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Walnut Hill Man With Manifesto Sentenced To Federal Prison
Thursday afternoon, a Walnut Hill man who accidentally shot himself in July 2025 was sentenced to federal prison.
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 a destructive device, and one [...]
Century Woman, A Convicted Felon, Charged With Selling Husband’s Guns For Divorce Money
A local woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly selling her husband’s firearm collection while he was out of town, despite being a convicted felon herself, to fund a divorce.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Deadria Jean Smith, 42, was arrested following an investigation into the missing weapons. Her husband told [...]
Heated Debate: Public Safety Director Defends North Escambia Ambulance Coverage Amid Resident Concerns
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore is addressing citizen concerns about the perceived lack of an ambulance to serve the far northern end of Escambia County, including the Century, Walnut Hill, and Bratt areas.
After Century resident Eddie Hammond claimed at a March town council meeting that no Escambia County EMS ambulance was available when [...]
UPDATE: Deputy Returning After Internal Review On Conduct During ‘Auditor’ Incident
UPDATE: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has provided an update on this incident:
“One of our deputies had a few days ago with an individual standing on the side of the roadway, videoing the area. One of our deputies had an interaction with this individual, which led to a back and forth that did not reflect [...]
Century Secures Finances To Rebuild Long-Closed Freedom Road Bridge
As of January 29, 2026, the Freedom Road bridge in Century had been closed for six years, and the town has finally solved a funding crisis and awarded a construction contract. But its funding may fall short just shy of opening the bridge.
The town council voted Tuesday night to award the $1,612,966.06 contract to low [...]
Tate High School FFA Chapter Named One Of ‘Florida’s Finest’
The Tate High School FFA chapter has been named one of “Florida’s Finest” chapters.
The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application.
The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. The chapters improve chapter operations [...]
DUI Arrest: Molino Man Accused Of Battery On Pensacola Officer Following Crash
A Molino was charged following a single-vehicle crash and an alleged violent altercation with Pensacola Police.
Michael Tabium Watts, 35, ws charged with DUI influence of alcohol or drugs, refusal to submit to dui testing, battery on an officer, depriving an officer of means of protection or communication, resisting an officer with violence, leaving the scene [...]
Monday Night Cantonment House Fire Claims One Life
A Monday night house fire claimed one life in Cantonment.
The fire was reported just after 8 p.m. on Arena Road, about a quarter of a mile west of County Road 97.
The house was involved with heavy fire when firefighters arrived a few moments later, and the adult victim was located inside the brick home. There [...]
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Jazz By The Books Fills Century Library; Molino Performance Is Next Week
Attendees at the Century enjoyed a mid-day musical treat with Jazz By The Books on Thursday, and those in Molino have their own performance...
Sunny And Warm, Temps In The 80s Through The Weekend
The North Escambia area is looking at a stretch of classic spring weather as we head into the weekend. Abundant sunshine will dominate...
Forecasters Predict Slightly Below Average 2026 Hurricane Season
A forecast released Thursday by Colorado State University is calling for a slightly below average hurricane forecast. The forecast...
Tate Celebrates Senior Night With Walk-Off Win Over Washington (Gallery)
Tate 8, Washington 7 The Tate Aggies celebrated Senior Night with a dramatic 8-7 walk-off win over the Washington Wildcats on Thursday...
After Tough Niceville Loss, Lady Aggies Look To Rebound In Crucial Games Next Week
The Tate Lady Aggies fell behind early and just could not catch up as they lost to the Niceville Eagles 17-3 on Thursday night at...
Umpire No-Show Forces Postponement Of Jay At Northview Games
Thursday’s Jay at Northview varsity and junior varsity games at Northview were postponed because the umpires were no-shows. The...
Wahoos Outslugged By Shuckers In Lopsided Defeat
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos had a tough go of it on Thursday night, falling to the Biloxi Shuckers for a third straight game by a final...
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
Jim Allen Elementary recently named its March Students of the Month. They are Hawthorn Neels and Paige Miller. Photo for NorthEscambia.com,...
District 5 Cottage Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Is April 15
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Cottage Hill will take place Wednesday, April 15. This is a chance for residents to dispose...
