‘Holiday With The Horses’ (And Santa) Will Be Saturday In Cantonment
December 19, 2025
Santa Claus recently paid a surprise visit to the horses at the Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment and he’ll be back on Saturday for “Holidays with Horses.”
The event is free and open to the public, taking place at PER, 3099 East Chipper Road in Cantonment from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
During the event, photos with Santa will be available with a suggested donation of $20.
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Sunny And Cool Friday
December 19, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
All Star High School Football Game Is Friday Night
December 19, 2025
The Pensacola Sports High School All-Star Football Game returns Friday night, bringing together the area’s top senior athletes for a showcase of talent, teamwork and school pride.
The game will be played at Pine Forest High School with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The annual matchup features East vs. West squads made up of graduating seniors from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. The All-Star Football Game gives fans one more chance to cheer on their favorite players before they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students..
Players are:
WEST
Head Coach Kerry McDowell, Pine Forest
- Elijah West — Tate, (WR)
- JO Calderon — Tate, (OT)
- John Flynn — Tate, (DL)
- Kameron Williams — Tate, (CB)
- Kaven Powell — Tate, (C/G)
- Laquarius Bradford — Tate, (RB)
- Maleak North — Tate, (LB)
- Cole Davis — Northview, (LB)
- Sam Reid — Northview, (TE/P)
- Chris Oliver — West Florida, (CB)
- Frank Likely — West Florida, (WR)
- Javon Carlisle — West Florida, (DL)
- Tyree Caldwell — West Florida, (LB)
- Waylon Whitaker — West Florida, (OT)
- Xavier Finley — West Florida, (QB)
- Bailey Brazzell — Catholic, (C)
- Bryce Cannon — Catholic, (DL)
- Caden Jasso — Catholic, (WR)
- Gavin Lashley — Catholic, (S)
- Kaleb Johnson — Catholic, (LB)
- RJ Brown — Catholic, (G)
- Adrion Battle — Escambia, (DL)
- Billy Dunn — Escambia, (QB)
- D’Jaylan Benjamin — Escambia, (S)
- Daniel McDaniel — Escambia, (WR)
- Jadyn Minor — Escambia, (DL)
- Kade Rollins — Escambia, (DL)
- Keegan Britt — Escambia, (H/TE)
- Nick Brown — Escambia, (G/C)
- Reilly Campbell — Escambia, (K)
- Xion Miller — Escambia, (OL)
- Courtney George — Pensacola, (RB)
- Jamarcus Fountain — Pensacola, (QB)
- Tyjaylin Cunningham — Pensacola, (LB)
- Demetress Mosely — Pine Forest, (DL)
- Jaserie Brown — Pine Forest, (DL)
- Mikkell Davis — Pine Forest, (S)
- RJ Payne — Pine Forest, (LB)
- Trey Johnson — Pine Forest, (CB)
- Da’Sean Bohanan — Washington, (RB)
- Darius Stallworth — Washington, (S)
- Josiah Brown — Washington, (CB)
- Kasey Marvin — Washington, (G)
- Kolby Saladino — Washington, (LB)
- Tanner Rogers — Washington, (WR)
- Chris Oliver — West Florida, (CB)
- Frank Likely — West Florida, (WR)
- Javon Carlisle — West Florida, (DL)
- Tyree Caldwell — West Florida, (LB)
- Waylon Whitaker — West Florida, (OT)
- Xavier Finley — West Florida, (QB)
EAST
Head Coach: Jim Stomps, Gulf Breze
- Declin Crawford — Baker, (DL)
- Justice Baldwin — Baker, (QB)
- Makani Abdon — Baker, (G)
- Riley Renfro — Baker, (WR)
- Greyson Locklear — Central, (P/WR)
- Keaton Henry — Central, (DL)
- Alante Reese — Choctaw, (S)
- Ashton Laberge — Choctaw, (OT)
- Ellis Alloway — Choctaw, (LB)
- Jaylen Brazen — Choctaw, (CB)
- Mario Alloway — Choctaw, (DL)
- Tamen Zabitakis — Choctaw, (QB)
- Zion Legree — Choctaw, (CB)
- Brody Golightly — Crestview, (LB)
- Gab Holland — Crestview, (DL)
- Gabe Gottlieb — Crestview, (CB)
- Jordan Stoudmire — Crestview, (DL)
- Max Anderson — Crestview, (S)
- Patrick Rogers — Crestview, (WR)
- Sean Johns — Crestview, (CB)
- Trey Hardman — Crestview, (K)
- Gabe Escalera — Destin, (CB)
- Josh Reifscheider — Destin, (G/OT)
- Junior Harris — Destin, (RB)
- Charles Lily — Ft. Walton Beach, (DL)
- Noah Perez — Gulf Breeze, (LB/LS)
- Aiden Spratt — Milton, (LB)
- Brendan Farish — Milton, (TE)
- Bryce Baxley — Milton, (C)
- Iryn Fleming — Milton, (DL)
- Jaxson Strickland — Milton, (OT)
- Chase Moses — Navarre, (S)
- Jacob Bishop — Navarre, (P)
- Marquez White — Navarre, (WR)
- Caleb Sartori — Niceville, (LB)
- Harper Campbell — Niceville, (LB)
- Jace Schmidt — Niceville, (G)
- Jayden Tercero — Niceville, (WR)
- Palmer Collins — Niceville, (C)
- Aiden Carter — Pace, (TE)
- Bowen Iorg — Pace, (LB)
- Braiden Cheshire — Pace, (S)
- Caleb Nelson — Pace, (K)
- Chance Baird — Pace, (G)
- Jonathan Jimenez — Pace, (DL)
- Tagg Strickenberger — Pace, (RB)
- Aiden White — Rocky Bayou, (OL)
