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Century Mayor Says Wastewater Study Remains A Priority After DeSantis Budget Veto
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis line-item vetoed items totaling $810 million when he signed Florida’s $117.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, including a wastewater project in Century.
The Century “Inflow and Infiltration Study” passed the Legislature but was vetoed by the governor. The $315,000 study was to be aimed at problem areas in the system to [...]
Ernest Ward Middle School Student Places In Top 10 At National History Day
An Ernest Ward Middle School student has earned an elite national distinction on the academic stage.
Dillon Seaman claimed a spot in the Top 10 in the nation at the National History Day national competition held June 14-18 at the University of Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
The annual event served as the prestigious culmination of months [...]
One Dead, Six Others Injured In Downtown Pensacola Shooting
One person was killed and six others were injured in a downtown Pensacola shooting early on Sunday morning.
Pensacola Police said a 19-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene following the 1:20 a.m. incident on Intendencia Street between Jefferson and Palafox streets. Six other victims, ranging in age from 16 to 26, were transported to [...]
Man Airlifted In Serious Condition After Reported Walnut Hill ATV Crash
A man was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition following a reported ATV crash in Walnut Hill on Saturday evening.
The crash was reported around 6:20 p.m. at Arthur Brown Road and North Cypress Street. First responders arrived to find a man lying in the intersection, but no ATV. Investigators believe someone removed the vehicle [...]
Thousands Endure Power Outages On Hot Fourth Of July Afternoon
Thousands of people endured a hot Fourth of July afternoon with no power, some for several hours.
FPL first reported over 4,000 customers without power in an area generally south of Nine Mile Road and north of Longleaf along Pine Forest Road, including Wilde Lake Boulevard and West Detroit Boulevard.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to multiple [...]
Century And Flomaton Team Up For America 250 Celebration With Flyover, Fireworks (Gallery)
Hundreds of area residents celebrated America’s 250th and the Independence Day weekend on Friday in Century.
The event, a joint celebration presented by the towns of Century and Flomaton, was held at Anthony Pleasant Park and the adjacent Showalter Park. There were food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fireworks after dark.
For a photo gallery, click [...]
Man Killed In Tractor Accident Near Century
A man was killed near Century midday on Thursday when he was crushed by a tractor, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The accident occurred at about noon at a residence on Bass Road, just off Highway 4A. Deputies said the man was near the tractor when it moved for an unknown reason and he [...]
2-Year-Old Airlifted In Critical Condition After Being Rescued From Apparent Septic Tank
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition Thursday afternoon after being rescued from an apparent septic tank off East 10 Mile Road.
According to ECSO Sgt. Melony Peterson, the child had been reported missing to the ECSO shortly before being discovered. Deputies described the [...]
Escambia County Veterans Services Holds Outreach Event In Molino (Gallery)
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office held an outreach event in Molino on Thursday.
Veterans Services Office staff members were able to help veterans with reviewing VA benefits, filing a VA claim, and re-evaluating VA disability.
For more photos, click here.
Other organizations offering assistance to veterans also took part in the outreach event at the Molino Community [...]
Making History: Tate High School Earns First-Ever ‘A’ School Grade
Tate High School has reached a historic milestone, earning its first-ever “A” school grade from the Florida Department of Education. This achievement marks not only the first “A” in the school’s history, but also the first time a traditional high school in Escambia County Public Schools has earned the state’s highest accountability rating, reflecting years [...]
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault At Atmore Hotel
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Hot And Humid Week, Chance Of Daily Afternoon Thunderstorms
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Pensacola Symphony Musicians Perform At Century Library (Gallery)
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Looking Back: The Local Photos And Stories From The Past Week
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Dishmey Flirts with Perfecto As Wahoos Win Chippy Rocket City Finale
Eliazar Dishmey took a perfect game through 5.2 innings, allowed just three hits over 6.1 scoreless frames, and led the Pensacola...
What Did Florida Include In America’s Time Capsule To Be Opened in 2276?
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Our Hometown Blue Angels Played Big Part In America 250 Celebration
Pensacola’s own U.S. Navy Blue Angels were a big part of the America 250 celebrations on July 4. The Blues performed a flyover...
Beulah Road Resurfacing Project Concludes
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed a $4.4 million project to resurface Beulah Road from Mobile Highway...
Despite Home Run Barrage, Wahoos Fall To Trash Pandas On Festive Fourth
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos hit four homers, including a pair from red-hot Cam Cannarella and a dramatic go-ahead shot in the eighth...
Free Admission To Florida State Parks For The Independence Day Weekend
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Are Fireworks Legal For The Fourth In Escambia County?
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Two Motorcyclists Killed After Being Thrown Over I-110 Overpass In Crash
A Navarre man and woman were killed Thursday night after their motorcycle collided with a concrete barrier on I-110 near the Pensacola...
Escambia County Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
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Rocket City Rain Dampens Wahoos’ Bats In 4-1 Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped their third game in a row on Friday night, enduring a long pregame rain delay before falling 4-1...
Big Inning Downs Wahoos In 16-6 Loss To Rocket City
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in a marathon game by a final score of 16-6 on Thursday night. The...
Former Century Correctional Warden Is Now Secretary Of The Florida Dept. Of Corrections
A former warden of the Century Correctional Institution has been appointed the secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections...
Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member Gets Seven Years In Federal Prison For Arson
A Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member has been sentenced to federal prison. Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 43, of Escambia County was...
State Issues Max Fine After FPL Contractor Herbicide Application
A state investigation has found that a contractor working for Florida Power & Light misused herbicides during an aerial application...
15 Arrested In ECSO Warrants Sweep
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15 people during a three-day warrants sweep recenthly. Charges on the suspects...
Woman, 77, Seriously Injured In Morristown Road Crash
A 77-year-old Santa Rosa County woman was seriously injured when he crashed in a vehicle on Morristown Road west of Jay. At approximately...
Hernández’s Homer Not Enough In 7-1 Wahoos Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday, falling 7-1 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Cristian...
Escambia Schools Earn ‘A’ Grade; Here’s How Your Child’s School Scored
For the first time in recent memory, the Escambia County Public Schools system has earned an “A”, according to school...
Storm Packs a Punch in North Escambia: Trees Snapped, Lines Downed, and Hundreds Left in the Dark
A strong evening thunderstorm Tuesday evening in North Escambia left hundreds without power and caused minor damage. High winds...
Heavy Thunderstorm Flips Aircraft, Damages Metal Building In Walnut Hill
A heavy thunderstorm that moved through Walnut Hill on Tuesday evening flipped an aircraft and damaged a large metal building. The...
Escambia County Veterans Services Outreach In Molino On Thursday
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Pickup Hydroplanes During Heavy Thunderstorm, Crashes Into Flooded Ditch
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NWE 13U Chiefs Bagging Groceries Today, Friday To Raise Funds
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Oak Grove Garage Workshop Destroyed By Tuesday Afternoon Fire
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Blue Wahoos Blast Rocket City For Fourth Straight Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued to punish Southern League pitching on Tuesday night, opening up their six-game road series with...
WSRE Ends Affiliation With PBS, Effective July 1
Sesame Street, Antiques Roadshow, NOVA, Masterpiece Theatre and other PBS favorites are now gone from WSRE-TV 23. As of July 1, the...