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Cantonment’s Historic Champion Golf Course Closes
The historic Champion Golf Course in Cantonment has closed, but the owners hope for a reopening.
The 9-hole public course at Highway 29 and Muscogee Road is owned by International Paper and was leased to an independent operator that requested to end his lease, according to Whitney Fike, spokesperson for IP.
“The company intends to find another [...]
Eclipse Will Impact Gulf Power Solar Generation, But No Service Disruptions
Gulf Power says customers can enjoy viewing a partial eclipse without worrying about any disruption in service caused by the eclipse.
“Even though our solar arrays are online, there will be no impact in service to customers from the solar eclipse because of our balanced energy mix that includes renewables like wind and solar, [...]
Want To See More Of The Eclipse? Visit Century Or Hit I-65
Want to see more of Monday’s solar eclipse? Then get out of Pensacola and head to North Escambia, in particular Century where about 2 percent more of the sun will be covered.
It’s really just a small difference, but assuming the same sky conditions in both locations, it will mean Century will be 2 percent darker [...]
Stolen Corvette Recovered, Driver Arrested In Cantonment
A stolen Chevy Corvette was recovered in Cantonment Friday night and the driver arrested on multiple charges.
Thomas Carey Boswell, age 52 of Nancy Lane in Molino, allegedly took the vehicle out on a test drive from a Sandy Sansing dealership in Pensacola. When he failed to return the vehicle, it was traced by the OnStar [...]
No Injuries In Highway 29 Rollover Accident
There were no injuries when a driver lost control and ran off the roadway Saturday morning north of Molino.
The 36-year old female driver of a Ford Explorer refused medical treatment. The vehicle came to rest on its side in the edge of a wooded area on Highway 29 near Barth Lane about 5:30 a.m..
The accident [...]
All Florida Prisons On Lockdown, Visitations Canceled
All Florida prisons — including Century and Santa Rosa Correctional institutions — are on partial lockdown this weekend, and all visitations are canceled.
The lockdowns are due to an abundance of caution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, after intelligence was received about planned disruptions.
“In response to credible intelligence indicating that small groups of [...]
Child Death Investigation Underway At Ensley Academy; DCF Closes Facility Until Further Notice
An active death investigation is underway in Ensley where a 3-year old female was found unresponsive.
The incident happened at the In His Arms Christian Academy on Detroit Boulevard. Initial reports indicated that the child was found outside the facility in a van; that report is currently under investigation, according to Major Andrew Hobbs, spokesperson for [...]
Lack Of Broadband Internet Hurts Higher Education In Rural Areas
The lack of high-speed internet services in many rural areas like North Escambia is one of the challenges hindering Florida’s efforts to increase college degrees and spur economic development, a new report shows.
Some 680,000 Floridians do not have access to a broadband internet service that would allow information to be downloaded [...]
Powerball Jackpot Climbs Over Half-Billion Dollar Mark
This Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has hit over a half a billion dollars — an estimated $535 million to be exact. It’s the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game.
“As the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, it helps the Lottery achieve our mission of maximizing contributions to education,” said Florida Lottery [...]
Fatal Flomaton Fire Victim Identified
A Flomaton man pronounced deceased after a mobile home fire Tuesday afternoon in Flomaton has been identified.
Jason Edward Reid, 45, was pulled unresponsive from the mobile home in the 400 block of Roosevelt Street, at the corner of Titi Street, and transported by Escambia County EMS to Jay Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a [...]
Cantonment Man Crashes Into Sacred Heart ER In Domestic Violence Incident
A Cantonment man crashed his Jeep into the Sacred Heart Emergency Room early Thursday morning in what police are calling a domestic violence incident.
Pensacola Police said the jeep was driven by 25-year Kevin Pryor of Cantonment. Hospital staff members and at least one bystander struggled with Pryor following the incident hand held him until police [...]
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Wahoos Lose 4-0 To Mississippi
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Escambia Man Gets 20 Years For Arson
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Florida Red Light Camera Debate To Return
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Wahoos Win Fifth Straight
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Fall Ball Registration Saturday At Molino Ballpark
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Cantonment Highway 29 Crash Slows Rush Hour Traffic
A vehicle crash on Highway 29 near Muscogee Road slowed rush hour traffic just after 5 p.m. Thursday. There was no immediate word...
Wahoos Win 4th Straight
For the first time since June 15, chalk up a “W” next to Keury Mella on your scorecard. Pensacola scored four runs in the sixth...
Driver Downs Power Pole On Bratt Dirt Road
Just over a dozen Escambia River Electric Cooperative customers lost power early Thursday evening for several hours after a vehicle...
Man Dies In Early Morning Mobile Home Fire
One person died in a mobile home fire Thursday morning in Escambia County. Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the fire at a...
No Injuries In Highway 29 Crash
There were no injuries in two vehicle crash Thursday morning on Highway 29 between West Roberts and 10 Mile roads. Both drivers refused...
Teen Injured In Cantonment Rollover Crash
A teenager was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Wednesday night in Cantonment. The 16-year old girl lost control...
Florida Prisons Cancel All Weekend Visitations
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced the cancellation of weekend visitations at all institutions for Saturday and...
Denied: Losing Firm Protests Escambia Jail Bid
A challenge to the selection of a firm to build the Escambia County Jail project failed on Wednesday. Yates Construction asked for...
FHP Sending Message: No Ticket Quota
A prohibition on ticket quotas will become part of training for supervisors and higher-ups in the Florida Highway Patrol, a top ...
Cantonment Baseball Field Gets Makeover From The Blue Wahoos
A field at the Cantonment Sportsplex got a makeover Wednesday with a little help from the Blue Wahoos. Despite rain, completed renovations...
Wahoos Top The Braves
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos left fielder Brian O’Grady smacked a sacrifice fly to center field to allow third baseman Nick Senzel...
Driver Caught On Camera Passing School Bus On Shoulder
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Landlord Charged With Trying To Run Over One Tenant, Keying Vehicle Of Another
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