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Worshipers Gather For Easter Sunrise Services
Worshipers gathered for sunrise services across Escambia County on Easter Sunday morning.
The largest sunrise service in Escambia County was the Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Community Sonrise Service at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
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The services were to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful.
According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 [...]
Pickup Plows Through Food Trucks, Vehicles In Destructive Cantonment Crash
One person was injured in a destructive crash Saturday afternoon involving a pickup truck, two food trucks, and several other vehicles.
Around 1:20 p.m., the driver of a silver Dodge Ram pickup driven by a 46-year-old Flomaton man rear-ended a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Highway 95A behind the Speed Mart on Highway 29 at Tate School [...]
Large Barn Destroyed By Fire Friday Night Near Enon
Fire destroyed a large barn near Enon on Friday night.
Fire departments from Cantonment to Poarch, Alabama, responded to the blaze around 9 p.m. in the 4400 block of Highway 97A, about seven miles southwest of Walnut Hill.
Firefighters arrived to find the approximately 3,900 square foot barn fully involved. Multiple small explosions were reported due to [...]
Century Partners With Northview Students And Businesses To Install New Bat Houses
The Town of Century is installing bat houses throughout the town to provide a safe habitat for local bats, which have been causing issues and risking damage to municipal equipment.
Earlier this year, students in the Northview High School Building Construction Academy constructed 30 bat boxes for the town.
On Thursday, Gibbs Equipment of Cantonment installed donated [...]
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 to [...]
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, [...]
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 to choose again.
The question will appear on the primary election ballot on August 18, 2026, as requested by the school board. The Escambia County School Board’s request for a countywide referendum ballot placement was approved [...]
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 [...]
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Firefighters Save Quintette Home From Nearby Heavily Involved Shed Fire
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Full Results: GCA & NYRO Spring Livestock Show (With Gallery)
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Rain Chances Fade To A Sunny, Mild Week Ahead
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Mosquito Control Supervisor Wiggins Named Escambia Employee Of The Month
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UWF Unearths Ancient Artifacts Ahead Of Work On Stadium Construction
Faculty researchers and archaeology students at the University of West Florida have uncovered artifacts linked to multiple pre-Columbian...
Biscuits Blank Blue Wahoos Saturday Night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos couldn’t solve Montgomery Biscuits starter Santiago Suarez on Saturday night, managing only three...
Local Drought Conditions Worsen
Local drought conditions have worsened, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released this week. All of Escambia County is...
The Century Splash Pad Is Now Open
The Century splash pad has opened for the season. The Century splash pad, located at Showalter Park on Kelly Field Road, is open from...
Walk-Off Win: Banks Leads Tate Aggies Past West Florida in Strike Out Cancer Game
Tate 5, West Florida 4 The Tate Aggies walked off with a 5-4 win over West Florida in Friday night’s Strike Out Cancer game...
No Injuries In Highway 29 Crash
There were no injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Friday morning on Highway 29 southbound near Kingfield Road. The Florida Highway...
Tate Aggies Take Down Robertsdale; Posta Homers in Win
Tate 6, Robertsdale 3 The Tate Aggies beat the Robertsdale Golden Bears 6-3 on Friday night in Cantonment. Hunter Clayton earned the...
Tate Boys Tennis Beats Pace 6-1
The Tate High School boys tennis team defeated Pace 6-1 Thursday night. The Aggies girls tea, fell 5-2 to the Patriots. With the win,...
FHP Pursuit Ends With Crash, Arrest
A Florida Highway Patrol pursuit in Escambia County ended in a crash early Friday morning. Around 12:55 a.m., a state trooper patrolling...
Timely Hits Elude Blue Wahoos In 2-1 Opening Night Loss To Biscuits
The Blue Wahoos got a balmy night, a filled ballpark and superlative pitching and defense in their 2026 season-opener. The lacking...
Ascend Park, Disc Golf Will Be Closed Saturday Morning
The Ascend Community Park and disc golf course will be closed the morning of Saturday, April 4 for a company event. The park will...
Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Murder Case For Killing Reservist Just Behind Nine Mile Kohl’s
An Alabama man has been pleaded guilty to federal charges for fatally shooting and running over a woman January 2, 2025, near an...
Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals And Special Services Planned. Here’s A Big List.
Here are Easter weekend events scheduled in the North Escambia area: Palm Sunday Service – Molino Highland Baptist Church...
Northview Falls To West Florida; Tate To Gulf Breeze
West Florida 7, Northview 1 The Northview Chiefs fell to the West Florida Jaguars 7-1 on Thursday night in Bratt. Harrison Vernier...
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...
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...
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...
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 Rescinded For For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
UPDATE…THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS RESCINDED ON FRIDAY MORNING. A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of...
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
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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...
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...
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...