Tate Aggies Shut Out Milton In District Lacrosse Quarterfinals
The Tate Aggies delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, shutting out the Milton Panthers 12-0 in a the varsity girls a 2a District...
Wahoos Run Wild, But Run Out Of Time In Loss To Shuckers
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos swiped a season-high six bases and put themselves in position to collect their first win of the year Wednesday...
Tate’s Morris Homers As Aggies Fall To Navarre
Navarre 5, Tate 1 The Tate Lady Aggies fell 5-1 to Navarre on Tuesday night. Tate’s Sarah Mitchell struck out 10 Raiders in...
McLellan Throws Seven-Inning No-Hitter As Tate Shuts Out Escambia
Tate 5, Escambia 0 Tate’s Bryton McLellan threw a seven inning no-hitter as the Aggies shut out Escambia 5-0 on Tuesday night. Evan...
Enjoy Jazz By The Books At The Century And Molino Libraries
Enjoy Jazz by the Books this Thursday in Century and next Wednesday in Molino. The live jazz performances by the Jazzabouts presented...
Shuckers Stymie Wahoos In Pensacola’s Road Opener
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell behind early and couldn’t catch up in their first road game of the 2026 season on Tuesday night,...
Volunteers Needed Friday In Century To Paint Born Learning Trail
Volunteers are needed Friday morning in Century to paint and prep the Born Learning STEAM Trail in Century. The Born Learning Trail,...
Cheerleaders Honored At FCA Spirit Of Champions Awards
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sport of Champions Awards were presented recently at a banquet hosted by the First Baptist Church...
K-9 Units Thwart Contraband Smuggling Attempt At Atmore Prison; Two Arrested
Two people were arrested Monday, April 6 after K-9 units thwarted a smuggling attempt at the Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. At...
Northview Flag Football Celebrates Senior Night With Win Over PHS
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night with a flag football win over the Pensacola High Tigers on Monday in Bratt. Before the...
Portwood Drives In Four As Northview Shuts Out Baker
Northview 11, Baker 6 The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators on the road on Monday night 11-6 as Jase Portwood drove in four...
Northview Chiefs Varsity And JV Beat Baker
Northview 12, Baker 0 The Northview Lady Chiefs shut out the Baker Gators 12-0 on Monday in Baker. Kylee Langham went 3-3 for the...
Fire Destroys Cantonment Mobile Home Monday Afternoon
Fire destroyed a mobile home on Well Line Road in Cantonment on Monday afternoon. The fire was reported about 3 p.m. in the 400...
Grand Slam: Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Game Nears $300,000 For Charities
By the time the Aggies won Friday night, Tate softball’s annual Strike Out Cancer Game was near an incredible $300,000 raised...
West Roberts Road Lane Closures Begins Tuesday, Continue Into Summer
Temporary lane closures and detours on West Roberts Road that will continue into the summer are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. A portion...
North Escambia Students Take Top Honors At District 4-H Public Speaking Competition
The Florida 4-H Public Speaking district competition was held recently. Escambia County Public Schools winners were: 4th Grade 1st...
Honoring the Fallen: ECSO Unveils New Custom-Wrapped Honor Guard Van
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has a new custom-wrapped Honor Guard van. The van pays tribute to brave ECSO deputies who...
Florida Gas Prices Top $4 For The First Time In Four Years, AAA Says
Florida gas prices are now above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. The state average surged 28 cents last week, reaching...
Wahoos, Biscuits Postponed Due To Rain; Makeup Scheduled For Late April
Sunday’s game between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Montgomery Biscuits was postponed due to rain. Because the Blue Wahoos and...
Woman Charged With Flomaton Stabbing, Just Feet From Century And Florida State Line
A woman has been charged in connection with a stabbing early Saturday morning in Flomaton. Sicely Odom, 32, was booked into the Escambia...
Worshipers Gather For Easter Sunrise Services
Worshipers gathered for sunrise services across Escambia County on Easter Sunday morning. The largest sunrise service in Escambia...
Pickup Plows Through Food Trucks, Vehicles In Destructive Cantonment Crash
One person was injured in a destructive crash Saturday afternoon involving a pickup truck, two food trucks, and several other vehicles. Around...
Full Results: GCA & NYRO Spring Livestock Show (With Gallery)
Here are complete results from last weekend’s Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization (GCA/NYRO) Annual...