Pensacola News Journal

The Pensacola News Journal is a daily newspaper published every morning, catering to the residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida. It holds the title of being the most popular daily publication in Northwest Florida.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#95494

United States

#20041

News and Media

#951

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Box Tops award Brown Barge Middle School new furniture

3 days ago | pnj.com | Mary Lett

Just buying some grocery staples has helped Brown Barge purchase new desks and chairs for all of the middle school's STREAM classrooms.
Want to catch a Blue Angels practice in Pensacola? You have six chances to see them in May

3 weeks ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

The U.S. Navy's premiere flight demonstration squadron Blue Angels are finishing out their April shows during the young 2025 air show season. Although the Pensacola Beach Air Show is still two months away, local Blue Angels aficionados have six chances to catch a glimpse of the team's practices throughout May.
Nikko Japanese Steak House, diners settle lawsuit after food was poisoned by meth

3 weeks ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

Nearly two years after three patrons of the now-closed Nikko Japanese Steak House restaurant in Pace filed a lawsuit for methamphetamine poisoning, the case closed March 28 with successful mediation. Husband-wife duo Brandon and Jordan Gray and friend Mathew Gilley retained The Watson Firm and sought over $100,000 in damages after the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit found their food was laced with methamphetamine on June 9, 2023.
Pensacola man federally indicted for attempted murder of DEA agent, slew of drug charges

3 weeks ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

A federal grand jury indicted a Pensacola man on multiple federal charges that include trafficking various drugs and the attempted murder of a special agent, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Pensacola police evacuating some downtown businesses due to underground gas leak

4 weeks ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

Pensacola police are evacuating businesses near Tarragona and Gregory streets Wednesday morning due to a leak in an underground gas line. Department spokesperson Mike Wood said motorists should use Palafox and Cervantes streets as alternate routes while the evacuations and gas leak repairs continue. Wood said the evacuations cover one block in all directions from the intersection of Tarragona and Gregory streets. Further information was not released.
Navarre ranked top 10 U.S. vacation home market

1 month ago | pnj.com | Edward Bunch III

Navarre was one of five Florida cities that made the list and came in second in the sunshine state behind Okaloosa Island.
What is REAL ID?

1 month ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

Beginning May 7, 2025, adult travelers must have REAL ID-compliant identification Driver's licensing agencies in all states and Washington, D.C., are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and IDs Travelers can obtain a REAL ID by visiting a local DMV officeIf you're planning to hop on a plane after May for a get-away, add a REAL ID to your list of things to check before leaving or you won't be getting on a plane.
Pensacola surgeon Francis Herrbold convicted of sexual battery in Walton County

1 month ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

A Pensacola thoracic surgeon was found guilty of sexually battering a friend on a yacht in 2023, the Office of the State Attorney announced Monday morning. Dr. Francis Herrbold, who practiced at HCA Florida West Hospital, was convicted by a Walton County jury April 10 following his trial, and now faces 15 years in state prison.
What's that smoke in east Milton? Eglin conducting prescribed burn.

1 month ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

If you're traveling around the eastern portion of Milton Monday morning, you may be wondering where all that smoke is coming from. Eglin Air Force Base is performing a 2,400-acre controlled burn, according to Santa Rosa County. According to the wildlife mitigation specialist for the Blackwater Forestry Center Joe Zwierzchowski, prescribed burns are the "most effective and efficient" way to manage forests to prevent widescale forest fires. What is a prescribed fire or controlled burn?
Multiple homes damaged in Ensley house fire

1 month ago | pnj.com | Benjamin Johnson

Escambia County Fire Rescue personnel put out a house fire on Milestone Boulevard in Ensley Monday morning. Officials received a call about the large fire at 5:30 a.m., according to the county's Public Information Officer for Public Safety Davis Wood. "One home received significant damage, and nearby homes received exposure damage," Wood told the News Journal. "There is no confirmation on where it started."No injuries have yet been reported and officials are investigating the fire.