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American Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson Surprises Tate Yearbook Students At Wahoos Game

American Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson Surprises Tate Yearbook Students At Wahoos Game

American Idol Top 3 finalist Keyla Richardson made a surprise appearance on Wednesday at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos Education Day game,... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Century To Consider Accessory Dwellings, ‘Backyard Apartments’

Century To Consider Accessory Dwellings, ‘Backyard Apartments’

The Town of Century will consider a new accessory apartment ordinance to expand housing options available to all property owners in... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Escambia Woman Charged With Trafficking Meth, Heroin, And Fentanyl

Escambia Woman Charged With Trafficking Meth, Heroin, And Fentanyl

An Escambia County woman was arrested on a list of felony drug offenses after a traffic stop in Ensley. Misty Melissa Barfield, 49,... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Showers and Thunderstorms Likely Today

Showers and Thunderstorms Likely Today

The next several days will bring a wet and active weather pattern to the region, characterized by high precipitation chances and occasional... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Jim Allen Elementary Students Among Hundreds Attending Blue Wahoos Education Day Game

Jim Allen Elementary Students Among Hundreds Attending Blue Wahoos Education Day Game

Students from Jim Allen Elementary School were among hundreds who attended a Pensacola Blue Wahoos Education Day game on Wednesday... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Big Inning Downs Wahoos For Second Straight Game

Big Inning Downs Wahoos For Second Straight Game

The Blue Wahoos dropped their second straight game against Rocket City by a final score of 10-1. Pensacola starter Alex Williams (L,... 

May 7, 2026 | Read the story »

Lady Chiefs Dominate Blue Devils In Mercy Rule Regional Semifinal Shutout Win

The scoreboard operator was busy Tuesday evening as the Northview Lady Chiefs shut out the Holmes County Blue Devils 15-0 in a mercy... 

May 6, 2026 | Read the story »

Century Punts Million Dollar Housing Grant Application Questions Until Next Week

The Century Town Council on Tuesday night decided to delay final application decisions for a million dollar housing rehabilitation... 

May 6, 2026 | Read the story »

Jalia Lassiter Named SEC Player Of The Week

Flomaton High School graduate and Atmore native Jalia Lassiter was named the SEC Player of the Week. Lassiter led LSU with nine total... 

May 6, 2026 | Read the story »

Early Lead Slips Aways As Wahoos Fall To Trash Pandas

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos were well-positioned to win their sixth game in a row on Tuesday night, but saw an early 6-0 lead vanish... 

May 6, 2026 | Read the story »

Escambia County Man Indicted On Federal Fentanyl, Meth Charges After Undercover Sting

An Escambia County man has been indicted on federal drug distribution charges after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover law enforcement... 

May 5, 2026 | Read the story »

Century Utility Customers Receiving Dramatically Higher Bills After Rate Hikes

The first utility bills with new, dramatically increased rates are arriving for Town of Century customers, and many residents are... 

May 5, 2026 | Read the story »

Century Leaders Make Personal Donations to Northview Construction Academy For Town Bat Houses

Century Mayor Ben Boutwell and Town Administrator Dave Murzin made personal donations on Monday to the Northview High School Building... 

May 5, 2026 | Read the story »

Ernest Ward Middle Inducts New Honor Society Members

New members were inducted last Friday into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School. The NJHS... 

May 4, 2026 | Read the story »

First Responders Sunday Honors Local Heroes and Their Families

The annual First Responders Sunday was held on Sunday at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church to honor the brave men and women who serve Escambia... 

May 4, 2026 | Read the story »

Here Are This Weeks Road Construction Slow Down Spots

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform... 

May 4, 2026 | Read the story »

Florida Gas Prices Rise 40 Cents, Set New Four-Year High

Florida gas prices surged 40 cents per gallon last week, going from $3.94 gallon on Monday to $4.34 gallon on Sunday, according to... 

May 4, 2026 | Read the story »

Wahoos Win Fifth In A Row As Manager Prada Reaches Milestone In Style

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their fifth game in a row on Sunday afternoon, beating the Biloxi Shuckers 9-4 and securing manager... 

May 4, 2026 | Read the story »

Why Is Highway 29 One Lane In Each Direction For A Highway 97 Project?

Why is Highway 29 down to one lane in each direction for a Highway 97 project? A week ago, northbound and southbound traffic on Highway... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Central Water Works Awarded $45K Federal Planning Grant

USDA Rural Development has awarded a $45,000 grant to Central Water Works. Central was awarded the $45,000 predevelopment planning... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Northview Chiefs Split With Chipley Tigers To Force Sunday Regional Decider

The Northview Chiefs dropped their first regional semifinal game to the Chipley Tigers 10-3 Saturday afternoon, but the Chiefs doubled... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Northview Softball Regional Rescheduled For Tuesday

Northview’s regional opener has been rescheduled from Thursday to Tuesday, due to a high chance of rain currently in the forecast... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Northview Musicians Take Part In Northwest Florida Honor Band Performance

Several Northview High School band members took part in the Northwest Florida Small School Honor Band on Saturday afternoon at Milton... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Holmes County Takes Jay Out Of Regional Hunt

The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Jay Royals in two close contests on Saturday in the Rural regional semifinals. Holmes County... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Escambia County Seeks Volunteer for Planning Board Appointment

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Lewis Jr., Blue Wahoos Sweep Doubleheader Over Shuckers

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos swept the Biloxi Shuckers in a doubleheader on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to a season-high... 

May 3, 2026 | Read the story »

Mother Of Cantonment Murder Suspect Charged With Helping Him Flee

An Alabama woman is being charged with helping her son flee following a mid-April murder in Cantonment. Sonya Nicole Cross-McAdoo... 

May 2, 2026 | Read the story »

NAS Pensacola Reopens Areas Of Public Interest Seven Days A Week

After being closed to the general public for over a month, NAS Pensacola has reopened areas of public interest seven days a week. Areas... 

May 2, 2026 | Read the story »

Splash Pad And Pickleball: Ribbon Cut On Upgraded Beulah Park

A ribbon cutting was held on Friday for an upgraded Beulah Regional Park. Park improvements include a new splash pad, four new pickleball... 

May 2, 2026 | Read the story »

Create a Special Card For Mom Today At The Molino Library

Stop by the Molino Library between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and make a special card for mom to show just how much you care. Use the... 

May 2, 2026 | Read the story »

Blue Wahoos Rained Out Friday; Double Header On Saturday

Friday’s game at Blue Wahoos Stadium between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Biloxi Shuckers was postponed due to rain. The... 

May 2, 2026 | Read the story »