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.

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Cook Out Pensacola restaurant on E Nine Mile opening date set for July

2 weeks ago | pnj.com

Contractors are putting the finishing touches on the building at University Town Plaza, including the popular chain’s signature signage.
Milton entrepreneurs plan to build a family entertainment center

1 month ago | pnj.com | Edward Bunch III

The owner of the potential "EPIC" recreation center plans for it to become an all-in-one hangout destination for local families and friends alike.
Box Tops award Brown Barge Middle School new furniture

1 month 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.
AccuWeather summer forecast says hurricane season could get fast start

1 month ago | pnj.com | Brandon Girod

AccuWeather has released its summer 2025 forecast on Wednesday and there is little good news to be found regardless of where in the U.S. you reside.
Want to catch a Blue Angels practice in Pensacola? You have six chances to see them in May

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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?

2 months 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.