- Hartley Register — Rocky Bayou, (RB)
- Joseph Savoie — Rocky Bayou, (WR)
Cantonment Man Charged As ‘Super Speeder’ For 102 MPH On Highway 29
December 18, 2025
A 21-year-old Cantonment man was charged under Florida’s “super speeder” law after troopers say he was clocked at 102 mph in a 45 mph zone on Highway 29.
Andrew Thomas Heck was charged with operating a vehicle exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was northbound on Highway 29 near Nine Mile Road when he met a red passenger vehicle that was traveling at 102 mph in the posted 45 mph zone, according to an FHP report. The trooper conducted a traffic stop just north of Nine Mile Road.
He was immediately placed under arrest. Heck, according to the report, told the trooper that he had “no reason to be going that fast.”
West Highway 4 To Close Near Highway 97 Next Week
December 18, 2025
A portion of West Highway 4 between Highway 97 and Pine Barren Church Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, December 22, while crews replace a pipe under the roadway.
Traffic will be detoured along Pine Barren Church Road.
The road is expected to reopen by Wednesday, December 24, weather permitting.
Residents, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles will have access to properties within the work area at all times; however, there may be short periods when a driveway or entrance may be blocked temporarily as equipment and materials are moved during construction.
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Ascend Cares Delivers Christmas Magic To Escambia Westgate Students
December 18, 2025
The Pensacola Ascend Cares teams took part in a Christmas Parade for the very special students at Escambia Westgate School.
The volunteers brought holiday light and laughter, along with a gift for over 130 students from their personal wish lists. Each gift was hand-delivered with love from Santa, and Mrs. Claus.
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Commemorative 250th U.S. Anniversary License Plates Available In Florida
December 18, 2025
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4th, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has announced a new America 250 commemorative license plate.
“The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is honored to give Floridians a meaningful way to participate in our nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Executive Director Dave Kerner. “This commemorative plate reflects our shared pride in America’s history and is a symbol of our state’s connection to America’s past.”
Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying. Motorists may request the America 250 license plate at the time of vehicle registration or renewal. The plate will be available through multiple channels, including local tax collector offices and authorized tag agencies.
Rain Likely For Thursday
December 18, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Escambia Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Unregistered Machine Gun
December 18, 2025
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possession of an unregistered machine gun.
Prashant M. Jenkins Jr., 24, previously entered a guilty plea in federal court.
Court documents state that on October 30, 2024, law enforcement officers found and seized from Jenkins’ residence an AR-style machine gun conversion device, a Glock pistol with a loaded magazine, a loaded AR-15 magazine, approximately 500 grams of marijuana, and other suspected drug trafficking paraphernalia. The conversion device, considered a machine gun under federal law, was not marked with a serial number and was not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as required.
U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “I applaud the excellent work of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and our federal ATF agents to make our community safer by getting this dangerous individual off the streets. My office remains fully committed to aggressively prosecuting those who illegally manufacture and possess these dangerous weapons, fulfilling the promise made by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America by targeting violent criminals with the full force of the law.”
Jenkins faced up to 10 years’ in prison and will be prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition.
Tate Junior Mykamia Padgett Commits To D1 ASU Softball
December 18, 2025
Tate High School pitcher and infielder Mykamia Padgett, a junior, has committed to play softball for the NCAA Division I Alabama State University Hornets in Montgomery. Graphic for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.