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Earth Day Fest returns to Bayview Park as Pensacola marks its 37th annual celebration
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (280+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's been over 55 years since the first Earth Day took place across the country, and today on the Gulf Coast, it was celebrated. Pensacola's 37th annual festival kicked off Saturday at Bayview Park, offering environmental education and fun to…...
AAA: Nighttime Vehicle Pedestrian Detection improves but risks remain for roadside workers
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (493+ words) An AAA Study shows that Nighttime Vehicle Pedestrian Detection has improved, but risks remain for roadside workers. AAA's latest research shows Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) systems now avoid nighttime collisions 60% of the time. That's up from 0% in 2019. However, the…...
Mobile's young talents shine in 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' at Biloxi's Beau Rivage
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) MOBILE, Ala. -- A hit Broadway show is making it's way to the Gulf Coast. "A Christmas Story: The Musical" is hitting the stage at Biloxi's Beau Rivage Casino and Resort. The hit production features two young actors from Mobile. The…...
New study ranks convention center top option for 'Pensacola Bay Center District' plans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Conversations continue for a new and improved Pensacola Bay Center. Tuesday morning, Mayor D. C. Reeves gave insight on the city's vision for the arena and surrounding area. In January, county commissioners reviewed a plan from management company "Legends Global....
Escambia County Sheriff's K9 'Rigby' stops by WEAR News after state competition win
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (159+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A very special guest joined the WEAR News studio Friday morning. K9 Rigby with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office was voted the state's "top dog" as part of the Florida Sheriffs Association's K-9 March Madness Competition. Rigby is a…...
Travelers face uncertainty at Pensacola airport as shutdown impacts flights nationwide
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Flight cancellations and delays are happening across the U. S. Friday as the government shutdown enters day 38. Pensacola International Airport saw a handful of delays for both inbound and outbound flights. Most of the flights affected were from Charlotte, North…...
U. S. Rep. Byron Donalds pitches run for Florida governor
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (66+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The race to replace Governor De Santis this fall is heating up. WEAR News sat down with U. S. Representative Byron Donalds. He is running for the Republican nomination in the race. We asked how he plans to stand out…...
Trump signs order to speed FDA review of psychedelic drugs, citing veterans & PTSD
1+ day ago (550+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing federal regulators to accelerate the review of certain psychedelic drugs so it can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries in military veterans....
Why Brad Pitt's new survival movie 'Heart of the Beast' has us in an emotional chokehold!
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (328+ words) Brad Pitt. Alaska. A plane crash. A dog. We have never felt so seen and so threatened at the same time. "Heart of the Beast" has us in a chokehold, and here's exactly why we're not even trying to tap…...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: Capt. Andrew Mitchell
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (88+ words) ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is celebrating a man who's been driving an e-cat bus since 1974. Contractors blamed for repeated damage to pipes in Bagdad-Garcon Point area SANTA ROSA COUNTY, .. . SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: Capt. Andrew Mitchell WEAR is giving…...