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‘Lack Of Interest’ – The 2026 Sawmill Day In Century Has Been Canceled
Historically, the Sawmill Day Festival and Car Show is one of the largest events in Century, but it has been canceled for 2026.
Citing “lack of interest and participation,” the organizer, Alger-Sullivan Historical Society, announced on Saturday that the annual event has been canceled.
The day traditionally includes entertainment, free history museum tours, grilled food, arts, crafts, free [...]
Woman Killed, Two Adults And Two Kids Injured In Saturday Evening Side-By-Side Crash Near Jay
An Alabama woman was killed and several people, including children, were injured in a UTV crash on Saturday evening near Jay.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 45-year-old Jay woman was driving a side-by-side east on Lakefield Road just before 7 p.m. when the vehicle drifted onto the southern shoulder and she overcorrected. The side-by-side overturned [...]
Feel A Boom? Here’s What We Found About A Possible Source
NorthEscambia.com readers across a portion of northern Escambia County in Florida and southern Escambia County in Alabama reported a boom or rumble they heard and felt on Saturday night around 8:35.
Escambia County Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida responded to a reported explosion which was located a bonfire off Nokomis Road near [...]
Man With A Walker Hit By Car On North Century Boulevard
A man crossing North Century Boulevard with the assistance of a walker was struck by a car on Friday night.
The man was crossing the four-lane roadway at the Century Food Mart, just south of Ranch Road and the Century Library, when he was struck by a Buick sedan. The sedan was pulled into the convenience store [...]
NAS Pensacola Now Open To Public Only On Weekends
Beginning Monday, March 23, NAS Pensacola will only be open for public visitation on the weekends and closed to the public Monday through Friday.
Only Department of War identification card holders can access the air station Monday through Friday.
Visitors to NAS Pensacola’s areas of public interest, including the National Naval Aviation Museum andd the Pensacola Lighthouse, [...]
Firefighters, Forest Service Battle 10-Acre Fire In Davisville
Firefighters and the Florida Forest Service spent hours battling a large brush fire in Davisville on Thursday afternoon.
The fire was reported just before 4 p.m. at Highway 97 and Greenland Road. According to Joe Zwierzchowski, Florida Forest Service spokesman, the fire reached about 10 acres in size.
Firefighters worked to contain the fire and prevent it [...]
Tate High Senior James Treick Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Tate High School senior James Treick has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalist, one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded to high school students in the United States. The recognition places Treick among an elite group of students nationwide who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability, leadership, and commitment to their communities.
Treick has [...]
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Atmore Man Charge With Three Counts Of Attempted Murder After Shooting Incident
A 19-year-old Atmore man is behind bars after allegedly firing shots into a vehicle occupied by three people early Saturday morning...
$14 Million Highway 97 Resurfacing Project Is Now Officially Underway
The Florida Department of Transportation said a project is officially underway to resurface Highway 97 from Highway 29 in Molino to...
Driver Crashes Into Tree, Overturns At Century Dollar General
A driver crashed into a tree and overturned at a Century Dollar General early Saturday morning. The crash happened around 5:40 a.m....
Sunny And Warm Week Ahead; Highs In The 80s
Warm and sunny conditions will dominate the region through the upcoming week as high pressure remains in control. Temperatures will...
Bratt Elementary Student Honored For Essay ‘Snow House Memories’
A Bratt Elementary student is being honored by a state educators group for her essay. Maggie Lee wrote an essay entitled “Snow...
What Is Your Church Doing For Easter? Share Your Events With Our Readers
What is your church or nonprofit doing for Easter? NorthEscambia.com will provide free promotion for churches in North Escambia or...
Next Town of Century Bulk Waste Collection Set for April 7
The Town of Century’s next bulk waste pick-up will be April 7 as pictured above and listed below. Items should be placed curbside...
Sheriff Says Calm Down After Three Road Rage Incidents
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons issued a stern warning to motorists following a surge in road rage violence, including a shooting...
No Injuries In Highway 29, Quintette Road Crash
There were no injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon on Highway 29 at Quintette Road. Around 5 p.m., a passenger car...
