Baseball: Tate Varsity And JV Fall To Pace
February 14, 2026
The Tate varsity and junior varsity Aggies fell to the Pace Patriots on Friday, February 13, at Tate.
Pace 11, Tate 4
The Tate Aggies fell 11-4 to the Pace Patriots Friday night at Tate.
Bryton McLellan pitched four innings of relief ball for the Aggies. He allowed one hit and one run (zero earned), striking out five and walking none. Nathan Connors took the loss for the Tate Varsity Aggies. He pitched for one inning, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) on four hits, walking two and striking out one. Logan Kimmons pitched two, allowing two hits, two runs, walking one and striking out zero.
Hunter Clayton, Kannon Ham, Cooper Halfacre, Evan Taylor, Kaden Posta, and Brody White each had one hit for the Aggies. Ham led with two RBIs, going 1-2 on the night.
Up next, the Aggies will host West Florida on Wednesday, February 18.
Pace 8, Tate 4 (JV)
The Tate Aggies JV took the lead in the bottom of the first against Pace but fell 8-4 on Friday to the Pace Patriots JV.
The early lead for the Aggies came on a two-run Jordan Edmond double, a one-run single from Caileb Javier**,** and a run on an error.
Edmond led the Tate JV with two RBIs, going 1-2. Javier, Edmond**,** and Mason Bryant had one hit each.
Hunter Taylor opened on the mound for Tate, giving up two hits and four runs in one and one-third innings while striking out none and walking four.
Tate High Aggies Boys Tennis Improves To 3-1
February 14, 2026
The Tate High Boys Tennis team picked up a couple of big wins recently.
Last week, Tate High Boys Tennis earned a 6-1 win over West Florida High. Walker Culver provided the spark with hard-fought singles and doubles wins.
This past Thursday, Tate Boys Tennis improved to 3-1 with a 7-0 win over the Escambia Gators.
Up next, the Tate Aggies will host the Washington Wildcats on Tuesday.
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Cantonment Veteran, Age 109, Recognized On U.S. Senate Floor
February 13, 2026
Cantonment veteran Duane Brewton, who turned 109 last week, was recognized during the Thursday afternoon session of the U.S. Senate.
Florida Senator Ashley Moody today recognized Florida’s oldest living World War II veteran with a special address on the Senate floor that will be memorialized in the Congressional Record.
From 1944 to 1945, Mr. Brewton served as a private in the U.S. Army, stationed in Vire, France, where he was wounded in the line of duty and later returned home. Brewton received a Purple Heart for his service.
As we reported last week, Brewton celebrated his birthday with friends, family and well-wishers at the Sodalis Senior Living Facility. Brewton has told facility staff that the secret to a long life is putting God first and taking care of your health.
“He is a proud member of what history rightly calls the Greatest Generation,” Moody said on the Senate floor. “Ordinary Americans who answered the call, did extraordinary things and helped save the world. They did not do it for recognition. They did not ask for praise. They simply did their duty. Honoring their service while they are still with us is both a privilege and a responsibility. When this country called, when his country called, Duane Brewton answered.”
“Through his life, he set a shining example before his children, his family, all who knew him and to us of what it means to honor God and country. May we all strive to live with the same humility, discipline, and integrity that he has shown for more than a century—109 years to be exact.”
“I congratulate Mr. Duane Brewton on his 109th birthday, thank him for his extraordinary service, and wish him another joyous year, surrounded in faith, family, and the enduring appreciation of a nation forever indebted to him,” Moody added.
He was married for 78 years and has four children and a multitude of grandchildren.
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NW Florida District Issues ‘Water Shortage Warning’; Local Utilities Say Water Supply Is Stable
February 13, 2026
The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) issued a “Water Shortage Warning Order” on Thursday, February 12, 2026, asking for all water users across the district to conserve water as the area remains under drought conditions.
The NWFWMD covers the area from the Perdido River in Escambia County to the St. Marks River Basin east of Tallahassee in Jefferson County, protecting and managing water resources in the 16-county region. While the North Escambia area is in a moderate drought, conditions are much worse across the water district, with a severe drought, and even an extreme drought in much of the Tallahassee area.
While water supplies are currently meeting demand, the Water Shortage Warning is intended to encourage conservation, reduce drought impacts, and protect water resources. Users are encouraged to conserve water where practicable and to limit landscape irrigation to early morning or evening hours when possible. Activities necessary for fire protection are not affected, and any existing local mandatory water restrictions remain in effect.
Locally, utilities say there are no water shortages, but conservation is still a good idea.
