Gulf Coast Community Updates

Pensacola's proposed juvenile curfew hit a wall after public opposition and council deadlock, getting pulled back for revisions.

• Strong public...

Santa Rosa County's long-planned boardwalk and welcome center at Navarre Beach is now out for bid, moving forward after revisions since 2019.

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Pensacola's upcoming lineup mixes highbrow music with free-spirited fun and local humor.

• Tu Masters Piano Duo performs Sept. 17 at UWF's Rolfs...

Residents in Gulf Breeze should plan around the Oriole Beach Boat Ramp closure beginning Monday, Aug. 24.

• Ramp closes for several months of...

Highs hit 96° with lows around 81° today.

• Rain chances stay low: 15% morning, 20% afternoon/evening
• Humidity peaks at 90% with dew point 77
• Light NW-SW winds at 1-12 mph; sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 7:27 PM

SRIA is weighing a short-term rental registry to ease resident complaints about noise, trash and parking on Pensacola Beach.

• Owners would need to...

Gulf Breeze residents will see one new council member join without opposition this year.

• Jenny Rushing qualified unopposed for Seat C and will be...

A 55-year-old Pensacola woman pleaded no contest to elder neglect and received three years probation with no jail time after her father was found...

Dewey Destin’s Seafood Restaurant in Navarre delivers wild-caught Gulf shrimp straight from the family's 1800s fishing roots to paper-basket tables locals prefer tourists skip. It's the Pensacola-area gem worth finding.

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Thursday, giving families this final weekend to save.

• School supplies $50 or less per item are...

Two Pensacola 18-year-olds face multiple serious charges after committing several armed vehicle burglaries in an Escambia County neighborhood. Kytaya...

Santa Rosa County Commission approved a mosquito control budget and infrastructure projects, with commissioners Bobby Burkett, Kerry Smith, Rhett Rowell, Ray Eddington, and Colten Wright.

Family fun awaits this winter as the Athens Rock Lobsters face the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM. Grab tickets for a lively night at Pensacola Bay Center and cheer on local hockey action.

Pensacola drivers faced a surprise delay when an alligator wandered onto Graffiti Bridge, captured on video around 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 14. Locals notified police who were already on it, adding a quirky touch to everyday traffic in the area.

• Environmentalist's concerns: Dr. Gloria Horning told city council she saw no air monitors and dust rising from concrete crushing without water...

The fourth annual Rock4Vets 5K on September 5 at Community Maritime Park welcomes runners, walkers and families of all ages to support local veterans....

Florida faces dangerous heat with advisories statewide and indices up to 115°F, while two Atlantic disturbances pose little risk.

• Invest 94L holds a...

Navarre pier is open daily 5 am to 11 pm with green and purple flags currently flying.

• No bananas near fishermen and do not feed the birds on the...

Beach House Social at Springhill Suites Navarre Oceanfront serves Gulf-to-table seafood and local produce for brunch and dinner, offering a convenient new dining option right on Navarre Beach.

Head to Perfect Plain Brewing Co. for Electric Garden, an all-day community celebration running from noon to 1 a.m.

• Vendor market plus live music...