Tate Fall Baseball Halloween Game Is This Evening
October 28, 2025
Tate Aggie Baseball will host their annual Fall Baseball Halloween Game this evening.
The event begins at 5 p.m., with trunk-or-treat with the baseball players, volleyball, softball, and Student Council all coming together for a fun night. Trunk or treat will be followed by an exhibition baseball game with players in full costume at 6 p.m. with games and prizes for the kids between innings.
Chili, hot dogs, pulled pork, treats and more will be available during the event.
The entry fee is $1 and a Thanksgiving canned food item to support an upcoming food distribution hosted by state Rep. Michelle Salzman and A Foundation for Hope. Parking is by the gym.
Pictured: The 2024 Tate Fall Baseball Halloween Game. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
October 28, 2025
Jim Allen Elementary School named their September Students of the Month. They are Aspen Neels and Jayce Austin. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DeSantis Appoints Doug Broxson To The Board of Governors Of The State University System
October 28, 2025
Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of former Senator Doug Broxson to the Board of Governors of the State University System.
“As a leader in education reform, Senator Doug Broxson has stood by my side as we acted to support parental rights, eliminate DEI, reform tenure, and invest in teacher salaries,” sai DeSantis. “I am proud to appoint Senator Broxson to the Board of Governors and I know he will continue his great work to ensure Florida remains the number one state in the country for higher education.”
Broxson is the president of Doug Broxson Insurance. He has a long history of public service, having served in the Florida House of Representatives representing Districts 1 and 3 from 2010 to 2016, and in the Florida Senate representing District 1 from 2016 to 2024. Broxson held several key leadership positions, including chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. In addition to his work on education reform, he was instrumental in spearheading tort reform, a major driving force in lowering home and auto insurance premiums for Floridians.
It’s Fall Y’all — Marcus Pointe Molino Holds Fall Festival (With Gallery)
October 28, 2025
Marcus Pointe Baptist Church-Molino held a “It’s Fall, Y’all Festival,” las Saturday at the Molino Ballpark.
The family-friendly fun day included train rides, food, activities, inflatables, carnival games and more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Marcus Pointe Baptist Church-Molino meets each Sunday morning at Molino Park Elementary School.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Allie Penton, click to enlarge.
Donald (Donnie) Forrest Clayton
October 28, 2025
Donald (Donnie) Forrest Clayton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated servant of his country and faith, passed away peacefully at his home in Pensacola, Florida.
Donnie was born on July 15, 1940, in Columbus, Mississippi, to the late Denver Lee and Kay Clayton of Reform, Alabama. He was raised in Reform at the natural gas plant, a place that shaped his early life.
Donnie proudly answered the call to service, joining the U.S. Military. He bravely served his country over 20 years in the U.S. Army, including several tours of duty in Vietnam.
After his military service, Donnie pursued a life of faith and learning, attending Bible Seminary with Conrad Murrell in Bentley, Louisiana. He spent many years fellowshipping and serving at Fellowship of Jesus Christ Church in Gordo, Alabama, a community that was dear to his heart.
Donnie is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Clayton, of Pensacola, Florida.
He was a devoted father and is survived by his sister, Lana Clayton, his daughters, Angela Barberi and Mechelle Hodgens, his step-daughter, Debbie Thomas and step-son David Lyon, and his daughters in law Iris Barberi and Erin Lyon, sons in law Rodney Hodgens and Stephen Thomas .
Donald cherished his role as a grandfather to Matt Funderburk, Casey Blair, Will Blair, Paul Blair, and Tessa Funderburk.
In accordance with his wishes, Donnie’s cremated remains will be laid to rest next to his mother at Graham Memorial Cemetery in Reform, Alabama
Laura Sellers Named McArthur Elementary Teacher Of The Year
October 27, 2025
Laura Sellers has been named the McArthur Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHP: Woman Failed To Yield In Friday Highway 29, Highway 97 Wreck
October 27, 2025
A Pensacola woman sustained critical injuries Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
The woman was traveling north on Highway 29 in the left turn lane when she attempted to turn onto Highway 97 but failed to yield to oncoming traffic, according to a recently released Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report. She collided with a southbound black Ford SUV driven by a 46-year-old Pensacola man.
The 70-year-old woman, who troopers said was not wearing a seatbelt, was airlifted with critical injuries by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital. The driver of the second vehicle received minor injuries.
The crash caused traffic delays at the intersection for over an hour. The Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Low In The 50s Tonight
October 27, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Century’s Freedom Road Bridge Replacement Stalls Again: The Town Needs Another $700K
October 27, 2025
The Freedom Road bridge in Century has been closed for over five and a half years, and it looked like a new bridge would be in place by the second half of 2026. But now, the project is on hold once again as the Town of Century is forced to seek additional funding.
Century received a nearly $1.257 million legislative appropriation for a new Freedom Road bridge, and about $1,067,788 remains today for construction after project design and permitting,
The town recently opened bids for the project with the low bid of $1,612,966.06 from F&W Construction Company. With engineering and inspection costs, the town needs about $700,000 more.
“The town will be seeking multiple potential grant sources to cover the shortfall and complete this project,” Century Administrator Dave Murzin said. He said the shortfall was due to rising construction costs since the Legislature funded the project.
Two other bids were received on the project: RBM Contracting at $1,733,878.30 and Chavers Construction at $2,274,427.50.
On January 29, 2020, the town suddenly closed the bridge on Freedom Road, just east of Jefferson Avenue. Photos obtained by NorthEscambia.com a few days later showed the dangerous conditions that led to the emergency closure. Several pilings under the wooden bridge were no longer properly supporting the structure, and some of the pilings were split or had extreme deterioration (pictured left and below).
File photos/graphics for and by NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
I-10 Eastbound To Be Closed Tuesday Night, Detoured Across Nine Mile Road Exit
October 27, 2025
I-10 eastbound will be closed at Nine Mile Road (Exit 5) on Tuesday, October 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for bridge beam placement operations.
Drivers will be detoured via the I-10 eastbound ramps at Nine Mile Road. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
The work is part of the $55 million I-10 bridge replacement project over Nine Mile Road, which aims at improving safety and expanding capacity for the estimated 62,000 drivers who travel this corridor daily.
The project is currently scheduled for completion in mid-2028. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.