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Cantonment Man Charged With Trying To Pass ‘Play Money’ At Credit Union
A Cantonment man was arrested after he allegedly tried to exchange movie prop money for real cash and then use it to open an account at a local credit union
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a counterfeit call at the Gulf Winds Credit Union located at 220 West Nine Mile Road in Pensacola.
Justin Wayne [...]
Habitual Traffic Offender Arrested After Fleeing Deputy, K-9 Search In Century
A Century man is facing felony charges after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement during an attempted traffic stop last month.
William Johnathan Hamilton, 35, was arrested last week on an outstanding warrant for fleeing and eluding law enforcement with active lights and sirens, and driving while license suspended as a habitual offender. He is currently being [...]
Memorial Day: North Escambia Monuments Honor Those That Served
On Memorial Day, people across North Escambia and the country remember the brave men and women that have served and sacrificed all.
In North Escambia, there are several memorials that honor those that have served in the military. Below, we are highlighting some of the outdoor memorials that residents can visit today.
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Memorial Day: Pop-Up Showers And Thunderstorms Continue All Week
A persistent, moisture-rich weather pattern is settling over the region, promising a thoroughly damp week ahead with high rain chances stretching from the Memorial Day Monday straight into next weekend. Daily temperatures will remain remarkably consistent, capping out in the lower to mid-80s with overnight lows hovering comfortably around 70 degrees. Heavy downpours, dynamic thunderstorm [...]
FloridaCommerce Reports Small Increase In Escambia County Unemployment
The Escambia County area unemployment rate increased, according to data released Friday by FloridaCommerce.
The area’s unemployment rate was 5.0% in April 2026, a slight increase from the March rate of 4.9%. A year ago, the unemployment rate in Escambia County was 3.6%.
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in April 2026, up 0.1 percentage [...]
Tate High School Names 2026 Valedictorian, Salutatorian And Top 10% Graduates
Tate High School has named its Class of 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian, and Top 10% graduates.
They are valedictorian Willow Beachner and salutatorian Lawson Killingsworth.
The 485 members of the Tate High School Class of 2026 will graduate on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
The Top 10% graduates, in order of rank, are:
Willow [...]
Two People Displaced By Velor Road Residential Fire
Two people were displaced by a residential structure fire Friday evening near McDavid.
The fire was reported about 6:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of Velor Road, about a mile south of Lambert Bridge Road.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire, and no injuries reported.
An adult male and adult female were provided [...]
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A Soggy Stretch Ahead: Rain Chances Dominate the Local Forecast
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Ernest Ward Middle School Presents Student Awards
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Century Correctional Inmate Assaulted Staff Member, FDC Says
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MILO Mobile ID And Licensing Unit In Century Tomorrow
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Tate Aggies Baseball Celebrates 2026 Season, Seniors At Blue Wahoos Game
The Tate High School Aggies baseball team celebrated their 2026 season and its senior players last week at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos...
Here Are This Week’s Road Constructions Locations To Watch
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Century Teen Sings National Anthem For First Responders Night At Wahoos Stadium
A Century teenager sang the National Anthem Saturday night at Wahoos Stadium for First Responders Night. Simon Bush was chosen to...
Here’s The Schedule And Video Links For This Week’s Escambia County Graduations
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Seniors Return To Jim Allen Elementary
Former Jim Allen Elementary School students returned for a Senior Walk. For more photos, click here. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,...
Northview High School Class of 2026 Honored At Senior Honors Program (With Gallery)
Northview High School recently held its Senior Honors Program for the Class of 2026. For a photo gallery, click here. There were 346...
Seniors Return For Walk At Bratt Elementary
Graduating Northview High School seniors returned to Bratt Elementary School for their Senior Walk. Former teachers and administrators...
Seven Unanswered Runs Earn Wahoos 9-5 Victory
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Former Students Return For McArthur Elementary Senior Walk
Former students returned to the halls of McArthur Elementary School for a Senior Walk. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Read More →
The One Where The Teachers Had Water Guns: Ransom Middle School Send-Off
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McArthur Elementary Holds Fifth Grade Awards Banquet
McArthur Elementary help a fifth grade awards ceremony and banquet. For more photos, click here. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click...
Lipscomb Elementary Fifth Graders Enjoy Action-Packed Last Week
Fifth graders at Lipscomb Elementary School had an action-packed last week of elementary school. The students had an awards ceremony,...
Class Of 2026: Senior Walk At Byrneville Elementary
Members of the Class of 2026 returned to Byrneville Elementary School for a Senior Walk. The seniors were cheered on by teachers and...
Registration Closes Monday For Molino Ballpark Flag Football Summer League
There’s still time to register for the Molino Ballpark Summer Flag Football League. The seven-week season will run on Friday...
Milbrandt Fans 12, Extends Scoreless Streak In Dominant Blue Wahoos Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Columbus Clingstones 4-0 on Saturday night behind another overpowering start from their ace, Karson...
Downtown Pensacola’s Palafox Street Reopens After $10 Million Overhaul
Downtown Pensacola’s Palafox Street is officially back open to pedestrians following a five-month, nearly $10 million infrastructure...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go: Molino Park Elementary Holds Senior Walk
Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Senior Walk on Friday for former Eagles. For more photos, click here. Several seniors...
Kingsfield Elementary School Holds First Senior Walk
Kingsfield Elementary School held its first-ever Senior Walk, inviting back former Cubs to walk the halls one more time. For more...
Beulah Regional Park Splash Pad Closed May 26 And 27 For Maintenance
The splash pad at Beulah Regional Park will be closed Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, for routine maintenance. The splash pad...
Late Lead Slips Away As Blue Wahoos Fall To Columbus Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Columbus Clingstones by a final score of 6-5 on Friday night, allowing four late runs to spoil...
ECSO: No Charges To Be Filed In Accidental Cantonment Double Shooting
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says no charges will be filed in an accidental double shooting early Friday morning in...
Rivers Up Just Inches As Area Remains In A Severe Drought
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Century, Cottage Hill, And Molino Utilities Staff Complete Infrastructure Mapping Training
The Town of Century hosted regional Diamond Maps training on Friday. Diamond Maps is a simple, cloud-based Geographic Information...
Atmore Man Charged With Three Counts Of Attempted Murder In Brewton
An Atmore man is behind bars facing multiple attempted murder charges following an investigation by the Brewton Police Department...
Non-Profit To Hold Horse Tack Sale on Saturday
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Ernest Ward Middle School Holds 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Thursday morning, Ernest Ward Middle School held a promotion ceremony for eighth grade students. For a photo gallery, click here. Photos...
NOAA Predicts Below Normal 2026 Hurricane Season
Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year....