FHP Investigates Serious Collision on Pine Forest Road Near West Roberts
November 27, 2025
At least one person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Pine Forest Road in Cantonment.
The crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the 2900 block of Pine Forest Road, just south of West Roberts Road.
One person was transported in serious condition by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating; the Ensley Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Low In The 30s Tonight
November 27, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Ice Flyers Beat Havoc 8-1 (With Gallery)
November 27, 2025
The Ice Flyers needed to bounce back and to say they did was an understatement. In front of a sellout crowd at the Pensacola Bay Center Wednesday night, the Ice Flyers found a way to win with 8 different players scoring goals in an 8-1 victory over the Huntsville Havoc.
Tyler German started the scoring in the first period with the lone goal of that frame. The second period saw some scrums and newly acquired Tyrone Bronte finding the net, bringing it to 2-0. Andrew Poulias extended the lead to 3-0, Shane Bull made it 4-0, and Blake Wells capped off the Ice Flyers’ second-period scoring to make it 5-0. Huntsville’s Connor Fries scored the lone goal for the Havoc at the tail end of the period.
The third period continued the excitement with Nicholas Aromatario finding the back of the net, Zack Bross extending the lead to 7-1, and Sam Rhodes capping off the night with his 6th goal of the season to seal the 8-1 win.
The Ice Flyers are back at the Hangar on Saturday night for Blue Angels Night.
Road Worker Spots Fire, Quick Action Stops Spread
November 26, 2025
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a brush fire spotted by an Escambia County Public Works Department worker Tuesday afternoon.
The fire was behind a residence on West Highway 4 in Bratt, near Rigby Road.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue brought the fire under control in a few minutes. There was no structural damage.
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Ensley Firefighters Free Rescue Puppy Stuck In Ductwork
November 26, 2025
Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters rescued a puppy on Bush Street.
A crew from the Ensley Fire Station’s Ladder 6 confirmed that a puppy had fallen through an HVAC vent opening in the floor and was stuck in the duct work. The crew quickly got to work, accessing the crawl space and removing the duct work to safely rescue the puppy.
In about 20 minutes, the uninjured puppy was free and reunited with his family.
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Four Teens Escape Burning Pickup in McDavid After Highway 29 Crash
November 26, 2025
Four teens were in a regular cab pickup truck that burst into flames after crashing in McDavid.
One of the teens was transported to an area hospital following the crash; the other three were not seriously injured.
The crash happened around 4:53 Monday evening on Highway 29 near Highway 164, across from the McDavid Fire Station.
The pickup truck left the roadway and crashed through a fence next to the Kynette’s Place convenience store. It came to rest overturned in the yard of an adjacent home before catching fire.
The occupants were able to escape the truck on their own before the fire was extinguished by Escambia County Fire Rescue.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Pine Meadow Elementary Turkey Trot Raises Funds For Outdoor Play Improvements
November 26, 2025
Pine Meadow Elementary students took part in Turkey Trot 2025 over two days last week.
The event raised money for upgrades to the school’s outdoor play area – with a goal of $15,000 to resurface the basketball courts, replace the sun sails over the playground and purchase a 9-square-in-the-air frame for the older students.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Escambia County Felon Pleads Guilty To Firearm Possession
November 26, 2025
An Escambia County convicted felon has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge.
Jerney Jabara Purifoy, 33, entered the plea in federal court to possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Court documents reflect that deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Purifoy’s residence. In his bedroom, deputies located a loaded 9-millimeter handgun. In another room, deputies located a loaded .22 caliber AR15-style rifle.
Purifoy has prior felony convictions for aggravated battery and fleeing or eluding law enforcement, and he also has a pending case in Escambia County state court related to animal cruelty, animal fighting, and confinement of animals without sufficient food or water.
He faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in February.
Cold, Low Around 40 Tonight
November 26, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 10 mph.
Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 64.
Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Two Days, Two Tate Aggies Wins In Escarosa Thanksgiving Basketball Invitational
November 26, 2025
The Tate Aggies beat Mosley 73-60 Tuesday in the second day of The Escarosa Thanksgiving Basketball Invitational at Catholic.
On Monday, the Aggies earned a first day win 82-64 win over the Catholic Crusaders.