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Century Council Members Split On Strategy To Nearly Double Water Rates
Water bills are going to increase significantly in Century, but just how much, and how fast, is under discussion.
As we reported last week, Town of Century water system customers are facing a potential rate hike that would nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
Tuesday evening, the Century Town Council held [...]
Storms Possible Late Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning; Cooler Air Follows
A strong cold front will bring likely showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning Conditions will clear by Thursday afternoon, ushering in a much cooler and sunny stretch through the weekend. Another round of rain is possible by Sunday as temperatures fluctuate between the upper 50s and near 80.
Here is your official [...]
Charges Upgraded To First-Degree Murder In Cantonment Death Of 3-Year-Old
Charges have been upgraded to first-degree felony murder against a 28-year-old Honduran national following the death of his 3-year-old nephew at a Cantonment home.
The suspect, Samuel Antonio Maldonado Erazo, was charged last week with negligent manslaughter, based upon not taking the child for medical care. He remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond as [...]
Side of Car Peeled Away In Highway 29 Collision; One Injured
One person was injured in a Monday morning Highway 29 crash that peeled away the side of the car.
The driver of a Pontiac Grand Am was northbound on Highway 29 north of Highway 164 when the vehicle struck the rear corner of an ECUA delivery truck that had reportedly stalled and was pulling off the [...]
Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century (With Gallery)
The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century on Monday morning before continuing to Pensacola.
The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line on a foggy morning. Runners from Century Correctional Institution carried the torch south on Highway 29 from the state line to the Century Town Hall [...]
Train Strikes Vehicle At Cantonment Crossing Sunday Night
A train struck a vehicle Sunday night in Cantonment.
For an unknown reason, the passenger car was on the railroad tracks on Highway 95A at East Kingsfield Road when it was struck by a CSX train around 11:05 p.m., pushing the car away from the crossing.
First responders arrived to find no one in or around the [...]
Saturday Night Crash Claims Life Of Motorcyclist On Highway 97
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck on Saturday night on Highway 97.
The crash occurred about two miles south of Tungoil Road, or about six miles south of Walnut Hill.
The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man from Stapleton, Alabama, was northbound on Highway 97 when he crossed the centerline, according to the Florida Highway [...]
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Escambia Fire Rescue To Train At Ascend Performance Materials Under New Agreement
Escambia County and Ascend Performance Materials recently entered an agreement for routine and technical fire rescue training at Ascend...
Escambia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Machine Gun Conversion Devices On Facebook
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FDLE Charges Escambia Felon With Attempted Firearm Purchase
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has charged an Escambia County felon with the attempted purchase of a firearm after a child...
Tate High School Students Earn Top Honors At Florida French Competition
For the first time, Tate High School students recently participated in Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, held in Orlando. The...
McAnally, Womack Pitch Northview Shutout Of Miller; NHS JV Wins; Tate Drops Two To Navarre
Northview 9, T.R. Miller 0 Mikayla McAnally and Peyton Womack combined to throw a shutout as the Northview Chiefs defeated the T.R....
Tate Varsity Slips To WFHS; Tate Freshmen With Big Win
West Florida 5, Tate 1 The Tate Aggies slipped to West Florida 5-1 on Tuesday. Bryton McLellan went five innings for Tate, allowing...
Tate Boys And Girls Tennis Beat Escambia
Tate boys tennis beat Escambia 7-0 on Tuesday, as the Tate girls earned their first win of the season 4-3 over the Gators. Next up...
Escambia County EMS To Hold Open House
Escambia County EMS is inviting the public to the 2026 EMS Open House on Saturday, March 21, a free, family-friendly community event...
Ransom Middle Science, History, Geography Students Qualify For National Competition
The Ransom Middle School science, history and geography regional players placed this past weekend in Mobile. The five players —...
Northview Chiefs Overpower J.U. Blacksher 12-2
The Northview Chiefs beat the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs (Uriah, Alabama) 12-2 on Monday night, in Bratt. On the mound, Jack Boutwell...
Back-To-Back: Troy Wins 2026 Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Championship In Pensacola
Troy defeated Georgia Southern, 77-61, in the championship game of the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball...
James Madison Top Troy To Win Sun Belt Women’s Basketball Title In Pensacola
James Madison defeated Troy 69–52 on Monday afternoon to take the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Women’s Basketball Championship...
Escambia County (AL) Woman Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Woman
An Escambia County, Alabama, woman has been charged with murdering another woman late last week. Renotta Renee Seltzer was booked...
Cadets Attend First Combined Area NJROTC Military Ball
Cadets from across the county traded their uniforms for dress blues as Northview High School joined four other area units for the...
Hundreds Attend Roy Hyatt ‘Night Of Nature’ In Cantonment
Hundreds of people attended the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center’s “Night of Nature” on Friday in Cantonment. About 450 visitors...
Gas Prices Skyrocket Due To Iran Conflict, AAA Says
Florida gas prices skyrocketed in response to the conflict in Iran. The state average surged 57 cents per gallon last week, and Sunday’s...
Tate Goes 3-4 At Weekend At Panama City Softball Challenge
The Tate Lady Aggies went 3-1 at the Florida-USA Softball Challenge 2026 on Friday and Saturday in Panama City. Senior Kaylie Mitchell...
Northview Takes Three At Weekend At Panama City Softball Challenge
Northview’s Lady Chiefs went 3-1 at the Florida-USA Softball Challenge 2026 on Friday and Saturday in Panama City. Daviona Randolph...
Man Wanted For Cantonment Homicide After Victim’s Body Found
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a homicide suspect in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man found...
Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season for the Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park. The program is continuing...
Escambia Fire Responds To Reported House Fire Off Chemstrand Road
Saturday night, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire just off Chemstrand Road. The fire in the 600 block...
Photo Gallery: Opening Day At Molino, NEP and Century Ballparks
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season at several local ballparks including NEP, Century Baseball Association at Showalter...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Problem Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Students Learn About Ag During NHS ‘Fresh From Florida’ Event (With Gallery)
About 550 elementary school students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties attended the annual Northview High School FFA “Fresh...
Cantonment Man Charged With Making False Claim Of Liquor Store Knife Attack
A Cantonment man was arrested after security footage allegedly debunked his claims of being threatened with a knife during a January...
Florida Senator Renews Push To Make Daylight Saving Time Year-Round
As we spring forward by an hour tonight, one Florida senator has renewed his push to keep daylight saving time year-round. His Sunshine...
Northview Walks Off With Extra Inning District Thriller 5-4 Over Jay
Northview 5, Jay 4 (8 innings) The Northview Chiefs walked off with a 5-4 win over the Jay Royals in an extra inning district thriller...
Escambia County Man Faces Federal Gun And Drug Charges
An Escambia County man is facing federal gun and drug charges. Terry Terrell Crenshaw, 39 was in indicted in federal court on one...
Sheriff: Illegal Immigrant Charged With ‘Horrendous’ Manslaughter Of 3-Year-Old In Cantonment
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Cantonment man following the death of his 3-year-old...
County Commission Affirms Administrator’s Decision To Hire Christal Bell-Rivera As Library Director
Thursday night, the Escambia County Commission affirmed the county administrator’s decision to hire Christal Bell-Rivera as...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Escambia Judge Appointment
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a judicial appointment in Escambia County, Alabama. Ivey appointed Wade Leon Hartley of...
Mayor Enthusiastic About Century’s Future After Regional Economic Forum
Century Mayor Ben Boutwell left Miramar Beach Thursday afternoon encouraged and enthusiastic about future opportunities for Century. Boutwell,...