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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 [...]
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 Friday.
The following candidates have qualified as of 5 p.m., June 8:
Escambia County Commissioner (Partisan)
District 2 – Glenn Dorsey (REP)
District 2 – Mike Kohler (REP)
District 2 – EErica King (Write-In)
District 4 – Ashlee Hofberger [...]
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 on Fannie Road when the driver lost control in a curve and left the roadway to the south. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver overcorrected, striking a tree. The vehicle went through a [...]
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 up for election this year are:
Seat 3: Held by incumbent Shelisa Abraham. She prefiled for the seat last September, but must complete the qualification process this week.
Seat 4: Held by incumbent John Bass.
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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 license offices across Florida participated in the National Donate Life Month campaign, “Leave a Legacy.” As part of this campaign, offices brought the theme to life by creating meaningful displays, many featuring trees and leaves, to symbolize [...]
Even With Over A Foot Of Rain Last Month, We’re Still In A Drought
We are slowly getting there.
Despite well over a foot of rain across much of the area last month, most of Escambia County remains in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. But that’s an improvement over the severe drought that was impacting much of Escambia County a month ago.
A small area of Escambia [...]
ECSO: Hallucinating Man Fired Shots Inside His Beulah Apartment, Bullets Pierced Adjacent Unit
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said a 25-year-old man was hallucinating when he fired multiple shots inside his apartment on Saturday morning.
ECSO responded to reports of shots fired at Ascend at Pathstone Apartments on Riverstone Drive off West Nine Mile Road in Beulah
Demarian Markial Dawayne Kendrick, 25, fired his gun several times, with bullets traveling [...]
Qualifying Week Begins Monday for Escambia County, Century and Pensacola Races
Qualifying week begins Monday for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office.
The official qualifying period will begin at noon, Monday, June 8, and end at noon, Friday, June 12. Qualifying takes place at the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in Pensacola, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. [...]
From Century Sewage To Escambia Radios: Requests That Didn’t Make the Florida Budget
The proposed Florida budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year includes millions of dollars of funded, and partially funded, projects for Escambia County.
Those projects include nearly $1.2 million for Century water and sewer projects, funds for an Escambia River Electric Cooperative water project, ECUA, and Escambia County public safety needs.
However, a huge Escambia County project and [...]
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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
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Daily Highs In The Lower 90s For The Rest Of The Week
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am....
Trooper Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On I-10
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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...
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...
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...
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
A boil water notice issued last Thursday by the Town of Century for all of Freedom Road, including the Camellia Garden Apartments,...
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...
Want To Be A Firefighter? ECFR Physical Abilities Test Is June 15
Escambia County Fire Rescue will hold a physical abilities test Monday, June 15 for Florida-certified firefighters interested in joining...
Here Are This Week’s Road Constructions Spots To Watch
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Is Your Church Having VBS?
Is your North Escambia area church holding Vacation Bible School this year? Now is the time to submit your Vacation Bible School announcements...
Register Now For Tate Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp
The deadline is nearing to register for the Lil’ Aggies Summer Cheer Camp. The camp will be held in the Tate High School Fryman...
Ignoffo Ignites Offense In 5-4 Blue Wahoos Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 5-4 on Saturday night. The Blue Wahoos seemed to stay...
Cottage Hill Water Works: Boil Water Notice For Williams Ditch Road
UPDDATE: This boil water notice was lifted on June 9. Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a boil water notice for 24 Williams Ditch...
Flomaton Police Charge Man With Sexual Abuse
The Flomaton Police Department has arrested a man after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. The Flomaton Police Department...
Escambia Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possession of Firearms
An Escambia County felon has been sentenced on federal firearms charges. Jason Wayne Coleman, 41, was sentenced to eight years in...
FCA Presents Softball, Baseball Extra Inning Awards
The Northwest Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently named their Extra Inning winners from area softball and baseball teams. Winners...
Blue Wahoos Blanked 4-0 By Lookouts
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 4-0 on Friday night as hits came too few and far in-between...
Century Looks for Solutions To Address Yard Trash Can Frustrations
Residents and town officials are not happy with the services provided by Waste Pro, the town’s first new solid waste provider...
Didgeridoo Down Under Show Visits Century Library; Coming To Molino Saturday
An epic adventure to “The Land Down Under” came to life on Thursday at the Century Branch Library, bringing Australian...
Driving Exams For Teens Available Saturday, June 6 During Special Event
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office has opened a limited number of Saturday driving test appointments for new drivers...
Intruder Found Inside Century House Remodel Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession
An active home remodel in the 8700-block of North Century Boulevard led to the burglary arrest of a Flomaton man after the homeowner...
Cotton Lake Recreation Area Has Reopened Following Flooding
The Cotton Lake Recreation Area on the Escambia River has reopened. It was closed earlier this week due to flooded access roads. The...