“We are not seeing any effects from dry weather within our system. Additionally, this time of year typically brings the lowest water demand,” Maria Del Aguila of ECUA said. “That said, potable water is always a valuable resource that should be managed wisely and not wasted.” ECUA offers a list of 25 water conservation tips on their website.
Vernon Prather with Molino Utilities stated they were not experiencing any water shortages, but “we are a willing partner with their (NWFWMD) guidance.”
“We are not experiencing any shortages, but encourage everyone to follow the order,” said Ryan Campbell, CEO of Escambia River Electric Cooperative, which operates the Walnut Hill and Bratt Davisville water systems in Escambia County.
“We are not experiencing any issues here,” Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin said. “But there are ways to conserve.”
Murzin said Century is also working daily to repair leaks in its decades-old system in an additional conservation effort.
The NWFWMD water shortage warning order will remain in place until rescinded by the governing board.
The water shortage warning encourages all users to reduce water use and to conserve water to the maximum extent possible. The district recommends that all landscape irrigation users limit irrigation to the low evaporation periods of the evening and early morning hours.
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Michigan Man Confirmed As New Pensacola Police Chief
February 13, 2026
Thursday, the Pensacola City Council officially confirmed Eric Winstrom as the new chief of the Pensacola Police Department. The vote was unanimous.
Winstrom, who has been the chief in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will start with PPD on March 2. He was selected by Mayor D.C. Reeves after a nationwide search.
“Choosing the right person to lead our police department is perhaps the most important decision I will make as your mayor,” Reeves said recently. “My focus was on finding the person who is the right fit for our community with the ability to lead PPD into the future. After much consideration and feedback from the community throughout this selection process, I look forward to working with Chief Winstrom to help write PPD’s next chapter.”
Kristin Brown, who has been serving as PPD’s Acting Chief, will serve as the Deputy Chief during the transition.
In 2022, Winstrom was named the Chief in Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city
“Trust is a key component not only of leadership within a police department but also between the department and the community it serves,” Winstrom said. “I’m well aware that trust is earned and there are no shortcuts in earning it. I am eager to get to work with the team already in place at PPD.
“Pensacola’s looking to strive to thrive in an ethical way, and in a way that lifts everyone up. Policing is an integral part of that effort. Everyone wants to be on a winning team. Pensacola is a winning team, and I am looking forward to being part of that.”
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Photos: Ernest Ward, Ransom Volleyball Wrap Regular Season
February 13, 2026
The Ernest Ward Middle Eagles hosted the Ransom Middle Tigers in the final volleyball match of the regular season.
In junior varsity action, Ernest Ward downed Ransom, while the Tigers topped the Eagles in varsity play.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Ernest Ward also celebrated Eighth Grade night, recognizing
- Neveah Allen
- Evie Brooks
- Lola Chavers
- Ryleigh Crabtree
- Lily Lowery
- Brylynn McGhee
- McKenzie Norton
- Harleigh Grace Parsons
- Calee Satterwhite
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Sunny Friday, Rain And Storms Saturday Night And Sunday
February 13, 2026
An approaching system looks to dampen the weekend, bringing high rain chances and potential thunderstorms by Saturday night and through much of Sunday. Before the rain arrives, expect a pleasant Friday with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. Following the front, conditions should clear up just in time for a mild Washington’s Birthday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Washington’s Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tate Lacrosse Beats PHS 16-2
February 13, 2026
Tate High School Girls Lacrosse beat the Pensacola High Tigers 16-2 on Thursday night at Tate.
With the win, the Aggies are 1-1 on the young season, while PHS dropped to 0-2.
Up next, Tate will host the Milton Panthers in a district matchup on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m.
‘Paint With Puppies’ On Saturday In Cantonment To Benefit Escambia Animal Shelter
February 13, 2026
The Northview 4-H Club and Escambia County animal shelter will host “Painting With Puppies” on Saturday, February 14, at the Langley Bell 4-H Center.
Participants will be able to make their own work of art and meet adoptable dogs during the event from 10 a.m. to noon.
The entry fee is $5, and additional monetary or pet supply donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center.
The Langley Bell 4-H Center is located at 3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
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For The Third Time This Year, Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold At Highway 97 Retailer
February 13, 2026
For the third time this year, a Davisville lottery store has sold a winning Fantasy 5 lottery ticket.
A ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop, on Highway 97 just south of Atmore, was one of two top-prize winning tickets sold for the Thursday, February 12, evening drawing and is worth $55,609.50 each. The other winning ticket was sold at a Publix in Pompano Beach.
The winning numbers were 3-5-10-20-27.
The State Line Gift Shop sold a $55,328.49 winning ticket for the February 8 midday drawing, and a $55,272.07 winning ticket for January 15.
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