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State Fire Marshal Investigating Wednesday Night Combine Fire
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a combine on Wednesday night just south of Century.
The fire was reported in a field about 200 feet off North Century Boulevard on Thompson Road just before 10 p.m.
Firefighters brought the equipment fire and a resulting oat field fire under control in [...]
Three Former Tate Aggies Coaching In The College World Series
Three former Tate High Aggies will be coaching on college baseball’s biggest stage during the College World Series in Omaha.
They are Logan Blackmon and Jesse Sherrill of the Troy Trojans and Nolan Cain at Texas.
Logan Blackmon. Troy
Blackmon was elevated to director of Catching & Assistant Player Development ahead of the 2026 season, following three seasons [...]
FDLE Arrests Cantonment Man On 20 Child Porn Charges
A 76-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on child pornorgrapy charges.
William Dale Harris was charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $85,000.
The investigation [...]
Century Man Arrested For Kidnapping After Altercation At Graffiti Bridge
A 23-year-old Century man was arrested early Sunday morning following an alleged physical altercation at Wayside Park (Graffiti Bridge) in Pensacola.
According to an arrest report from the Pensacola Police Department, De’Von Mekhi Malik White was taken into custody after independent witness accounts and video footage showed him attempting to forcibly pull and push a woman [...]
‘I’d Need To Have Heart Surgery’ — Aggie Nation, Community Rally For Tate Softball Player
Aggie Nation and the local community are rallying behind a Tate Lady Aggies who is undergoing open heart surgery.
Mykamia “MyMy” Padgett, an incoming Tate High School senior and Alabama State University commit, said softball meant everything to her, even as her world came crashing down a few months ago.
“During a fairly intense game mid-season, everything [...]
Day One: Here’s Who Qualified To Run For Office
Monday was the first day of qualifying for candidate to be on the 2026 ballot in Escambia County.
Candidates must qualify noon on Friday.
The following candidates have qualified as of 5 p.m., June 8:
Escambia County Commissioner (Partisan)
District 2 – Glenn Dorsey (REP)
District 2 – Mike Kohler (REP)
District 2 – EErica King (Write-In)
District 4 – Ashlee Hofberger [...]
Flomaton Man Killed In Monday Morning Crash Near Century
A 20-year-old Flomaton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash just outside of Century on Monday morning.
The car was traveling southwest on Fannie Road when the driver lost control in a curve and left the roadway to the south. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver overcorrected, striking a tree. The vehicle went through a [...]
Qualifying Week For Three Century Town Council Seats Begins Monday
Three Century Town Council seats will appear on the 2026 ballot, with candidates required to qualify by noon on Friday.
The seats up for election this year are:
Seat 3: Held by incumbent Shelisa Abraham. She prefiled for the seat last September, but must complete the qualification process this week.
Seat 4: Held by incumbent John Bass.
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Molino Tax Collector Office Wins Statewide Donate Life Photo Contest Award
The Escambia County Tax Collector Molino office won the Donate Life Florida Small Offices public vote photo contest.
Driver’s license offices across Florida participated in the National Donate Life Month campaign, “Leave a Legacy.” As part of this campaign, offices brought the theme to life by creating meaningful displays, many featuring trees and leaves, to symbolize [...]
Other Top Stories:
NHC Monitoring First Disturbance Of The Season; No Threat To Florida
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic tropical disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season, and it poses no...
Arrest Made In Double Shooting That Left One Dead
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a double shooting on Wednesday that left one man dead and another...
Florida Strengthens And Extends Screwworm Emergency Rule
Following additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson...
Sunny, Lower 90s Today; Rain Chance Returns For The Weekend
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in...
Expect Construction Delays Friday On Quintette Road In Santa Rosa County
Drivers can expect delays on Quintette Road in Santa Rosa County on Friday, June 12. Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will be resurfacing...
Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader In Columbus
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took one of two games played on Wednesday against the Columbus Clingstones. Pensacola took game one by a...
After Nearly A Week, Century Lifts Boil Water Notice For Freedom Road
After nearly a week, a boil water notice was lifted Wednesday night, June 10, for all residents of Freedom Road in Century, including...
