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Former Escambia Firefighter Assigned To Beulah Gets 75 Years In Federal Prison For Child Porn
A former firefighter assigned to the Beulah Fire Station has been sentenced to 75 year in federal prison on child porn charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 48-year-old Garey Anthony Buscaino had a decade long pattern of producing and possessing child porn.
Multiple victims of Buscaino’s crimes were present at the sentencing hearing in federal court. In [...]
Century Water Rates Could Nearly Double In Effort To Keep System Afloat
Town of Century water system customers are facing a potential rate hike that would nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
Dyana Jo Stewart of the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) told the Century Town Council this week that it must raise rates in order to remain financially viable and make [...]
Walnut Hill Man Charged With Alleged Hammer Assault
A Walnut Hill man was charged with the alleged battery of a female relative.
Gary Glenn Roley, 55, was charged with second degree felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and misdemeanor battery, all domestic violence related. He was later released on a $22,500 bond.
Deputies responded to the home after [...]
Elected Or Appointed School Superintendent? Escambia Commission To Consider Ballot Referendum
The Escambia County Commission will take the next step this week to potentially place a referendum on the ballot in 2026 to again ask voters if they want an elected or appointed superintendent.
The Escambia County School board voted 3-2 on February 18, 2025, to place a referendum on the general election ballot to send the [...]
Century CRA Eyes Plan To Tackle Blighted Areas
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met Monday night to plot a course forward for improving a blighted area of the town.
The five members of the Century Town Council sit as the CRA board, with the board deciding to accept applications for the volunteer position and add two additional citizen members before its next meeting [...]
Highway 97 Resurfacing Project Begins In March, Including Drainage Improvements At Highway 29
A near $14.3 million resurfacing and stormwater project will begin in March on Highway 97 from Davisville to Molino.
The project will include resurfacing 22 miles of Highway 97, a state road, from the Florida-Alabama state line in Davisville and Atmore to Highway 29 in Molino. Existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, and paved shoulders will be [...]
County Administrator Rejects Board Recommendation, To Name Christal Bell-Rivera Next Library Director
Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno will not accept the recommendation of the West Florida Library Board of Governance (BOG) for the next director of the West Florida Public Libraries.
As we reported last week, the committee recommended Bradley Vinson, current coordinator of media services for the Escambia County School District, as its top choice to run [...]
New Bank Proposed For Nine Mile At Milestone
A new bank with a drive-up ATM is being proposed on West Nine Mile Road, at Milestone in Cantonment.
The freestanding bank is planned for 0 Milestone Boulevard, which is on the corner of West Nine Mile Road and Milestone, next door to the Wendy’s restaurant. The 3,333-square-foot structure will be on a parcel that is [...]
50th Anniversary Celebrated: Tate Aggies 1976 State Champion Baseball Team
Before Friday night’s matchup between the Tate Aggies and Escambia Gators at Blue Wahoos Stadium, 1970s state championship teams from both schools were honored.
Tate was the home team and celebrated the 50th anniversary of its 1976 Class 4A team. Escambia honored its 1972 and 1974 Class 4A championship teams. At the time, 4A was the [...]
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Spring-Like Warmth Holds Firm As Highs Hit The 80s
The North Escambia area is looking at a warm and increasingly humid stretch as we move through early March. While Wednesday remains...
Veterans Services Outreach On Thursday In Molino
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Ransom Middle School’s Lauren Samo Named Beyond START Mentor Of The Month
Escambia County Public Schools’ Professional Learning Department had recognized Lauren Samo of Ransom Middle School as the...
Evan Taylor’s Third Home Run Of The Night Gives Tate Walk-Off Win Over Crestview
Evan Taylor’s third home run of the night gave the Tate Aggies a 7-6 walk-off win over the Crestview Bulldogs on Tuesday night...
Tate Lady Aggies Drop Close One To Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
The Tate Lady Aggie dropped a close one to the Gulf Breeze Dolphins on Tuesday night at Tate. The Dolphins came out on top 6-5. The...
Aubrey Hadley’s RBIs Helps Propel Lady Chiefs Over WFHS; NHS Baseball Beats EHS
SOFTBALL Northview 7, West Florida 2 Four RBIs from Aubrey Hadley help lead the Northview Lady Chiefs to a 7-2 win over the West Florida...
