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Portion Of West Quintette Road To Close Later This Week

Portion Of West Quintette Road To Close Later This Week

About 950 feet of West Quintette Road is scheduled to be closed on Friday, according to Escambia County. West Quintette will be closed... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

2025 Northview Grad, NJROTC Commander Flies Veterans In Pensacola Beach Air Show

2025 Northview Grad, NJROTC Commander Flies Veterans In Pensacola Beach Air Show

If you attended the Friday practice for the Pensacola Beach Air Show, one of the planes you saw overhead may have been piloted by... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

Jay Man Ejected, Critically Injured In Chumuckla Highway Crash

Jay Man Ejected, Critically Injured In Chumuckla Highway Crash

A Jay man was critically injured when he was ejected during a crash on Chumuckla Highway, according to the Florida Highway patrol. The... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

Cantonment 10,000 Pound Food Distribution Set For Today

Cantonment 10,000 Pound Food Distribution Set For Today

The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host a food distribution today, July 15, providing 10,000 pounds of food to local residents... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

Operation Southern Slow Down Target Speeding In Florida, Alabama, And 3 More States

Operation Southern Slow Down Target Speeding In Florida, Alabama, And 3 More States

The 8th annual Operation Southern Slow Down launched Monday. Through this campaign, FDOT aims to reduce the risk of speed-related... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

Chance Of Afternoon Storms Today

Chance Of Afternoon Storms Today

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with... 

July 15, 2025 | Read the story »

Tate Aggies Coach Next Generation At Youth Football Camp

The Tate High School Aggies held their annual Youth Football Camp last week. During the evening camps, which culminated under the... 

July 14, 2025 | Read the story »

These Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots

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

July 14, 2025 | Read the story »

Wahoos Head Into All-Star Break In First Place

written by Willie Phaler After splitting the six game set in Columbus, the Wahoos head into the All-Star break in first place in the... 

July 14, 2025 | Read the story »

AAA: Florida Gas Prices Hit Two-Month Low, Rise A Few Cents Locally

On average, AAA says Florida drivers are paying the lowest gas prices in two months. The state average has declined for the past 10... 

July 14, 2025 | Read the story »

Century Council Meeting Rescheduled

The next Century Town Council meeting has been delayed by a week. The meeting was set for this Tuesday, but it will be held on July... 

July 13, 2025 | Read the story »

NWE 12U All-Stars Bag Groceries for Regional Tournament Trip

The Northwest Escambia 12U All-Star Baseball team bagged  groceries at the Davisville Piggly Wiggly for about eight hours Saturday They... 

July 13, 2025 | Read the story »

FHP Wins America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest For The Third Year

For the third consecutive year, the Florida Highway Patrol has won the 2025 American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best... 

July 13, 2025 | Read the story »

Wahoos Avoid No-Hitter, But Fall 2-1 To Clingstones

written by Willie Phaler The Pensacola Blue Wahoos narrowly avoided a no-hit bid in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Clingstones Saturday... 

July 13, 2025 | Read the story »

Congressman Jimmy Patronis Files Amendment To Keep The Blue Angels In Pensacola Forever

Friday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis filed an amendment to the Defense Appropriations Act, which prevents any funds in the Defense Appropriations... 

July 12, 2025 | Read the story »

4-Year-Old Seriously Injured When ATV Overturns

A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured in an ATV crash in northern Santa Rosa County. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Polaris Ranger... 

July 12, 2025 | Read the story »

Blue Angels Wow Huge Crowds In Friday Dress Rehearsal (With Photo Gallery)

Friday was the full dress rehearsal for Saturday’s official Pensacola Beach Air Show. For a photo gallery, click here. Saturday,... 

July 12, 2025 | Read the story »

Clutch Hitting Carries Wahoos To 8-1 Win Over Clingstones

written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their third game in a row on Friday night, beating the Columbus Clingstones 8-1... 

July 12, 2025 | Read the story »

See From The Blue Angels From Coast Guard Ship In The Gulf

Thursday was practice day for the Blue Angels at Pensacola Beach, and we are bringing you a unique look at the day — photographed... 

July 11, 2025 | Read the story »

Free Summer Lunch Program For Youth Continues At The Library

The free summer lunch program for youth at West Florida Public Libraries began June 2 at all locations. West Florida Public Libraries... 

July 11, 2025 | Read the story »

Escambia Commission Votes To Update Ordinances To Say ‘Gulf Of America’

Escambia County Commissioners voted Thursday night to change all references in county ordinances from “Gulf of Mexico”... 

July 11, 2025 | Read the story »

Cantonment Man Gets Jail Time From Century Traffic Stop

A Cantonment man arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Century earlier this year was sentenced to jail this week in Escambia... 

July 11, 2025 | Read the story »

Wahoos Win 1-0 Duel with Pitching, Passed Ball

written by Erik Bremer One night after an offensive onslaught and a 16-9 comeback victory, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos won a very different... 

July 11, 2025 | Read the story »

Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall Resigns

Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall has resigned, effective immediately. Mayor D.C. Reeves has named Captain Kristin Brown as the... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Updated: Arrest Made in Beulah Fatal Shooting Stemming From Dispute

An arrest has been made in a shooting that killed a man Wednesday evening in Beulah. Randy Lee Pierce, age 49 of Frank Reeder Road,... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Escambia Westgate Staffer Selected To Attend Legislative Summit In Washington

An Escambia Westgate staff member has been selected to attend the Special Education Legislative Summit 2025 later this month in Washington. Lucy... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Woman Arrested in Escambia County After DUI Crash And Alleged Assault On Officers ​

A Cantonment woman is facing multiple following charges following a series of incidents that began with a single-vehicle crash on... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Atmore Man Charged With Child Sex Abuse

An Atmore man has been charged with the sexual abuse of a child. Charles Edward Hawkes, 46, was charged with sexual abuse of a child... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Germany’s Butting Selects Loxley For $61 Million Steel Pipe Production Facility

Butting, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans Wednesday to establish its North American headquarters and first... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Ninth-Inning Explosion Sends Wahoos To Thrilling 16-9 Win

written by Erik Bremer In an epic back-and-forth affair on Wednesday night, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos dealt the final blow with an... 

July 10, 2025 | Read the story »

Small Plane Crashes Near Highway 29 In Bluff Springs

A small single-engine plane crashed Wednesday evening in Bluff Springs. A witness reported the plane flying just over the treetops... 

July 9, 2025 | Read the story »