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Development Plans Filed For $25 Million John R. Jones Ballpark Upgrades
Preliminary plans have been filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for planned John R. Jones Complex upgrades on Nine Mile Road.
The $25 million project will include:
$20 million – Artificial turf for 20 Fields
Approx. $1 million per field
18 multi-dimensional diamond fields,
Plus, two rectangular multi-use fields
$500,000 – Landscaping & Common Areas
Flower beds and aesthetic [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Dirt Bike Theft, Burglary
A Cantonment man was arrested this week after allegedly stealing a dirt bike from a local property.
Jordan Garrett, 30, was charged with felony burglary of an unoccupied structure and felony grand theft of a motor vehicle.
According to an arrest report, a deputy responded to a residence on Jacks Branch Road regarding a stolen vehicle. A [...]
State Fire Marshal Investigating Wednesday Night Combine Fire
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a combine on Wednesday night just south of Century.
The fire was reported in a field about 200 feet off North Century Boulevard on Thompson Road just before 10 p.m.
Firefighters brought the equipment fire and a resulting oat field fire under control in [...]
Three Former Tate Aggies Coaching In The College World Series
Three former Tate High Aggies will be coaching on college baseball’s biggest stage during the College World Series in Omaha.
They are Logan Blackmon and Jesse Sherrill of the Troy Trojans and Nolan Cain at Texas.
Logan Blackmon. Troy
Blackmon was elevated to director of Catching & Assistant Player Development ahead of the 2026 season, following three seasons [...]
FDLE Arrests Cantonment Man On 20 Child Porn Charges
A 76-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on child pornorgrapy charges.
William Dale Harris was charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $85,000.
The investigation [...]
Century Man Arrested For Kidnapping After Altercation At Graffiti Bridge
A 23-year-old Century man was arrested early Sunday morning following an alleged physical altercation at Wayside Park (Graffiti Bridge) in Pensacola.
According to an arrest report from the Pensacola Police Department, De’Von Mekhi Malik White was taken into custody after independent witness accounts and video footage showed him attempting to forcibly pull and push a woman [...]
‘I’d Need To Have Heart Surgery’ — Aggie Nation, Community Rally For Tate Softball Player
Aggie Nation and the local community are rallying behind a Tate Lady Aggies who is undergoing open heart surgery.
Mykamia “MyMy” Padgett, an incoming Tate High School senior and Alabama State University commit, said softball meant everything to her, even as her world came crashing down a few months ago.
“During a fairly intense game mid-season, everything [...]
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Highs In The 90s Into The Weekend; Heavy Rain Next Week
Warm, sticky summer weather will dominate the North Escambia area for the next few days, bringing typical afternoon storm chances...
Standoff Ends In Arrest After Suspect Attempts To Run Over Trooper
A pursuit ended in a barricade situation and arrest Thursday afternoon after a traffic on Michigan Avenue and Valley Escadido Drive...
Cantonment Woman Gets Probation On DUI Charge For Hitting Worker On Beulah Road
A Cantonment woman was recently convicted of DUI involving property damage or personal injury, for striking a construction worker...
Northview Valedictorian Braylan Shelly Named to All-Florida Academic Team
Northview High School 2026 valedictorian Braylan Shelly was selected to the 2026 All-Florida Academic Team. As a dual enrollment student...
Matheus, Belgrave Lead Blue Wahoos To Wild Extra-Inning Win
In a game filled with ups, downs, and three ejections, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Columbus Clingstones 6-5 in 11 innings on...
NHC Monitoring First Disturbance Of The Season; No Threat To Florida
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic tropical disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season, and it poses no...
Expect Construction Delays Friday On Quintette Road In Santa Rosa County
Drivers can expect delays on Quintette Road in Santa Rosa County on Friday, June 12. Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will be resurfacing...
Arrest Made In Double Shooting That Left One Dead
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a double shooting on Wednesday that left one man dead and another...
Florida Strengthens And Extends Screwworm Emergency Rule
Following additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson...
Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader In Columbus
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took one of two games played on Wednesday against the Columbus Clingstones. Pensacola took game one by a...
One Dead, One Injured In Pensacola Boulevard Hotel Shooting
One person is dead following a shooting Wednesday at the Hotel Del Sol on Pensacola Boulevard near Kenmore Road. One other person...
Aggie Nation Rallies For ‘MyMy’ Padgett As Heart Surgery Declared A Success
As Tate High School softball and the Aggie Nation community stepped up to the plate to support one of their own, some of the best...
Vendor Applications Now Open For Annual Century-Flomaton Joint Fireworks Show
The annual Flomaton/Century joint fireworks show is coming up on July 3, and vendor applications are being accepted now for the event...
Trooper Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On I-10
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured after rear-ending a tractor-trailer on I-10 in Santa Rosa County. The trooper, a 28-year-old...
International Paper Pensacola Mill Announces 2026 Community Grants Program
The International Paper Pensacola Mill is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program, which will award 10 grants ranging...
Blue Wahoos, Clingstones Postponed In Columbus
Tuesday’s series opener at Synovus Park between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Columbus Clingstones was postponed due to rain. The...
Ransom Middle School Academic Team Conquers National Championships, Earns Global Bids
The Ransom Middle School Academic Team put on a historic performance at the International Academic Competitions Middle & Elementary...
PPD: No Criminal Charges Expected In Drowning Of Girls, 5 And 8, In Neighbor’s Pool
No criminal charges are expected after two girls, age 5 and 8, drowned in a neighbor’s pool Monday evening. Pensacola Police...
Day One: Here’s Who Qualified To Run For Office
Monday was the first day of qualifying for candidate to be on the 2026 ballot in Escambia County. Candidates must qualify noon on...
See A Wild Turkey? FWC Wants You To Report The Sighting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to report all sightings of wild...
Two Correctional Inmates Assaulted Century Correctional Staff Members, FDC Says
Two Century Correctional staff members were assaulted by inmates in two unrelated incidents, according to the Florida Department of...
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice Remains In Effect For Freedom Road In Century
UPDATE: This boil water notice was lifted Wednesday night, June 10. A boil water notice issued last Thursday by the Town of Century...
Flomaton Man Killed In Monday Morning Crash Near Century
A 20-year-old Flomaton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash just outside of Century on Monday morning. The car was traveling southwest...
Qualifying Week For Three Century Town Council Seats Begins Monday
Three Century Town Council seats will appear on the 2026 ballot, with candidates required to qualify by noon on Friday. The seats...
Molino Tax Collector Office Wins Statewide Donate Life Photo Contest Award
The Escambia County Tax Collector Molino office won the Donate Life Florida Small Offices public vote photo contest. Driver’s...
We Are A Week Into Hurricane Season: Here Are The Predictions And Storm Names
Monday marks the start to the second week of hurricane season, and forecasters are predicting a below normal number of storms in 2026. NOAA’s...
Hydroplaning Semi-Truck Crashes Into Median, Blocking I-10 Westbound
A jackknifed semi truck and trailer completely shut down I-10 in Escambia County on Sunday morning. It happened around 7 a.m. on I-10...
Championships And All-Stars Wins Highlight Century Youth Ball Weekend
The Century Baseball Association brought home several tournament wins over the weekend. In baseball action, the 8U and 10U teams competed...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Decline For The Second Week
Florida gas prices declined for the second consecutive week, giving drivers continued relief after a sharp run-up earlier this spring,...
Blue Wahoos Fall 10-1 To Chattanooga In Series Finale
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 10-1 on Sunday afternoon. A hot start by the Lookouts...