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UWF Announces Move To NCAA Division I Athletics
The University of West Florida announced in a press conference on Thursday morning that it will be transitioning its athletics programs to the NCAA Division I level. Beginning in Fall 2026, UWF will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference as a full multi-sport member and the United Athletic Conference as a football-playing member.
“Our transition [...]
Nine Months Late, Century Audit Shows ‘Deteriorating Financial Condition; $9.7 Million Shortfall
The annual financial audit for the Town of Century has finally been completed for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The newly released audit was due to the State of Florida by June 30, 2025, and had not been received and posted online by the Florida Auditor General as of April 1, 2026.
The report, [...]
Century Water Rates Doubled Effective Today, Sewer Rates Increased
The Century Town Council gave final approval Tuesday night to nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
The rate hike was approved on a 3-2 vote, with John Bass and Henry Cunningham voting against. There was no discussion at a special meeting that lasted just four minutes with no citizens attending.
Effective [...]
Tate High’s Maryjane Gardner Named Escambia County Librarian of the Year
Tate High School librarian Maryjane Gardner has been named school librarian of the year in Escambia County.
The Escambia School Library Association selects one exceptional educator for the prestigious Dr. Paula Gleason Librarian of the Year Award, an honor that celebrates excellence in supporting student learning, promoting literacy, and leading innovative library programs.
The award highlights librarians [...]
Pickleball, Splash Pad Coming Soon To Beulah Regional Park
Work is nearing completion on upgrades at Beulah Regional Park.
Improvements to Beulah Regional Park will include four new pickleball courts, fencing, picnic pavilions, and more. Several Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades are being made throughout the park, including the addition of two new ADA-compliant parking spaces, sidewalks to and from the parking lot, and [...]
Pre-K, Kindergarten And New Student Registration Underway In Escambia County
Registration is now underway for Escambia County Public Schools Pre-K, Kindergarten and new students for the 2026-2027 school year.
Families are encouraged to register early this year. The preferred registration deadline for all students not currently attending one of the district schools is June 30. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year in Escambia County [...]
Casey’s Replacing 10 Area CEFCOs. But What About The Planned Molino Store?
en CEFCO convenience store locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are being converted into Casey’s, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., but the future of a planned location in Molino remains unclear.
he Pensacola and Pace stores are scheduled to be converted within the next two weeks, with [...]
Blue Jacket Jamboree, Livestock Show, Car Show Held Saturday In Molino (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people attended the annual Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino on Saturday.
There was a big Easter Egg Hunt, including an egg drop from an EREC bucket truck. The event also included arts and crafts vendors, a car show and more.
All proceeds from the Blue Jacket Jamboree benefit Northview High School [...]
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Elected Or Appointed School Superintendent? It’s Headed Back To The Ballot
Should Escambia County have an elected or appointed superintendent? That question is headed back to the ballot for Escambia Voters...
Escambia County Renews Head Start Lease At Molino Community Center
Wednesday, the Escambia County Commission voted to renew a lease with the Community Action Program Committee (CAPC) for a portion...
Sunny And Warm Into The Weekend
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Road Construction Worker Struck By Pickup, Critically Injured In Beulah
A road maintenance worker was critically injured early Wednesday morning after being struck by a pickup on Beulah Road. The collision...
Ligon ‘Tim’ Fisher Of Cantonment Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Ligon “Tim” Fisher of Cantonment, a senior at Trinitas Christian School in Pensacola, has been named a 2026 National Merit...
Unlucky 13: Northview Falls 3-1 To Milton
Thirteen was not a lucky number for the Northview Chiefs. After 12 consecutive wins, the Chiefs lost an April Fool’s Day matchup...
Boil Water Notice Issued For For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Stallion Road south of West Roberts Road after a a planned water outage...
Teen Killed, Four Other Teens Injured In Overturned Pickup Crash In Escambia, Alabama
An 18-year-old riding in the bed of a 2006 Ford F-150 was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday in Escambia County, Alabama. According...
Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face
A 30-year-old Escambia County man was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly punching an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office...
Tate Aggies Varsity And JV Both Shut Out Milton
Tate 5, Milton 0 The Tate Aggies shut out the Milton Panthers 5-0 on Tuesday night at Milton. Aggie Bryton McLellan allowed no runs...
Wrong Lane, Wrong State: Atmore Man Arrested For DUI In Pensacola
An Atmore man was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop in the area of Pensacola Boulevard and Kenmore Road in Escambia County. According...
Mitchell Hits Two-Run Homer As Tate Falls To Pace
Pace 13, Tate 3 The Tate Aggies fell to the Pace Patriots 13-3 on Tuesday night in Pace. Mitchell led the Aggies at the plate with...
Flag Football: Northview Chiefs Beat Pine Forest 27-20
In girls flag football action, the Northview Chiefs beat the Pine Forest Eagles 27-20 on Tuesday in Bratt. Up next, it’s Senior...
FDOT Holding Hiring Event On Wednesday
On Wednesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Road to Your Future Transportation Industry Hiring...
Escambia County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Three Firearms And 155 Rounds
A routine traffic stop for a missing license plate led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of multiple weapons and...
UWF Expected To Announce Jump To Division 1 On Thursday
he University of West Florida has set a press conference for Thursday “to make a major athletics announcement,” and multiple...
FPL Awards Grants To Six Nonprofits In Escambia County
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has awarded grants to six nonprofits in Escambia County through the NextEra Energy Foundation,...
Chiefs Secure 12th Straight Win with Crucial District Victory Over Jay
Northview 6, Jay 2 Make it a dozen wins in a row for the Northview Chiefs, a really big district win at that. The Northview Chiefs...
Escambia Man Gets 30 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Kill Sheriff’s Deputy
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attempted to kill and Escambia County Sheriff’s...
Tate Takes Charge As Second-Half Surge Silences Panthers
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Milton Panthers 12-5 in a key district game on Monday night at Milton. After a competitive first period...
Escambia Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of DEA Agent, Federal Drug And Firearms Charges
An Escambia County has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for shooting at a DEA special agent and drug trafficking. Austin...
New Traffic Pattern For I-10 Westbound At Nine Mile Road
Beginning Tuesday, drivers traveling on I‑10 westbound will encounter a new traffic pattern at the Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit...
Molino Man Arrested On Pensacola Beach Following Alleged Battery
A Molino man was arrested following an alleged physical disturbance in a parking lot on Quietwater Beach Road on Pensacola Beach. Escambia...
IMPACT 100 Sets Record, To Award Over $1.3 Million To Local Nonprofits
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has concluded its 2026 membership drive with a record-setting total of 1,313 members. On October 11,...
Bratt Elementary Names Students, Leaders Of The Month
Before spring break, Bratt Elementary School honored its February Leaders of the Month and Students of the Month. February Students...
Tate Aggies Senior Bryton Mclellan Signs With Wallace
Tate High School senior Bryton Mclellan has signed to play baseball and continue his education with Wallace Community College is Selma,...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Up $1.06 In The Past Month
Florida gas prices remain at their highest level in four years as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to disrupt the global oil...
Escambia Elections Office Warns Residents About Unofficial Mailed Voter Letters
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has a cautionary note this week, alerting residents to a wave of voter registration...
Photos: Century Egg The Park Egg Hunt
Kid enjoyed the Century Area Chamber of Commerce’s Egg the Park Egg Hunt on Saturday at Showalter Park. Children of all ages...
Pie In The Mayor’s Face, Egg Hunt, Touch A Truck, As Flomaton Celebrates Spring (Gallery)
From a pie in the face for the mayor to an Easter egg hunt, to vendors and a touch-a-truck event, Flomaton celebrated on Saturday with...
Water Outage Planned For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
Residents in the area of Stallion Road south of West Roberts Road will be without water Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. ECUA...