NHS Grad Ragsdale Named ACCC DII Softball Player Of The Week
Northview High graduate Chloe Ragsdale has been named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division II Softball Player...
Missing Endangered Man Last Seen Months Ago In Cottage Hill
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing endangered man last seen months ago in Cottage Hill. Corey Shane...
Cat Country 98.7 Named ACM Station Of The Year For Sixth Time
For the sixth time, Cat Country 98.7 has won the 2026 ACM Radio Station of the Year Award from the Academy of Country Music (ACM)....
Spring Into Reading: Kingsfield Elementary Hosts Literacy Celebration (Gallery)
Kingsfield Elementary recently held its Spring Into Reading Literacy night. It was a fun evening celebrating reading and creativity....
Pineview Church Road South Of Jay Has Reopened
Pineview Church Road south fo Jay has reopened. The bridge over Mare Branch Creek was closed on Monday for repairs, and reopened one...
Pace Patriots Take Aggie Classic Championship; Tate Beats Blanchard
The Pace Patriots defeated Yukon (OK) 5-3 on Thursday night to claim the 31st Annual Aggie Classic Championship. Thursday, March 19...
Century Correctional Inmate Assaulted Multiple Staff Members, FDC Says
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted multiple staff members recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Jeremy...
Police: Unborn Baby Dies After Crash Caused By Red Light Runner
A pregnant Escambia County woman lost her baby in a traffic crash on Wednesday in Pensacola. The crash happened just before 7:30 a.m....
Driver Crashes Off Highway 95A In Gonzalez
A driver ran off Highway 95A in Gonzalez on Thursday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on Highway 95A just north of...
Court Records Reveal New Weapons Charge for McDavid Man in FDLE Sex Offender, Snapchat Upload Probe
Court documents are revealing a weapons charge and more details about a McDavid man arrested in January on 14 sex offender violations...
Buck Powell And Frankie Bell: Two Champion Coaches Born In Century Pass Away
Two legendary state champion high school coaches born in Century recently passed away, leaving a legacy of success that spanned decades...
Molino Woman Charged With DUI After Highway 196 Rollover Crash
A Molino woman has been charged with DUI following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 196 last week. As we previously reported,...
Elementary Students Honored As Shining Stars
WSRE recently hosted the Shining Star Awards, honoring outstanding fifth grade students who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship...
Man Pleads To Federal Charges Of Selling Unregulationed Animal Medication
An area man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling unregulated animal medications. Scott Robinson, 51, of Pace, pleaded...
Citizen Joins Century CRA Board As Efforts Resume To Revitalize Blighted Area
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board set out to add two citizens — asking anyone interested to attend a meeting...
Aggie Classic Scores; Pace To Host Yukon For Title; Tate With Walk-Off Win
The field is set for the final day of the 2026 Aggie Classic on Thursday. Pace will host Yukon (OK) at 7 p.m. for the Aggie Classic...
Century Council Votes To Nearly Double Water Rates, Increase Sewer Rates
The Century Town Council voted Tuesday night to nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater. The...
GoFundMe Aims To Send Body Of Boy Murdered In Cantonment To Mom In Honduras
Horrendous and despicable. That’s how Escambia COunty Sheriff Chip Simmons described the death of a 3-year-old boy in Cantonment,...
Ray Palmer Of Pensacola Sports Named To Sports ETA Hall Of Fame
Sports ETA has announced that Ray Palmer, president and CEO of Pensacola Sports, will be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame...
Two NAS Pensacola Sailors Credited With Saving Driver After High-Speed Creek Crash
Two Navy sailors are being credited for saving the life of a driver who crashed into an Escambia County creek on Sunday. The Florida...
Northview Gets 11-Inning Spring Break Shutout of T.R. Miller
The Northview Chiefs earned a Spring Break shutout 3-0 over T.R. Miller in 11 innings Tuesday night. Jase Portwood earned the win...
Northwest Florida Congressman Patronis Speaks Out On Shutdown And TSA
Tuesday, Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis spoke out amid TSA staffing shortages and nationwide travel disruptions as the...