From Trunk Or Treat To Christmas, Century Chamber Planning Seasonal Events
September 5, 2025
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing to plan for several upcoming seasonal events.
The chamber met Thursday to discuss events including:
- Trunk or Treat on October 24
- Veterans Day Cookout on November 11
- Christmas Tree Decorating Contest in connection with the Flomaton Chamber
- Caroling, Tree Lighting and Open House on December 5
- Christmas Parade and Movie on December 12
More details on each of event will be published later on NorthEscambia.com.
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Friday Night Football Schedule (And Thursday Night Scores)
September 5, 2025
Here is the Friday night football schedule for the North Escambia area (along with two Thursday night scores).
FLORIDA
Freeport at Northview
West Florida at Fort Walton Beach
Niceville at Pine Forest
Tallahassee Godby at Pensacola Catholic
Pace at Gulf Breeze
Baker at Central
Jay (Bye week)
Escambia (Bye week)
Navarre (Bye week)
Thursday Games
Tate 41, Pensacola High 0 [Story, photos...]
Milton 14, Washington 13
ALABAMA
Excel at Flomaton
Escambia County (Atmore) at Jackson
Escambia Academy at Springwood
T.R. Miller at Monroe County
W.S. Neal at St. Michael Catholic
Pictured: The Tate Aggies beat the Pensacola High Tigers 41-0 on Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Green’s Dramatic Double Gives Wahoos One-Hitter Win
September 5, 2025
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos turned in a dominant pitching performance on Thursday night, and got just enough offense for a 2-0 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers.
Payton Green broke a scoreless tie with a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, and Jake Brooks, Gabe Bierman and Nigel Belgrave combined for a one-hit shutout as the Blue Wahoos kept their playoff hopes alive.
Brooks fanned five batters over 5.0 scoreless innings, with only a fifth-inning Zavier Warren double keeping the Blue Wahoos from a combined no-hitter. Bierman (W, 1-2) worked a pair of perfect frames to earn his first Double-A win, and Belgrave (S, 5) protected the late lead with a six-out save.
After failing to capitalize on opportunities against Shuckers starter Alexander Cornielle and leaving two runners in scoring position against reliever Raúl Alcantara in the seventh, the Blue Wahoos finally broke through in the eighth. With two outs, Dub Gleed drew a walk against Jesús Broca (L, 0-1) and advanced to second on a single from Mark Coley II. Green slashed a double to right-center, scoring both runners to put Pensacola ahead 2-0.
Belgrave retired the final six batters to complete the second Blue Wahoos one-hitter of the season, and their 14th in team history. Jacob Miller, Belgrave and Justin King also combined for a one-hitter in a 6-0 win at Rocket City on June 10.
With the win, the Blue Wahoos kept pace with first-place Montgomery in the second half South Division standings, trailing by 5.0 games with 9 to play in the regular season.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Shuckers on Friday.
Century Changing Sanitation Providers For the First Time In 30 Years
September 4, 2025
For the first time in about 30 years, the Town of Century is poised to change sanitation providers in December, but the impact on citizen rates remains to be seen.
Without accepting bids, Century had continued to renew an agreement with annual increases with Republic Services. This year, however, the town sought a new provider. They received bids from two companies — BFI Waste Services, dba Republic Services of Escambia County, and Waste Pro of Florida.
An evaluation committee ranked Waste Pro significantly higher than Republic Services, with average scores of 93.5 and 72.3, respectively.
“Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. consistently scored the highest across all evaluators, with strengths in cost proposal, service plan, equipment, and community engagement,” according to a town document. “Republic Services was evaluated as adequate but with key weaknesses: missing a commercial pricing proposal, incomplete forms, and a weaker overall service plan.”
Currently, Republic collects weekly trash in Century, but the town provides all other sanitation services, including bulk waste and yard waste. Citizens pay $27.41, while the town pays Republic about $18; the difference compensates the town for the costs associated with the bulk and yard waste collections and disposals.
For the period beginning December 1, Republic bid $18.13 each for the approximately 700 containers collected weekly in Century.
Republic did not submit bids for the other services requested by the town, including recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste. Republic’s Robert Schultz told the council that his company is not equipped to provide those services in the local market.
Waste Pro’s bid was slightly higher at $19 per container for residential waste only, or $40 to include household waste, yard waste, bulk waste, and recycling — higher than the $27.41 currently paid by citizens. However, Waste Pro stated they could lower that price by altering the services provided, particularly by eliminating recycling.
