WEAR-TV (Pensacola, FL)

WEAR is a television station located in Florida and serves as an ABC affiliate, operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is recognized as one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting firms in the United States. Currently, Sinclair manages, programs, or offers sales services for 163 television stations across 77 markets, pending any ongoing transactions. The Sinclair television network has a reach of about 38.7% of television households in the U.S. and includes affiliates for major networks like FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | weartv.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

The Houston-based low-cost carrier said it would charter flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, utilizing three Boeing 737-800 aircraft in collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Andrew Levy, Avelo's founder and chief executive, stated that the agreement to work for ICE would help the company expand and protect jobs. “We realize this is a sensitive and complicated topic,” he said.
Spirit Airlines flight declares an emergency lands at Pensacola

3 days ago | weartv.com | Brent Kearney

PENSACOLA--- A Spirit Airlines flight flying from Houston to Orlando declared an emergency midflight on Saturday. The flight was forced to descend and land at Pensacola International Airport. The City of Pensacola confirms the Airbus A320 made a precautionary landing at the airport carrying 182 passengers. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. The city said any other details would need to come from Spirit Airlines. The exact reason the aircraft declared an emergency is not known.
FULL INTERVIEW: Zack Smith calls actions under UWF president's tenure 'deeply troubling'

5 days ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- WEAR News sat down with the newest appointment to the University of West Florida's Board of Trustees on Friday. Zack Smith is a Heritage Foundation senior fellow. He's a new trustee at Pensacola State College. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to the UWF board on Tuesday. Tensions were high between new and old trustee members during Thursday's meeting. Smith spoke with WEAR News just a day later.
'Drug deal gone bad': Escambia County deputies arrest third suspect in April homicide

5 days ago | weartv.com | Tanner Stewart

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County deputies arrested a third suspect in an April homicide. Investigators say 20-year-old Antonio Larkins took part in a homicide on April 25. The arrest report shows Larkins initiated a drug deal that turned into robbery before a 17-year-old fired the weapon that killed 20-year-old Andrew Sanders. Details in the report reveal Larkins' potential involvement in more serious crimes involving gangs.
Pensacola Police warn of e-bike theft surge, urge using strong locks and trackers

5 days ago | weartv.com | Brent Kearney

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola Police say they’ve seen a spike in e-bike thefts over the past few weeks. The trend has prompted officials to issue warnings to residents as thieves target the high-dollar rides. "These e-bikes are expensive and they're being sold after they're being stolen," Pensacola Police Officer Mike Wood said. "People are going around looking for these e-bikes specifically to steal them and resell them," he added.
High rain chance in Gulf Coast through the weekend

6 days ago | weartv.com | Allen Strum

The weather pattern for the weekend has the Gulf Coast under high rain chances. But when exactly the heavy rain will move through is proving difficult to nail down. Low pressure is visiting the area and the shape it takes on and where exactly the low is makes a big difference in the areas that will see rain, even heavy rain.
Pensacola mayor announces new initiative to improve childcare access and affordability

6 days ago | weartv.com | Brent Kearney

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Finding quality childcare can be difficult. Many parents have said childcare is either too expensive or has a long waiting list to get in. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the city's new childcare initiative on Thursday. He says this plan will help local parents. The initiative's goal is to increase the quantity, quality and affordability of childcare within the city. It won't take you long to find a post on Facebook of a parent in Pensacola looking for childcare.
UWF trustee accuses Zack Smith of ambushing university president in heated meeting

6 days ago | weartv.com | Tanner Stewart

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- There was some tension during Thursday's University of West Florida Board of Trustees meeting. The tension was apparent as the old guard and the new guard butted heads on a number of topics, including diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus. The issue was brought up by several new trustees appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year. One longtime trustee accused a new member of trying to ambush the school president.
Real ID requirement now enforced at NAS Pensacola as part of national security measure

1 week ago | weartv.com | Brent Kearney

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 600,000 people visited the public areas of NAS Pensacola last year. Now each of them are required to be Real ID compliant in order to get on base. It's part of an ongoing homeland security initiative aimed at reducing identity fraud and fighting terrorism. Wednesday marked the first day that military bases began enforcing this rule. "It’s been in place for almost a decade and it’s been a slow implementation," said Capt.
UWF appointee Zack Smith questioned PSC's sabbatical policy amid DEI concerns

1 week ago | weartv.com | Tanner Stewart

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Florida Senate will decide the fate of another appointee to the University of West Florida's Board of Trustees. Before virtually moving across town to serve on the board of trustees at the UWF, Smith spent just under three months on the board at PSC. And his time didn't go unnoticed. In his second and final board of trustees meeting at PSC, Smith questioned the school's sabbatical policy after a faculty member's application was questioned for having DEI initiatives.