Be a part of saving PBS
for the Northwest Florida region!
We are proud to announce that Emerald Coast PBS is now your new local
PBS service for the Northwest Florida region!
You can once again enjoy the trusted PBS programs you love. Enjoy Emerald Coast PBS Passport as one of the benefits of your Emerald Coast PBS membership while supporting your local public media organization dedicated to education, inspiration and lifelong learning.
When you donate to Emerald Coast PBS, you are helping to build and sustain a strong , independent local PBS presence for our region - one that serves children, families, educators, the military and veterans and all of the citizens in communities throughout our broadcast area.
The free, over the air broadcast of Emerald Coast PBS is coming back November 1st, 2026!
The anticipated broadcast launch of Emerald Coast PBS is anticipated to be on November 1st, 2026. In the meantime, you can stream PBS and PBS Kids by downloading the apps on your digital devices, adding your zip code and checking the box beside "Emerald Coast PBS" as your station. Your contributions will help us grow, succeed and ensure that PBS remains available for generations to come.
Thank you for standing with public television. Together, we're building the next chapter of PBS programming and community service for our region.
Founding Campaign
Are you PBS? Be among the Founding 500.
I am PBS. You are PBS. Together, we can build the future of public television for the Northwest Florida region.
Emerald Coast PBS is a new, independent nonprofit public media service created to bring PBS, PBS KIDS and educational outreach to our community. Your gift helps build and sustain trusted PBS programming, PBS KIDS, educational outreach and lifelong learning for generations to come.
Our goal is to reach $1 million. We're seeking 500 individuals, families and businesses to make a founding commitment of $1,000 or more. Five hundred minimum gifts provide $500,000. Leadership gifts at higher levels will help this unified campaign reach its $1 million goal.
Consider a gift of $1,000 today.
Contribute one-time, $250 quarterly, or pledge $84 a month for 12 months.
"Public media is the cornerstone of an informed, connected community."
Emerald Coast PBS is the newest PBS service, proudly serving the Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin and the surrounding communities of Northwest Florida.
We believe every person in our region deserves access to quality educational content, trusted journalism, and programming that reflects the richness of Gulf Coast life — regardless of zip code or income.
From award-winning documentaries and children's programming to local news and arts coverage, we are here to serve, educate, and inspire.
Our StoryWhat We Offer
Programming for Every Mind
Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Curious George, and a wealth of quality children's programming designed to help our PBS KIDS grow, learn and succeed.
Watch PBS Kids Online at pbskids.org
PBS News & Public Affairs
PBS NewsHour, Frontline, Washington Week and much more. Journalism you can trust.
Stories That Matter
Ken Burns, Nature, NOVA, and more.
Rooted in the Gulf Coast
Local arts, culture, and the stories of Northwest Florida.
Make a Difference
Emerald Coast PBS is community-supported public media. Every contribution — large or small — keeps trusted, commercial-free programming on the air for our neighbors, our children and our future.
Your support powers public media on the Gulf Coast.
Join thousands of viewers who believe in the power of public broadcasting to educate, inform and inspire our community.
Donate NowEmerald Coast PBS has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.
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Member Benefit
Get extended access to your favorite PBS shows and films
Emerald Coast PBS Passport provides eligible members extended access to an on-demand library of PBS programming. Become a member of Emerald Coast PBS and enjoy extended access to your favorite PBS shows and films.
Donate & Start WatchingEmerald Coast PBS has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.
Emerald Coast PBS Passport benefits include:
- Extended, on-demand access to more PBS shows and films
- Watch complete seasons of select new series the day of premiere
- Extended access to past seasons of PBS shows like NOVA and Nature
- Early access to popular PBS shows before they air
- Watch even more of your favorite PBS shows on your smart TV with the PBS app or stream on PBS.org
Safe, trusted, and always free — coming back to Northwest Florida
Watch live TV, stream on-demand videos, and play free educational games for children ages 2–8.
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We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you have a question about programming, want to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or just want to say hello — our team is here.
Emerald Coast PBS
Serving the Northwest Florida Region
Pensacola ~ Milton ~ Pace ~ Fort Walton Beach ~ Destin ~ Shalimar ~ Crestview ~ Century
Emerald Coast PBS has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.