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Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Passes Away At 109
One of America’s oldest living World War II veterans has passed away.
Army veteran Duane Brewton of Cantonment was 109 years old.
In February, he celebrated his 109th birthday at the Sodalis Senior Living Facility.
For more photos from Brewton’s 109th birthday celebration, click here.
He served in Europe during World War II. While serving in the Army infantry, [...]
Summer Heat Ahead For The Weekend With Sunny Skies
The upcoming week brings classic summer weather to the North Escambia area, featuring plenty of sunshine, high temperatures climbing into the mid-90s, and a daily chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Over the weekend, skies will remain mostly sunny to completely clear with highs pushing past 90 degrees. By early next week, heat and humidity [...]
Nine Mile Road Costco Is Now Open (With Gallery)
The long-anticipated Nine Mile Road Costco is now open.
Hundreds of people were in a line that stretched from the entrance around to the back of the building at 225 East Nine Mile Road as a ribbon cutting was held at 7:30 a.m.
“Have your membership cards, or your digital membership card ready,” employees exclaimed as the [...]
Decomposed Body Found Outside Ensley Walmart
A heavily decomposed body was found on Thursday morning outside the Ensley Walmart Supercenter on Pensacola Boulevard, just a few hundred feet from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 4th Precinct on Hood Drive.
Morgan Diaz, ECSO public information officer, said the male’s body was found in an area with shrubbery near the loading dock of the [...]
No CPA, No Adviser: Century Runs Finances Unsupervised For Months
The Town of Century has spent most of the year operating without a CPA or a signed contract for a financial advisor.
At the most recent town council meeting, Town Clerk Carrie Moore said that the town’s previous CPA was Robert Hudson of Atmore.
“The last time I think we saw him was probably the first week [...]
FHP: Cantonment Woman Claims Meth In Her Purse Was Witchcraft Healing Crystals
A Cantonment woman claiming to possess healing “crystal rocks” used in “witch craft” was arrested on felony drug charges following a June traffic stop in Cottage Hill.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol arrest report, a trooper initiated a traffic stop on a white Nissan four-door near McKenzie Road and Highway 95A. The vehicle’s license plate [...]
FHP Traffic Stop Leads To Drug, Evidence Tampering Charges For Cantonment Man
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop by the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to an arrest report, a state trooper pulled over a silver Nissan near Highway 95A and Neal Road after noticing the driver was not wearing his seatbelt properly. Instead of stopping immediately, the driver continued traveling at a slow [...]
All Escambia County Bridges, Except O.C. Phillips, Now Open
All Escambia County bridges, except O.C. Phillips, have reopened.
The temporary bridge over Brushy Creek on O.C. Phillips Road remains closed after the after a temporary access road was destroyed by a flood. A timetable to reopens the bridge has not been announced.
Barrineau Park Road (Highway 196) was closed and barricaded at South Highway 99 in [...]
FDEP Inspects Century Drinking Water, Sewer Systems Monday As Lawsuit Heats Up
As a lawsuit is pending in the court system, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) inspected the Town of Century Wastewater Treatment Plant and an out-of-service water well on Academy Street on Monday.
The FDEP visit, which Mayor Ben Boutwell said was the agency’s first inspection in Century since November 2025, came as activity in [...]
Highway 97 Lane Closures Begin In $14 Million Resurfacing Project
Highway 97 lane closures have begun on a Florida Department of Transportation project along Highway 97 from Highway 29 in Molino to the Alabama state line at Atmore.
Drivers may not see actual construction equipment and lane closures for some time; FDOT said the first few days of the project often include sign placement and other [...]
Temporary Road To Temporary Bridge Washed Away At $5 Million Bridge Replacement Site
A temporary asphalt road to a temporary bridge on a $5.03 million construction project has washed away at Brushy Creek southwest of Walnut Hill during recent torrential rain and floods.
Construction started in February on a full replacement of the bridge on O.C. Phillips Road, a dirt road. The asphalt road provided access to a temporary [...]
Survivor: Tony deGraaf Honored As Florida Little League Volunteer of the Year
Tony deGraaf, the long-serving president of the Tri-County Little League and Jay Recreation Association, has been named the Volunteer of the Year by the Little League Florida State District Administrators Association.
The prestigious honor highlights more than 15 years of unwavering dedication to youth sports in the community, the majority of which deGraaf has spent leading [...]
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Amateur Radio Field Day Is This Weekend With Free Demonstrations
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Final Afternoon: Donut Strike For Manna
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Kids Enjoy Animal Tales At Century Library; Molino Program Is Saturday
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West Bogia Road Closed At Highway 29 On Friday For Repairs
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Ibarra Continues to Torment Wahoos in 10-3 Loss
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International Paper Employees Scholarship Foundation Awards $6,000 In College Scholarships
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ECUA Appoints New Executive Director
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River Levels Dropping: Escambia River Crests, Perdido Falling
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Ibarra’s Big Night Lifts Lookouts Over Wahoos
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Former Congressman Matt Gaetz Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors
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Multiple Escambia River Recreation Sites Closed Due to Flooding
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Now-Former ECSO Colonel Charged With Multiple Felonies After Alleged Domestic Incident
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Beulah Middle School FFA Honored At State Convention
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Blue Wahoos Eke Out 4-3 Win to Start Second Half
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Boil Water Notice Lifted For Freedom Road Area In Century
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FHSAA Spring Sports Realignment Brings Shifts for Northview and Tate
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has released its tentative spring sports classifications for the 2026-27 and...
Jay Man Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty For Killing Kitten
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Cantonment Woman Faces Felony Charge After Shoplifting Incident
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Northview, Ernest Ward Middle FFA Chapters Attend State Convention
A combined delegation of 18 members from the Northview High School FFA Chapter and the Ernest Ward Middle School FFA Chapter capped...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Declined Last Week
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Sudden Stop Causes Tractor-Trailer Cargo To Spill, Blocking I-10
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Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Spots To Watch
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Wahoos End First Half With 11-4 Win Inbox
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Beulah Academy Honored At State FFA Convention
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Vehicle Strikes Dollar General In Cantonment
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Escambia Commission Joins Lawsuit Against Clerk Childers Over Blocked Donations
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Tate High FFA Chapter Earns Multiple State Awards At Annual Convention
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I-10 Westbound Ramp To Davis Highway Closed Nights Through Thursday
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Northview 4-H Club Donates Food, Recipes To Escambia County Program
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After Record Rain Delay, Matheus Lifts Wahoos To Late-Night Win
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