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Highway 97 Resurfacing Project Begins In March, Including Drainage Improvements At Highway 29
A near $14.3 million resurfacing and stormwater project will begin in March on Highway 97 from Davisville to Molino.
The project will include resurfacing 22 miles of Highway 97, a state road, from the Florida-Alabama state line in Davisville and Atmore to Highway 29 in Molino. Existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, and paved shoulders will be [...]
County Administrator Rejects Board Recommendation, To Name Christal Bell-Rivera Next Library Director
Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno will not accept the recommendation of the West Florida Library Board of Governance (BOG) for the next director of the West Florida Public Libraries.
As we reported last week, the committee recommended Bradley Vinson, current coordinator of media services for the Escambia County School District, as its top choice to run [...]
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.
Proper Can Use
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Return
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Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
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Cantonment’s ESA South Named A National Top-Performing Construction Company
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Oil Prices Rise in Overnight Trading; Florida Gas Prices Face Uncertainty
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Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named its January Students of the Month. Pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill, they are James Smith...
Pensacola Sports Honors Local Athletes, From Tate Cheerleaders To Olympians
From the Tate High School cheerleaders to a state champion lifter from Jay High School to pro athletes and Olympians, Pensacola Sports...
Tate High School Meats Evaluation Team Takes Third At Florida State Fair
The Tate High School FFA Meats Science Evaluation team earned third place at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Madison Wise earned...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Ice Flyers Fall Short To Birmingham Saturday Night
The Ice Flyers were unable to find the equalizer Saturday night, falling 2-0 to the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday night at the Hangar. After...
Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Aggies Shut Out The Escambia Gators
The Tate Aggies shut out the Escambia Gators 10-0 Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium Conner Dethlefs and Cooper Halfacre had three...
Jay Royals Finish Historic Season As Rural State Runners-up
The Jay Royals girls basketball team wrapped up a stellar season Friday night as the FHSAA Rural Classification State Runners-up. The...
Friday Night: Niceville Edges Tate Softball; Northview Softball and Baseball Drop Away Games
Here are North Escambia ara high school baseball and softball scores from Friday night. SOFTBALL Niceville 3, Tate 2 Niceville defeated...
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
A coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two men Thursday following a high-speed pursuit that...
Northview Run Rules Defending State Champion Holmes County
Northview 14, Holmes County 1 The Northview Chiefs run-ruled the defending Rural Class state champion Holmes County Blue Devils 14-1...
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
Tate 4, Fort Walton 1 The Tate Aggies beat the Fort Walton Beach Vikings 4-1 on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Lance Brady...
Road Trips: Northview Chiefs Beat Destin 18-2; Tate Falls To Niceville By One
Northview 18, Destin 2 The Northview Chiefs hit the road and bit the Destin Sharks 18-2 on Thursday night. Kylie Langham went 3-5...
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
The West Florida Libraries Board of Governance (BOG) has recommended a new director for the library system. The board recommended...
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...
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...
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
On Tuesday, Tate High School cheerleader Lillian Abner signed to continue her academic and athletic career in cheerleading at Morehead...