grand marshal. Veterans Day Celebration on...

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FEMA, SBA Open Hurricane Recovery Help in Escambia County

FEMA’s Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center has opened in Brownsville, and the SBA has opened a Business Recovery Center in Escambia County offering low-interest disaster loans. Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center. The Brownsville Community Center is now open as a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center, giving residents one place to access storm-related...

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