Mother Arrested For Homicide After 5-Year Old’s Body Recovered In Trash Bag
February 6, 2026
The body of a 5-year-old boy was recovered in a trash bag on Friday morning in Escambia County, and the child’s mother is charged with homicide.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies took 36-year-old Jalynda Smith into custody Friday afternoon.
The young boy’s body was recovered from the water in the 9500 block of Lillian Highway near San Sebastian Circle. Additional details have not been provided.
Anyone with information of the incident is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (850) 436-9620. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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February 6, 2026
Cantonment WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 109th Birthday
February 6, 2026
A Cantonment man celebrated his 109th birthday on Thursday at the Sodalis Senior Living Facility
Army veteran Duane Brewton was born February 5, 1917. He was married for 78 years and has four children and a multitude of grandchildren.
Brewton has told facility staff that the secret to a long life is putting God first and taking care of your health.
He served in Europe during World War II. While serving in the Army infantry, Brewton was awarded the Purple Heart after an artillery shell exploded near him and caused critical injuries from multiple shrapnel wounds.
Brewton had a big birthday cake and celebrated the momentous occasion with family and friends.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Sunny, Near 70 For Friday; Slightly Cooler For The Weekend
February 6, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
FHP Searching For Nine Mile Road Hit And Run Driver
February 6, 2026
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver involved in a hit and run on Wednesday.
The crash happened about 2 p.m. on East Nine Mile Road at Airway Drive.
Anyone with information about the crash or vehicle is asked to contact Trooper Boothe at *FHP (*347) in reference to case number FHP26ON0053712.
Troopers have not released any details about the wreck or said if there were any injuries.
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Visitor At Century Prison Arrested On Drug-Related Charge
February 6, 2026
An Alabama woman was arrested at the prison in Century after a visitor contraband interdiction, according to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC).
Visitor Erica Nicole Clark, age 35 of Millbrook, Alabama, was visiting inmate Joshua Brase at the Century Correctional Institution when a FDOC K-9 alerted on her vehicle. Staff discovered 0.1 grams of meth and a meth pipe, and the visit was terminated, according to FDOC.
Clark was transported to the Escambia County Jail on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brase is serving a seven year sentence out of Walton County for aggravated battery with intended harm.
Escambia County Man Arrested On Federal Child Porn Charge
February 6, 2026
An Escambia County man was arrested Monday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on a federal child porn charge.
Jordan Quinones, 29, was arrested on a federal charge of possession of obscene visual representation of the sexual abuse of children. He remains in the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond.
FDLE’s investigation into Quinones’ crimes revealed he had failed to report four email addresses and five online accounts. Following an interview with FDLE, Quinones reported those accounts to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators conducted a forensic analysis of Quinones’ electronic device, which revealed hundreds of files of computer-generated child sexual abuse material.
On January 21, a grand jury returned an indictment in Quinones’ case. FDLE, with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service, arrested Quinones on February 2 on the federal warrant and transported him to the Santa Rosa County Jail where he is being held without bond. He will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida.
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The arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Tate Aggies Win District Semi, Head To Finals Saturday Night
February 6, 2026
The Tate Aggies beat the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 66-54 Thursday night in the 6A District 1 semifinals at Tate High School.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Also on Thursday night, the Milton Panthers defeated the Niceville Eagles 68-42.
The No. 2 seed Aggies will travel to No. 1 Milton on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the district championship.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Allie Penton, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs To Host Garnet And Gold Softball Tonight
February 6, 2026
Northview High School softball will hold a Garnet and Gold game tonight in Bratt.
First pitch is set for 6 p.m. as the school in Bratt.
Last season, the Chiefs reached the FHSAA Rural Softball State Championship game for the first time in school history, bringing home the state runner-up trophy. The young team with just one senior also won the first regional title ever for the school as they went 22-7 under the leadership of head coach Amy Holland.
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Sheppard James Calhoun
February 6, 2026
Sheppard James Calhoun, the son of Micah and Morgan Calhoun, passed away in their home on February 4th, 2026. Sheppard was born on October 13th, 2025, and after a 53-day NICU stay, between Sacred Heart Pensacola and Nemour’s Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Sheppard was able to come home on December 5th, 2025. Sheppard was the first-born son of Micah and Morgan Calhoun and was loved by so many.
Sheppard’s story is one of resilience, fervent prayer, and steadfast friendships. Those who knew Sheppard were able to see the obvious fingerprint of God’s faithfulness towards His people. Though short, Sheppard’s life prompted much prayer and fruitfulness from the body of Christians that surrounded the Calhouns during his time on earth. Sheppard James truly lived up to his namesake without ever saying a word, by reminding those around him of the importance of prayer and diligent Christian devotion, as well as how we ought to “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” [James 1:2-3 ESV]
May Sheppard’s life and legacy perennially remind those within the body of Christ of God’s steadfast love and merciful goodness towards us.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13th at Hillcrest Baptist Church followed by an 11a.m. funeral service; Pastor Brian Calhoun will be officiating. Graveside service to follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Honorary pall bearers are to be: Taylor Brown, Austin Collier, Peter Kreuser, Gill Phillips, Tucker Hubbell, Ben Nelson and Brandon White. Flowers may be sent to Hillcrest Baptist Church at 800 E Nine Mile Road; in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Ronald McDonald House Pensacola, FL in Sheppard’s name.