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New Bank Proposed For Nine Mile At Milestone
A new bank with a drive-up ATM is being proposed on West Nine Mile Road, at Milestone in Cantonment.
The freestanding bank is planned for 0 Milestone Boulevard, which is on the corner of West Nine Mile Road and Milestone, next door to the Wendy’s restaurant. The 3,333-square-foot structure will be on a parcel that is [...]
Century Clarifies Waste Collection Rules; Announces Upcoming Bulk Pickup Dates
The Town of Century is reminding solid waste customers to use the proper can, and it has released upcoming bulk collection dates with new provider Waste Pro.
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Yard waste is collected in a green cart with a black lid on Tuesdays, and garbage is collected in a green cart with a blue lid on [...]
50th Anniversary Celebrated: Tate Aggies 1976 State Champion Baseball Team
Before Friday night’s matchup between the Tate Aggies and Escambia Gators at Blue Wahoos Stadium, 1970s state championship teams from both schools were honored.
Tate was the home team and celebrated the 50th anniversary of its 1976 Class 4A team. Escambia honored its 1972 and 1974 Class 4A championship teams. At the time, 4A was the [...]
Man Arrested For Lewd Act Near Cantonment Bus Stop 11 Days After Jail Release For Sex Crime
An Escambia County man was arrested on Friday for a lewd act near a Cantonment school bus stop, just 11 days after he was released from jail for another sex crime.
Errice Lewis Rutledge, 36, was charged with indecent exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior in the presence of a victim under the age of 16.
The [...]
Federal Sentencing Delayed For Walnut Hill Man With Manifesto, Killing Spree Target List
Federal sentencing for a Walnut Hill man who accidentally shot himself in July has been delayed. His sentencing was previously set for Thursday.
Joshua Dean Hardy, 26, pleaded guilty last year in federal court to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm under the National Firearms Act (NFA), specifically two unregistered and unserialized silencers and [...]
Suspect In 2022 Century Pregnant Woman Battery Case Caught During Hwy 29 Traffic Stop
An Atmore man was arrested in Pensacola recently after a traffic stop revealed multiple active warrants, including one for the alleged battery of a pregnant woman in Century.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a black Nissan fail to stop before entering Highway 29 from a local Wendy’s. During the subsequent stop, [...]
UWF, Escambia Westgate Partner For Hands-On Applied Behavior Analysis
The University of West Florida Center for Behavior Analysis has launched a new hands-on learning opportunity for graduate students through a new internship partnership with Escambia Westgate School, a local public school serving pre-K through high school students up to age 22 with varying exceptionalities.
In addition to vocational classrooms, Westgate is also home to the Lacey A. Collier Snoezelen [...]
Escambia County Approves $8 Million To Resurface 47 Roads
The Escambia County Commission recently approved $8 million to resurface 47 roads across the county.
The commission voted to advance 2027 funds of $2,048,705 to 2026 for arterial and collector (higher traffic) roads in District 3 and District 5 such as W Street, Kingsfield Road, and Chemstrand Road.
The $7,991,129.05 total contract was awarded to Roads, Inc. [...]
Cantonment Woman Charged With Allegedly Cashing Business Checks Meant To Pay Sales Tax
A Cantonment woman was charged with fraud and grand theft for allegedly cashing checks from her employer that were meant to pay business taxes.
Wendy Joan Moye, 48, was charged with one count of felony grand theft and three felony counts of uttering a forged instrument.
The owner of Franklin Antiques reported that Moye, her employee, wrote [...]
Atmore Looks To Solve Flooding Problem. What Will That Mean Downstream In Florida?
A federally funded project is in the planning stages to alleviate flooding in Atmore, but what will that mean for Florida residents?
Atmore has received a $17 million grant from the USDA National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to reduce flooding in the Pine Barren Creek Watershed. The watershed drains a large portion of the city, essentially [...]
Molino Woman Charged With Alleged Amusement Park Burglary
A Molino woman was charged with recenthly with burglarizing a local waterpark and amusement park where she was formerly employed.
Madison Lee Galle, 19, is charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief, both felonies.
According to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office records, deputies responded to Splash City Adventures on Pensacola Boulevard on December 23, [...]
New Nine Mile Road Costco Construction Moving Quickly
Construction is underway on a new Costco at 225 East Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval in August 2025 for a Costco at 225 East Nine Mile, the previous site of a long-closed Kmart and, later, a Planet Fitness.. The architectural firm MG2, which has partnered with Costco for 30 [...]
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Tate High School Meats Evaluation Team Takes Third At Florida State Fair
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Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
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Pensacola Sports Honors Local Athletes, From Tate Cheerleaders To Olympians
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Ice Flyers Fall Short To Birmingham Saturday Night
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Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Aggies Shut Out The Escambia Gators
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Jay Royals Finish Historic Season As Rural State Runners-up
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Friday Night: Niceville Edges Tate Softball; Northview Softball and Baseball Drop Away Games
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Ice Flyers Fall To Birmingham (With Gallery)
The Ice Flyers fell 4-1 to the Birmingham Bulls on Dino Race Night at the Hangar. Birmingham opened the scoring when Kyren Gronick...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests After Contraband Tossed Over Prison Fence
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Northview Run Rules Defending State Champion Holmes County
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Eight Ascend Performance Materials Mechanics Earn National Certifications
Eight mechanics at Ascend Performance Materials were recently recognized for achieving a major professional milestone by passing the...
Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Beats Fort Walton
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Road Trips: Northview Chiefs Beat Destin 18-2; Tate Falls To Niceville By One
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Application Deadline Extended For 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program
Escambia County has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides an opportunity...
Tate Aggies Lacrosse Beats Washington 12-7
Tate High School Girls Lacrosse earned a bit 12-7 win at the Washington Wildcats on Thursday night. The Aggies were coming off losses...
West Florida Libraries Board Names Top Choices For New Library System Director
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Northview High FFA Holds Teacher And Staff Appreciation Breakfast
The Northview High School FFA hosted a teacher and staff appreciation breakfast on Wednesday morning as part of National FFA Week. For...
Final Nights for Tate High School’s ‘Shrek the Musical’
Tate High School Theatre’s Shrek the Musical is back for another run through Saturday night in the school cafetorium. After...
Tate JV Aggies Shut Out Escambia; Tate Freshmen Top WFHS
Tate 16, Escambia 0 (JV) After scoring 11 runs in the first inning, the Tate JV Aggies shut out the Escambia Gators 16-0 Wednesday at...
Barth, Molino Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Next Week
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in a portion of Barth and Molino will take place Wednesday, March 4. This is a chance for residents...
Ribbon Cutting Held For New 7 Brew On Nine Mile Road
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently for the new 7 Brew on Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road. “We’re thrilled to continue...
Jay Lady Royals Advance To Rural State Championship Game
The Jay Lady Royals are headed to the FHSAA Rural Class girls state championship. On Tuesday, the Lady Royals beat Hilliard 53-39. Jay...
Tate Aggies Cheerleader Lillian Abner Signs With Morehead State
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One Big Inning Lifts Pace Past Northview in Battle of State Runners-Up (With Gallery)
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Escambia Man Sentenced To Federal Prison On Methamphetamine And Firearm Charges
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Northview Beats Chipley; Tate Falls To Gulf Breeze
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Man Claims Fantasy 5 Prize From Davisville Retailer; Third Winner For Shop This Year
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Pine Meadow Elementary Hosts ‘Donuts With Dad’
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Over 1,800 High Schoolers Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days
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