One Dead, One Injured In Pensacola Boulevard Hotel Shooting
One person is dead following a shooting Wednesday at the Hotel Del Sol on Pensacola Boulevard near Kenmore Road. One other person...
Aggie Nation Rallies For ‘MyMy’ Padgett As Heart Surgery Declared A Success
As Tate High School softball and the Aggie Nation community stepped up to the plate to support one of their own, some of the best...
Vendor Applications Now Open For Annual Century-Flomaton Joint Fireworks Show
The annual Flomaton/Century joint fireworks show is coming up on July 3, and vendor applications are being accepted now for the event...
Trooper Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On I-10
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured after rear-ending a tractor-trailer on I-10 in Santa Rosa County. The trooper, a 28-year-old...
International Paper Pensacola Mill Announces 2026 Community Grants Program
The International Paper Pensacola Mill is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program, which will award 10 grants ranging...
Blue Wahoos, Clingstones Postponed In Columbus
Tuesday’s series opener at Synovus Park between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Columbus Clingstones was postponed due to rain. The...
Ransom Middle School Academic Team Conquers National Championships, Earns Global Bids
The Ransom Middle School Academic Team put on a historic performance at the International Academic Competitions Middle & Elementary...
PPD: No Criminal Charges Expected In Drowning Of Girls, 5 And 8, In Neighbor’s Pool
No criminal charges are expected after two girls, age 5 and 8, drowned in a neighbor’s pool Monday evening. Pensacola Police...
See A Wild Turkey? FWC Wants You To Report The Sighting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to report all sightings of wild...
Two Correctional Inmates Assaulted Century Correctional Staff Members, FDC Says
Two Century Correctional staff members were assaulted by inmates in two unrelated incidents, according to the Florida Department of...
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice Remains In Effect For Freedom Road In Century
UPDATE: This boil water notice was lifted Wednesday night, June 10. A boil water notice issued last Thursday by the Town of Century...
We Are A Week Into Hurricane Season: Here Are The Predictions And Storm Names
Monday marks the start to the second week of hurricane season, and forecasters are predicting a below normal number of storms in 2026. NOAA’s...
Hydroplaning Semi-Truck Crashes Into Median, Blocking I-10 Westbound
A jackknifed semi truck and trailer completely shut down I-10 in Escambia County on Sunday morning. It happened around 7 a.m. on I-10...
Championships And All-Stars Wins Highlight Century Youth Ball Weekend
The Century Baseball Association brought home several tournament wins over the weekend. In baseball action, the 8U and 10U teams competed...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Decline For The Second Week
Florida gas prices declined for the second consecutive week, giving drivers continued relief after a sharp run-up earlier this spring,...
Blue Wahoos Fall 10-1 To Chattanooga In Series Finale
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 10-1 on Sunday afternoon. A hot start by the Lookouts...
Even With Over A Foot Of Rain Last Month, We’re Still In A Drought
We are slowly getting there. Despite well over a foot of rain across much of the area last month, most of Escambia County remains...
ECSO: Hallucinating Man Fired Shots Inside His Beulah Apartment, Bullets Pierced Adjacent Unit
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said a 25-year-old man was hallucinating when he fired multiple shots inside his apartment...
Want To Be A Firefighter? ECFR Physical Abilities Test Is June 15
Escambia County Fire Rescue will hold a physical abilities test Monday, June 15 for Florida-certified firefighters interested in joining...
Here Are This Week’s Road Constructions Spots To Watch
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Is Your Church Having VBS?
Is your North Escambia area church holding Vacation Bible School this year? Now is the time to submit your Vacation Bible School announcements...
Register Now For Tate Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp
The deadline is nearing to register for the Lil’ Aggies Summer Cheer Camp. The camp will be held in the Tate High School Fryman...
Ignoffo Ignites Offense In 5-4 Blue Wahoos Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 5-4 on Saturday night. The Blue Wahoos seemed to stay...
Cottage Hill Water Works: Boil Water Notice For Williams Ditch Road
UPDDATE: This boil water notice was lifted on June 9. Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a boil water notice for 24 Williams Ditch...
Qualifying Week Begins Monday for Escambia County, Century and Pensacola Races
Qualifying week begins Monday for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office. The official...