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FPL Proposes Laydown Yard Near McDavid

FPL Proposes Laydown Yard Near McDavid

Florida Power & Light is proposing a seven-acre laydown yard primarily for pole storage off Camp Road in McDavid. According to... 

April 29, 2025 | Read the story »

Celebration 100 Years: Goodyear Blimp Spotted Over Molino

Celebration 100 Years: Goodyear Blimp Spotted Over Molino

This year is the 100th anniversary of the original Goodyear Blimp. The blimp known as Wingfoot Two was spotted over Molino on Monday... 

April 29, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate High Names 2025 Prom Royalty

Tate High Names 2025 Prom Royalty

The 2025 Tate High School Prom was held Saturday night. Prom court members included (pictured above) King Aiden Maher, Queen Hailey... 

April 29, 2025 | Read the story »

Electrical Fire Destroys Home Near Nine Mile Road; No Injuries Reported

Electrical Fire Destroys Home Near Nine Mile Road; No Injuries Reported

An electrical issue is being blamed for a Sunday night fire that destroyed a home just north of Nine Mile Road. Escambia County Fire... 

April 29, 2025 | Read the story »

Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Donates Building To Ernest Ward FFA Program

Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Donates Building To Ernest Ward FFA Program

The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club, with the help of Circle E Buildings in Walnut Hill, recently donated and installed a brand-new building... 

April 29, 2025 | Read the story »

Meet Byrneville Elementary School Principal (For A Day) Tripp Fowler

Last Friday morning, Principal Tripp Fowler started his day early by welcoming every student as they arrived in the car rider line... 

April 28, 2025 | Read the story »

Florida Gas Prices Up About A Nickel Over The Last Week

Florida gas prices jumped by 13 cents early last week, then declined 8 cents through the weekend. Sunday’s state average was... 

April 28, 2025 | Read the story »

Rough Inning Sinks Wahoos In 7-4 Loss To Smokies

written by Bill Vilona After four weeks and 20 previous games in April, the Blue Wahoos didn’t have one to forget. That good fortune... 

April 28, 2025 | Read the story »

Jim Allen Elementary Honors Volunteers

Jim Allen Elementary School recently held a luncheon to honor volunteers that support the school and provide lasting impact. The school... 

April 28, 2025 | Read the story »

Molino Library Hosting Photography Meetup Group Monday Afternoon

Interested in learning more about photography? The Molino Library will host the next meeting of Molino Library Photography Group at... 

April 27, 2025 | Read the story »

Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Problem Spots

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction... 

April 27, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate Aggies Beat Fletcher, Advance To Regional Semifinals

The Tate Aggies beat the Fletcher Senators 8-3 on Saturday afternoon in game three of a best-of-three series in the FHSAA 6A Baseball... 

April 27, 2025 | Read the story »

Historic Four-Homer Inning Lifts Wahoos To Fourth Straight Win

written by Bill Vilona If you’re going to set franchise records for home runs in an inning, as the Blue Wahoos did in this game,... 

April 27, 2025 | Read the story »

Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth Over $125,000 Sold In Beulah

Someone is over $120,000 richer after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Beulah. The ticket, which was not a... 

April 26, 2025 | Read the story »

Over 2,200 High School Students In Escambia County Have Now Received CPR Training

Over 2,200 Escambia County students have received hands-on CPR and and AED training. Escambia County Public Schools, in partnership... 

April 26, 2025 | Read the story »

Century Man Arrested On Multiple Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A windows tint violation led to a traffic stop and arrest of a Century man on multiple drug-related charges. Joseph Edward Campbell,... 

April 26, 2025 | Read the story »

Laskey Bears Down Against Former Team, Delivers Latest Wahoos Win

written by Bill Vilona It didn’t take long for pitcher Adam Laskey to feel the ice water again dumped on his head, after once again... 

April 26, 2025 | Read the story »

Six Lanes For Hwy 29? Four Lanes For Hwy 97? Rural Transportation Projects Prioritized

Six lanes for Highway 29? Four lanes for Highway 97? Those are just a few of the proposed projects on the Regional Rural Transportation... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Man Seriously Injured In Thursday Night Crash Near Bratt

A Century man was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in Bratt Thursday night. The adult male was traveling westbound... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Escambia County’s Isabelle Jenkins Nominated For Florida FFA President

Escambia County FFA member Isabelle Jenkins of Pensacola High School has been nominated for president of the 65,000 member Florida... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate Falls To Fletcher In Game Two Of Regional Playoff Series

The Tate Aggies fell to the Fletcher Senators 8-0 in game two of a best-of-three series in the FHSAA 6A Baseball State Championship... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Softball District Playoff Brackets Set For Northview And Tate

FHSAA district softball tourament schedules have been released for Northview and Tate. In Rural District 1, No. 1 Jay and No. 2 Northview... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Fitterer Fantastic As Blue Wahoos Pitch Shutout Against Smokies

written by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos broke out one-time uniforms Thursday night and a specialty theme. What didn’t change was... 

April 25, 2025 | Read the story »

Lithium-Ion Battery Suspected Of Causing ECUA Recycling Facility Fire

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority suspects a lithium-ion battery is to blame for causing a fire on Wednesday afternoon in their... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

Cantonment Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure, Drug Possession

A Cantonment woman and a Laurel Hill man were charged after allegedly having sex on the beach in public view. The Escambia County... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

High Schoolers Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days

Over 1,300 high school students from across the area rolled up their sleeves at the 2025 Northwest Florida Construction Career Days... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate Aggies Shut Out Fletcher 3-0 In Regional Playoff Opener (With Gallery)

The Tate Aggies shut out the Fletcher Senators 3-0 Wednesday night in game one of a best-of-three series in the FHSAA 6A Baseball... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate Lady Aggies Finish Regular Season Strong with 9-2 Win Over Escambia (With Gallery)

The Tate Lady Aggies closed their regular season with a solid 9-2 win over the Escambia Gators Tuesday night. Kara Wine homered to... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

Dozens Of Violations, Arrests And Citations In Joint Traffic Operation

Last Friday, the Florida Highway Patrol, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and Pensacola Police Department conducted a joint... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »

Zamora’s Clutch Swing Gives Wahoos Walk-Off Win

by Bill Vilona Josh Zamora guessed right on the first pitch and connected well. It turned a game that went from deflating an inning... 

April 24, 2025 | Read the story »