This week, the Century Town Council voted 5-0 to affirm the evaluation committee’s recommendation of Waste Pro and authorized Mayor Ben Boutwell to negotiate a final franchise agreement. The changeover date between Republic and Waste Pro should be December 1. Both companies have committed to making the transition seamless for residents.
No other sanitation companies in the area submitted a bid, including the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), which provides residential sanitation collection in the remainder of unincorporated Escambia County.
Pictured: The Century Town Council met this week. Also pictured: The Council heard rom representatives from Republic Services (inset above) and Waste Pro (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fire Destroys Corn Combine In Walnut Hill
September 4, 2025
A raging fire destroyed a corn combine in Walnut Hill on Wednesday.
The combine was being used to harvest corn in a field on South Highway 99 near Morgan Road when it caught fire just before 8 p.m.
The Walnut Hill Station of Fire Rescue responded and was able to save unharvested corn that remained in the field. The combine was a total loss.
There were no injuries reported.
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Possessing And Distributing Fentanyl In Escambia County
September 4, 2025
An armed drug trafficker has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing fentanyl in Escambia County, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Corderrius Terrelle McShane, 38, pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
“I applaud the excellent work of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and our federal ATF and DEA agents to make our community safer by getting this dangerous individual off the streets,” said United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida John P. Heekin.
Court documents showed McShane distributed 55.6 grams of fentanyl in November of 2024. Also, that same month, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle McShane was driving, during which officers located over 230 grams of fentanyl and a loaded firearm. McShane has prior felony convictions for possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, resisting law enforcement with violence, possession of cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
McShane faces up to life imprisonment, and a lifetime of supervision upon release.
The case involved a joint investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, ATF, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Sunny And Warm Today, Mostly Dry Into The Weekend
September 4, 2025
Warm temperatures and mostly clear skies will be the theme for the start of the weekend, with highs in the low 90s. There’s a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday afternoon. A cold front moving in for Sunday will bring a better chance of rain and drop temperatures to the upper 80s for the start of next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Coffee With A Cop Friday Morning In Davisville
September 4, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will host Coffee With A Cop this Friday morning in Davisville.
The event will take place at the Rustic Rooster at 10251 Highway 97 (just north of West Highway 4) from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s work in the community. It is a great way for Escambia County deputies and community members to come together, build relationships, and, of course, drink coffee.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Foundation and sponsors will provide a free cup of coffee to each attendee.
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Whataburger Insight: New Century Administrator’s First Day Starts With Impromptu Breakfast Meeting
September 4, 2025
New Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin’s first day on the job started earlier than he had planned, meeting with local citizens at the Whataburger during breakfast.
“It was early, not even 7:30 when I got to Century, and I decided to stop by Whataburger for breakfast,” Murzin said. “Hey, I recognize you from NorthEscambia.com. Why don’t you come over and talk to these guys?”
He said the group consisted of longtime area residents who asked how Century could be restored to the vibrant community that they remember, with a solid local economy.
“They said we need industry in here,” he said. “And they understand that we need to do something for a speculative industrial building to lure that industry.”
Related Story: Former Rep. Dave Murzin Inks Contract As Century’s First Town Administrator
Murzin said he spent the rest of the day, day one of his two-year contract, around town with Mayor Ben Boutwell learning about today’s Century and making a list of things to do.
“It’s a long list, and I’m still writing,” he quipped.
Pictured: New Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin after signing his employment contract Tuesday night at Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Thursday Night Football: Tate Aggies Host PHS Tonight
September 4, 2025
The Tate Aggies will host the Pensacola High Tigers Thursday night.
The Aggies (2-0) are coming off a 48-13 win over Gulf Breeze last Friday night and a season opening 21-7 defeat of Fort Walton Beach. Meanwhile, PHS Tigers sit at 0-2 , outscored by a total of 70-6 by Pine Forest and Milton.
Last week, Tanner Clark rushed for 151 yards for the Aggies on just 15 carries, and quarterback Miles Delarosa threw for 140 yards and four touchdowns.
Thursday night is Senior Night for the Aggies with kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on GoFan, and parking is $3 cash.
Pictured: Tate quarterback Miles Delarosa hands off to Tanner Clark against Fort Walton Beach on August 22. NorthEscambia.com file photo.