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FDEP Inspects Century Drinking Water, Sewer Systems Monday As Lawsuit Heats Up
As a lawsuit is pending in the court system, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) inspected the Town of Century Wastewater Treatment Plant and an out-of-service water well on Academy Street on Monday.
The FDEP visit, which Mayor Ben Boutwell said was the agency’s first inspection in Century since November 2025, came as activity in [...]
Highway 97 Lane Closures Begin In $14 Million Resurfacing Project
Highway 97 lane closures have begun on a Florida Department of Transportation project along Highway 97 from Highway 29 in Molino to the Alabama state line at Atmore.
Drivers may not see actual construction equipment and lane closures for some time; FDOT said the first few days of the project often include sign placement and other [...]
Temporary Road To Temporary Bridge Washed Away At $5 Million Bridge Replacement Site
A temporary asphalt road to a temporary bridge on a $5.03 million construction project has washed away at Brushy Creek southwest of Walnut Hill during recent torrential rain and floods.
Construction started in February on a full replacement of the bridge on O.C. Phillips Road, a dirt road. The asphalt road provided access to a temporary [...]
Survivor: Tony deGraaf Honored As Florida Little League Volunteer of the Year
Tony deGraaf, the long-serving president of the Tri-County Little League and Jay Recreation Association, has been named the Volunteer of the Year by the Little League Florida State District Administrators Association.
The prestigious honor highlights more than 15 years of unwavering dedication to youth sports in the community, the majority of which deGraaf has spent leading [...]
Vehicle Strikes Dollar General In Cantonment
A vehicle collided with a Cantonment Dollar General store Saturday evening.
The incident happened about 7:20 p.m. at the Dollar General on Highway 29 at Neal Road. The vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into the front wall of the store.
The driver sustained minor injuries. There were no other injuries reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Escambia Commission Joins Lawsuit Against Clerk Childers Over Blocked Donations
TThe Escambia County Commission has voted to join a lawsuit against Clerk of Courts Pam Childers, escalating a legal battle over who holds final authority over county tax dollars.
The 3-1 vote brings the county into an existing lawsuit filed by two local nonprofits—First Tee Gulf Coast and the Warrington Emergency Aid Center—after Childers refused to [...]
Heavy Rain Washed Away Portion Of Road In McDavid
Heavy rain over the past few days washed away a portion of a dirt road near McDavid.
A small portion of Railroad Street collapsed just south of Main Street, and a resident was forced to navigate part of the washed-out road on foot. To make matters worse, a small tree came down across the road.
Railroad Street [...]
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All Escambia County Bridges, Except O.C. Phillips, Now Open
All Escambia County bridges, except O.C. Phillips, have reopened. The temporary bridge over Brushy Creek on O.C. Phillips Road remains...
Jay Man Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty For Killing Kitten
A Jay man has been convicted of aggravated animal cruelty for killing his former girlfriend’s kitten Gunner Cole Bush, 21, was...
Scattered Afternoon Storms Chance Spikes For Wednesday
Isolated afternoon storms will remain a threat through the mid-week period, with Wednesday carrying the highest likelihood of rain...
Cantonment Woman Faces Felony Charge After Shoplifting Incident
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FHSAA Spring Sports Realignment Brings Shifts for Northview and Tate
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has released its tentative spring sports classifications for the 2026-27 and...
Northview, Ernest Ward Middle FFA Chapters Attend State Convention
A combined delegation of 18 members from the Northview High School FFA Chapter and the Ernest Ward Middle School FFA Chapter capped...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Declined Last Week
Florida gas prices are declining as 4.6 million Floridians prepare to travel for Independence Day. The majority of them (4.08 million)...
Sudden Stop Causes Tractor-Trailer Cargo To Spill, Blocking I-10
A shifted load on a tractor-trailer blocked a lane of I-10 in Escambia County on Sunday morning, causing traffic delays but resulting...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Spots To Watch
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and state projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as...
Wahoos End First Half With 11-4 Win Inbox
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos secured the series victory over the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 11-4 on Sunday evening. Besting...
Beulah Academy Honored At State FFA Convention
The Beulah Academy FFA Chapter received several honors at the 98th Florida State FFA Convention & Expo last week in Orlando, bringing...
Tate High FFA Chapter Earns Multiple State Awards At Annual Convention
Forty-one members of the Tate High School FFA chapter traveled to Orlando last week to showcase their agricultural expertise and leadership...
I-10 Westbound Ramp To Davis Highway Closed Nights Through Thursday
The I-10 westbound off ramp at Davis Highway (Exit 13) will be periodically closed during Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25,...
Northview 4-H Club Donates Food, Recipes To Escambia County Program
The Northview 4-H Club recently donated bags of food to the Escambia County expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The...
After Record Rain Delay, Matheus Lifts Wahoos To Late-Night Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Birmingham Barons waited nearly four hours to play their Saturday game at Blue Wahoos Stadium, getting...
Located: Silver Alert Issued For Pace Man That May Have Been Traveling West
UPDATED: This missing man has been located and is safe. A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for an 87-year-old man last seen in...
Atmore Man Arrested For Downtown Pensacola Battery
An Atmore, man was arrested recently for a physical altercation in downtown Pensacola last month. Jovon Brown, 19, was booked into...
Escambia Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
An Escambia County felon has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm offense. Michael Stephen Johnson, 59, pleaded guilty in federal court...
Blue Wahoos Bounce Back, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With 9-2 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 9-2 on Friday night behind a mixture of pitching prowess...
Barrineau Park Bridge Over The Perdido River Closed
The Barrineau Park Road Bridge over the Perdido River is closed due to the flooding. Barrineau Park Road (Highway 196) is closed and...
Century Resident Maliki Haynes Earns Top Honor Marine Graduate Distinction At Parris Island
A Northview High graduate has achieved one of the top honors at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Lance...
Storms Leave Hundreds Without Power Across Escambia County
Hundreds of Escambia County residents lost power Thursday and Thursday night due to severe storms. One of the largest single outages...
Need Sand For Flood Prep? It’s Still Available Free In Escambia County
Escambia County still has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas due to a high risk of flash flooding over...
Escambia County Couple Indicted On Federal Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking And Gun Charges
An Escambia County couple has been indicted in federal court for methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution and on gun charges. Andre...
Flood Warnings: Escambia, Perdido Rivers Forecast To Rise Nearly 15 Feet
Rivers in North Escambia are forecast to rise by nearly 15 feet by the weekend. Escambia River A flood warning is in effect from Friday...
Escambia To Consider Data Center Ban; FloridaWest Says No Active Talks
Escambia County will soon consider an ordinance to ban data centers in the county. “FloridaWest has never been in active negotiations...
New Assistant Principal Appointments Approved For Tate, Northview High Schools
New assistant principal appointments have been approved for Tate and Northview high schools, marking a promotion for one local educator...
Tate’s Laura Touchstone Named Escambia County Director Of High School Education
Tate High School Principal Laura Touchstone has been appointed director of High School Education for Escambia County Public Schools....
Curiosity Catches the Kitty: Stuck Kitten Rescued From Tree By Escambia Animal Welfare
The Escambia County Department of Animal Rescue successfully rescued a curious little kitten on Wednesday. The kitten somehow managed...
Two Cantonment Residents Uninjured In Three-Vehicle Serious Escambia County Crash
Two Cantonment residents escaped injury in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Escambia County. The crash occurred at approximately...
Blue Wahoos Split Twin Bill With Barons
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Birmingham Barons 6-4 in the first half of their Wednesday doubleheader, but blew a late lead in...