Cody Long
WFLA NEWS
Pensacola, FL, United States
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Florida county commissioner under fire for antisemitic comments
A Santa Rosa County commissioner is receiving backlash from some of his constituents for comments he made at a local business in January. → Read More
Santa Rosa commissioner apologizes for slur against Jewish people
MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County commissioner apologized publicly Thursday for a slur he used against Jewish people. A resident played video at the commission’s Monday meeting that showed Commissioner Sam Parker say, “We’ve got to Jew you down a little bit” as he entered a Milton business. Several people were upset and […] → Read More
Lewis Bear, philanthropist and businessman, passes away at 82
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — President and CEO of the Lewis Bear Company, Lewis Bear Jr., passed away Friday with his family by his side. He was 82. Bear was the president and CEO for more than 30 years. The company was founded in Pensacola in 1876 by Lewis Bear. It is one of the oldest […] → Read More
Pensacola adds pay-by-text parking option
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Pensacola is offering another option to pay for parking. You can still pay at a kiosk or download the PARKPensacola app on your phone but now you can just send a text message. There are new signs up that tell you the number to text and what to […] → Read More
Pensacola seeks input on ways to commemorate old burial grounds
The City of Pensacola is seeking community input as they conduct a burial ground study at Miraflores Park where remains of two people were found in 2021. → Read More
Public comments lead to debate about appointed Escambia Co. superintendent
Nearly a dozen people showed up this week to let the Escambia County school board know they want the superintendent to be elected instead of appointed. → Read More
City of Pensacola looks to bring back Amtrak rail service
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Pensacola is looking to bring back Amtrak rail service to Northwest Florida. “We had a great call on Friday with about 30 people from all different sectors,” Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “From the company that owns the rail from basically Escambia Bay to Jacksonville to Amtrak to the […] → Read More
Police stay busy patrolling along newly opened Pensacola Bay Bridge
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Not long after the westbound span opened on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Tuesday morning, police were giving out warnings and writing tickets. “Our traffic unit was on the bridge early and they stopped 21 vehicles for moving violations in an hour and a half,” said Officer Mike Wood with the Pensacola […] → Read More
Pensacola non-profit plans 2K Benefit Walk for Saturday
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — If you’re looking to get out for a walk Saturday and help a good cause, you’ll want to be in downtown Pensacola. There will be a 2K Benefit Walk for the non-profit organization “There is Hope.” They help people struggling with addiction and homelessness. The organization hopes the money raised will […] → Read More
Fire, explosion at Fortis Institute facility: Escambia Co. Fire-Rescue
UPDATE (4:20 p.m.): County officials told WKRG News 5 four people were inspected by EMS on-scene. They said two people chose to go to the hospital under their own power and the other two refused additional treatment. There were no EMS transports.” ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Fire Rescue said they responded […] → Read More
Man arrested in connection to New Year’s Day drive-by shooting: Pensacola Police
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Pensacola Police Department said they arrested a man in connection to a New Year’s Day drive-by shooting. Taziah D. Dixon, 22, is charged with principal to attempted murder and principal to discharging a firearm from a vehicle. Police responded to a local hospital on Sunday, Jan. 1 in reference to […] → Read More
Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Emond laid to rest in Pensacola
A Pearl Harbor survivor was laid to rest Friday afternoon on board Naval Air Station Pensacola. → Read More
Man charged with attempted murder in December shooting
A Pensacola man is in jail after being accused of shooting a man and shooting into a home. → Read More
Sheriff hosts 2nd gun violence roundtable in Pensacola
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons hosted his second gun violence roundtable discussion Wednesday night at the Brownsville Community Center. → Read More
Man who tried to kidnap girl at bus stop takes plea deal
A Pensacola man accused of trying to kidnap a girl at a bus stop will be sentenced in February after taking a plea deal. → Read More
Man sentenced to prison for killing his half-sister
A Santa Rosa County man is going to prison for killing his half-sister more than five years ago. → Read More
High-speed internet plan approved for rural areas in Escambia Co.
Escambia County commissioners are moving forward with a plan to bring high-speed internet to rural areas. → Read More
Milton Police investigating body found in unmarked grave at Historic Milton Cemetery
The Milton Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating after a body was found in an unmarked grave at the Historic Milton Cemetery. → Read More
Escambia Co. Sheriff, Northwest Florida PBA call for judge to halt release of attempted murder suspect
The Escambia County Sheriff and the Northwest Florida Chapter of Police Benevolent Association are calling for Judge Coleman Robinson to halt the release of a man who allegedly attempted to shoot and kill deputies in 2019. → Read More
Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Emond dies at 104 in Pensacola
Frank Emond, a Pearl Harbor survivor and the Guinness World Record holder for oldest musical conductor, died Tuesday in Pensacola at the age of 104. → Read More