Tate Boys Tennis Beats Navarre 7-0
The Tate Aggies tennis boys team earned another 7-0 win Tuesday, this time over Navarre. The 7-0 win is becoming somewhat of a theme...
Escambia County Man Charged With Threatening President Donald Trump
An Escambia County man has been charged for making criminal threats against President Donald Trump. Markus Edward Hamlett, 46, was...
Wednesday: Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market In Molino
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino two days this month with a variety of fresh produce. Millie will be at the Molino...
Trash Fire Reignites, Destroys Flomaton Workshop And Tractors
Fire destroyed a freestanding workshop near Flomaton on Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 1:30 p.m. in the 200 block...
Reminder: Barth, Molino Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in a portion of Barth and Molino will take place Wednesday, March 4. All items for pickup at...
It’s Book Fair Week At Bratt Elementary; Every Student Able TO Shop With PTA Support
t’s Scholastic Book Fair week at Bratt Elementary School, and every student will have a chance to shop thanks to the Bratt PTA. Family...
Escambia Man Sentenced To Decade In Prison On Drug, Firearm Charges
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison on narcotics and firearms charges. Timothy Lamar McGee, 43,...
Update: ECSO Locates Missing, Endangered Woman Last Seen In Cantonment
UPDATE: Mary Edith Hudson has been safely located. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered...
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Return
The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards returned to their towers Saturday for the 2026 lifeguard season. Initially, Casino Beach will be staffed...
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named their January Students and Employee of the Month. Pictured (L-R) with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger,...
Tow Truck Driver Honored for Stopping Wrong-Way Driver on I-110
Last month, a routine night at work turned into a life-saving intervention for a tow truck driver in Escambia County. At about 10:30...
Cantonment’s ESA South Named A National Top-Performing Construction Company
Cantonment’s ESA South has been ranked 220 nationally on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers lists and...
Oil Prices Rise in Overnight Trading; Florida Gas Prices Face Uncertainty
Florida gas prices face new uncertainty this week as crude oil markets surged when trading opened Sunday night. U.S. crude oil prices...
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named its January Students of the Month. Pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill, they are James Smith...
Century Clarifies Waste Collection Rules; Announces Upcoming Bulk Pickup Dates
The Town of Century is reminding solid waste customers to use the proper can, and it has released upcoming bulk collection dates with...
Pensacola Sports Honors Local Athletes, From Tate Cheerleaders To Olympians
From the Tate High School cheerleaders to a state champion lifter from Jay High School to pro athletes and Olympians, Pensacola Sports...
Tate High School Meats Evaluation Team Takes Third At Florida State Fair
The Tate High School FFA Meats Science Evaluation team earned third place at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Madison Wise earned...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Ice Flyers Fall Short To Birmingham Saturday Night
The Ice Flyers were unable to find the equalizer Saturday night, falling 2-0 to the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday night at the Hangar. After...
Man Arrested For Lewd Act Near Cantonment Bus Stop 11 Days After Jail Release For Sex Crime
An Escambia County man was arrested on Friday for a lewd act near a Cantonment school bus stop, just 11 days after he was released...
Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Aggies Shut Out The Escambia Gators
The Tate Aggies shut out the Escambia Gators 10-0 Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium Conner Dethlefs and Cooper Halfacre had three...
Jay Royals Finish Historic Season As Rural State Runners-up
The Jay Royals girls basketball team wrapped up a stellar season Friday night as the FHSAA Rural Classification State Runners-up. The...
Friday Night: Niceville Edges Tate Softball; Northview Softball and Baseball Drop Away Games
Here are North Escambia ara high school baseball and softball scores from Friday night. SOFTBALL Niceville 3, Tate 2 Niceville defeated...
Ice Flyers Fall To Birmingham (With Gallery)
The Ice Flyers fell 4-1 to the Birmingham Bulls on Dino Race Night at the Hangar. Birmingham opened the scoring when Kyren Gronick...
Federal Sentencing Delayed For Walnut Hill Man With Manifesto, Killing Spree Target List
Federal sentencing for a Walnut Hill man who accidentally shot himself in July has been delayed. His sentencing was previously set...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests After Contraband Tossed Over Prison Fence
A coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two men Thursday following a high-speed pursuit that...