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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 97, 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 [...]
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 now in a severe drought, with an area of extreme drought in the eastern two-thirds of Escambia County, Alabama and a very small area northeast of Century and part of Santa Rosa County near the state [...]
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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The Century Splash Pad Is Now Open
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No Injuries In Highway 29 Crash
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FHP Pursuit Ends With Crash, Arrest
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Walk-Off Win: Banks Leads Tate Aggies Past West Florida in Strike Out Cancer Game
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Tate Aggies Take Down Robertsdale; Posta Homers in Win
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Tate Boys Tennis Beats Pace 6-1
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Timely Hits Elude Blue Wahoos In 2-1 Opening Night Loss To Biscuits
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Ascend Park, Disc Golf Will Be Closed Saturday Morning
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Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Murder Case For Killing Reservist Just Behind Nine Mile Kohl’s
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Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals And Special Services Planned. Here’s A Big List.
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Northview Falls To West Florida; Tate To Gulf Breeze
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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
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Road Construction Worker Struck By Pickup, Critically Injured In Beulah
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Unlucky 13: Northview Falls 3-1 To Milton
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Boil Water Notice Rescinded For For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
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Teen Killed, Four Other Teens Injured In Overturned Pickup Crash In Escambia, Alabama
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Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face
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Tate Aggies Varsity And JV Both Shut Out Milton
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Wrong Lane, Wrong State: Atmore Man Arrested For DUI In Pensacola
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Mitchell Hits Two-Run Homer As Tate Falls To Pace
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Flag Football: Northview Chiefs Beat Pine Forest 27-20
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Escambia County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Three Firearms And 155 Rounds
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Pre-K, Kindergarten And New Student Registration Underway In Escambia County
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UWF Expected To Announce Jump To Division 1 On Thursday
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FPL Awards Grants To Six Nonprofits In Escambia County
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Chiefs Secure 12th Straight Win with Crucial District Victory Over Jay
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Escambia Man Gets 30 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Kill Sheriff’s Deputy
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