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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#41782

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#8284

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#260

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Family's car struck by rock in 13th debris attack on I-10 overpass in Santa Rosa County

3 days ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- On Monday night a Pace family's car was struck by a rock while driving on I-10. The golf ball sized rock shattered their windshield. The family says someone threw it from an overpass. They were told this wasn’t the first time something like this has happened recently. Deputies investigating with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office say the Kendall family makes the 13th case of debris being thrown at vehicles.
Pensacola rabbi expresses relief over U.S. action against Iran's nuclear threat

4 days ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Governor Ron DeSantis is praising the president's decision to step in and send airstrikes at Iran. He said President Donald Trump has been the only president willing to act, mentioning a long rap sheet of hostilities Iran carried out against the US since 1979. "No one has been really willing to fully do anything about it," DeSantis said.
City of Mary Esther resolves water alert; Notification issues frustrate some residents

4 days ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

MARY ESTHER, Fla. -- The city of Mary Esther is giving residents the all clear after its water customers were issued a boil water notice starting last week and through the weekend. City officials say it was all caused by a main waterline break off of Miracle Strip Parkway when a vehicle struck a fire hydrant last Tuesday. The city performed emergency repairs and issued the notice. Nearly a week since the break, the city’s manager says after several rounds of testing, the water is now safe to drink.
Pensacola residents rally against US role in Iran strikes during Operation Midnight Hammer

5 days ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Some folks in Pensacola are responding to 'Operation Midnight Hammer.' Dozens of people opposed to the U.S. striking Iran took to the streets to express their viewpoints on Sunday. Several others went out to support the U.S involvement. Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term as president, the corner of Garden and Palafox has been the home of several protests. Sunday's was in opposition to the U.S. aiding Israel in striking Iran's nuclear sites.
Pensacola veterans express mixed reactions to U.S. military action against Iran

5 days ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Since the military action against Iran Saturday night, WEAR News reached out to hear from our veteran community. The reactions were varied, some for, and some against. One thing they agree on is the hope that it doesn't escalate further. "Well, I wouldn't like escalation," Navy veteran Tony said. "Hopefully, it won't escalate, but I don't think we can let Iran have a nuclear weapon.
FBI declassifies documents related to claims of Chinese election interference in 2020

1 week ago | weartv.com | Kristine Frazao

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GALLERY: UnityFest in Pensacola celebrates Juneteenth with focus on public health

1 week ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's Juneteenth. On this day, 160 years ago, the last group of enslaved people in the U.S. were freed. The federal holiday is celebrated around the country, but this year, some communities are scaling back festivities due to growing political resistance to diversity, equity and inclusion(DEI). But that's not the case in Northwest Florida.
Purchase of dilapidated Extended Stay building another step in Warrington clean-up

1 week ago | weartv.com | Samantha Serbin

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A long awaited clean up should be coming in Warrington. New owners just took over the old suburban Extended Stay at the corner of Barrancas Ave. and Old Corry Field Road. The former hotel has sat empty and dilapidated since Hurricane Sally damaged it in 2020. A company out of Texas bought the building at a foreclosure auction last week for a little over $1 million. They've got a lot of work ahead of them before anything can open. It's anything but a pleasant sight for locals.
FPL promises to 'make things right' as Wilkinson Creek in Holt remains clouded by sediment

1 week ago | weartv.com | Samantha Serbin

HOLT, Fla. -- People living along Wilkinson Creek in Holt are dealing with disgusting water after a massive stormwater infrastructure failure. According to neighbors, the water looked clear and pristine before. It's now filled with sediment. Roughly ten days ago, Northwest Florida was inundated with water, more than seven inches coming down in three hours at Florida Power and Light's Kayak Solar Energy Center in Holt. That rainfall overwhelmed the berm on-site causing significant impacts.
18 books may be banned from Escambia County schools over 'graphic' and 'sexual' content

1 week ago | weartv.com | Hannah James

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County school district's board is set to vote on a motion Tuesday night recommending the ban of 18 books. The motion was added to the regular meeting agenda Monday during the agenda review by District 1 member Kevin Adams. It was agreed to be added unanimously.