$5.2 Million Highway 90 Resurfacing Project Set To Begin
October 30, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will soon begin a $5.2 million resurfacing project on Highway 90 from the Escambia River Bridge to Woodbine Road (County Road 197A) in Santa Rosa County.
This project also includes:
- Stormwater management enhancements.
- Guardrail installation.
- New signing and pavement markings.
During construction, drivers may encounter minor traffic shifts and periodic lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
The project is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Did You Know? Escambia County Has An Animal Search and Rescue Team
October 30, 2025
The Escambia County Animal Search and Rescue Team is always ready to respond at a moment’s notice, whether it’s a local animal rescue or deploying after a hurricane to support search and rescue efforts in another community.
The ASAR team includes members from the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare who are trained to respond to disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes or other large-scale animal rescue incidents.
Training is critical to ensuring our ASAR team is prepared for anything, keeping our skills sharp sothey can effectively respond and rescue animals who need help.
Monthly ASAR training was recently completed at Bayview Park, which covered multiple disciplines including rope rescue, swift water swim skills, boat operations, water rescues, and practicing for the ASAR physical readiness test.
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Preserving The Aggie Legacy: Tate High School Alumni Asked To Update Records
October 30, 2025
Tate High School is updating its alumni records to honor the legacy of Aggies past and present.
The school is asking alumni to complete an Alumni Information Form to help preserve the Tate story, strengthen connections, and ensure alumni are included in future commemorative projects and communications.
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Veterans Services Outreach November 13 In Molino
October 30, 2025
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office will hold an outreach event on Thursday, November 13 in Molino.
Veterans are invited to discuss veteran benefits with an accredited veteran service officer from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Molino Community Center, 6450 North Highway 95A.
Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. No appointment is required.
Veterans Services Office staff members will be available to help with topics including reviewing VA benefits, filing a VA claim, and re-evaluating VA disability.
For more information, call (850) 595-2409 or email VSO@myescambia.com.
Escambia Holds School Choice Expo As Choice Open Enrollment Opens
October 30, 2025
Hundreds of families attended the annual School Choice Expo this week at Washington High school.
Representatives from ECPS Career Academies and Choice Schools were on hand to greet guests and answer questions about their programs. Tables for career academy displays were set up inside the Washington gym and cafeteria. Local vendors will provide items for gift bags for attendees.
The School Choice Expo coincided with the middle and high school open enrollment period, which continues through December 5, 2025. The open enrollment period for elementary schools is from January 26 to March 6, 2026. Click here for the middle and high school open enrollment application.
For questions about open enrollment, contact Coordinator of Enrollment Services Chris McFarland at (850)469-5580. For questions about career academies, contact Steven Harrell, director of Workforce Education, at (850) 469-5357.
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Near 2 Million Gallons Of Wastewater, Stormwater Overflows From IP In Cantonment Into Local Creek
October 29, 2025
Almost two million gallons of a treated wastewater and stormwater mixture overflowered from the International Paper facility in Cantonment during heavy rains on Monday.
According to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the 1.98 million gallons were released into Elevenmile Creek. However, FDEP said all permit requirements were met during the event.
IP Regional Communication Manager Whitney Fike said Tuesday,, “Following the extreme rain in our area this week, we experienced an overflow of rainwater and fully treated effluent into Elevenmile Creek. Samples of the water confirmed no threat to the environment.”
“This overflow occurred despite mill efforts to impound the excess water from the rain event. Healthy watersheds are essential to our community, and we are committed to working with regulatory agencies to resolve this issue, she added.
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Oak Grove Baptist Donates Treats To Area Schools
October 29, 2025
Oak Grove Baptist Church recently made donations of treats and goodies to Bratt Elementary School, Byrneville Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School, and Northview High School. Pictured: Donations to Byrneville Elementary (top), Bratt Elementary (first below), and Northview High School (bottom). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
$3.6 Million Interstate Circle Bridge Replacement Project Concludes
October 29, 2025
The replacement of the Interstate Circle Bridge over Eight Mile Creek is now complete, the Florida Department of Transportation said Friday.
The bridge reopened to traffic in August, restoring the connection for local residents and daily commuters. Additional construction activities in the area continued with temporary lane closures.
The $3.2 million project addressed aging infrastructure, increasing safety and mobility in the region. The original bridge was constructed in 1970 and was considered functionally obsolete.
The newly reconstructed bridge features two 10-foot travel lanes (one in each direction), 5-foot paved shoulders, and new traffic railing that meets current standards.
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Sunny, Windy And Cooler
October 29, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Chili Fundraiser To Benefit Escambia Public Schools Foundation
October 29, 2025
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation will be hosting its annual chili cook-off on Saturday, November 1..
This year’s cook-off will be held at Fountain Park, 300 E. Zaragoza Street, in downtown Pensacola adjacent to Seville Square. The event will start at noon and run until 3:00 pm.
Proceeds from this year’s chili cook-off will be used for the Tools for Teachers program, which provides free classroom supplies to all educators in Escambia County Public Schools.
“This event brings the community together for a fun afternoon that benefits the students and teachers in our district,” said Escambia Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Jo McArthur.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by visiting the Foundation website or by texting CHILI to 850-930-9939. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. Tickets will allow you to sample a dozen different chilis, and also gets you a drink and dessert. Kids 10 and under are free.
Visitors will be able to enjoy performances by the bands from Ransom Middle School and Bailey Middle School. ECPS Teacher of the Year Kelly Reed will serve as a judge.