Fire Destroys Cantonment Mobile Home Monday Afternoon
April 6, 2026
Fire destroyed a mobile home on Well Line Road in Cantonment on Monday afternoon.
The fire was reported about 3 p.m. in the 400 block of Well Line Road, just west of Morris Avenue.
The structure was fully involved and had collapsed before it was reported to Escambia County Fire Rescue. It was not immediately clear if the home was currently occupied.
There were no injuries reported, and no word on the cause of the fire. Well Line Road was completely closed s firefighters battled the blaze.
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Grand Slam: Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Game Nears $300,000 For Charities
April 6, 2026
By the time the Aggies won Friday night, Tate softball’s annual Strike Out Cancer Game was near an incredible $300,000 raised in the fight against cancer over the past 16 years.
“It’s not about y’all,” Wyatt said to the teams Friday night. “We are just providing some entertainment. It’s about all of these survivors that are courageous and have to deal with something that I never want to have to deal with.”
“Back in 2010 we had our first cancer game. We raised a little over $2,500. In 2022, we raised over $30,000. Since then it has gone up and up,” Wyatt said. “That is what amazes me.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night was Wyatt’s final Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School; she has announced her retirement from coaching at the end of this season.
The West Florida Jaguars have played in the game for years, because “they are not cheap like other schools,” Wyatt quipped. Friday night, they arrived with a $3,512 check.
The umpires not only provided their time for the game, they came with a $5,000 check. And they work for free and give back every single year.
“If the next coach of Tate High School is sitting somewhere in the stands, please don’t let this game go under. Keep it going because these kids and parents and cancer people truly, truly enjoy it.”
“Cancer sucks.”
During Friday night’s game, the Tate Aggies walked off with a 5-4 in over West Florida. For a game action photo gallery, click here.
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West Roberts Road Lane Closures Begins Tuesday, Continue Into Summer
April 6, 2026
Temporary lane closures and detours on West Roberts Road that will continue into the summer are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
A portion of West Roberts Road between Stallion Road and Highway 29 will experience temporary lane closures with detours beginning Tuesday, April 7 while crews install new stormwater culvert crossings beneath the roadway.
Work will be completed in two phases:
- Phase one: Lanes will be closed along West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 beginning Tuesday, April 7. Work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, June 2.
- Phase two: Lanes will be closed along West Roberts Road between Stallion Road and Tate Road beginning Tuesday, June 2. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, July 24.
Traffic on West Roberts Road will be detoured along Stallion Road, East Kingsfield Road, Tate Road, and Highway 29.
Residents, pedestrians, local traffic 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.
North Escambia Students Take Top Honors At District 4-H Public Speaking Competition
April 6, 2026
The Florida 4-H Public Speaking district competition was held recently.
Escambia County Public Schools winners were:
- 4th Grade 1st Place: Bennett Campbell, R.C. Lipscomb Elementary
- 5th Grade 1st Place: Elliot Reeser, R.C. Lipscomb Elementary
- 6th Grade 1st Place: Ryann Gibbs, Ransom Middle
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Honoring the Fallen: ECSO Unveils New Custom-Wrapped Honor Guard Van
April 6, 2026
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has a new custom-wrapped Honor Guard van.
The van pays tribute to brave ECSO deputies who have sacrificed their lives. It also allows our Honor Guard to stand alongside agencies across the country, honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
The custom wrap was funded by the non-profit Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.
Cooler Temps, Clouds Kick Off The Work Week; Mostly Sunny By Tuesday
April 6, 2026
Clouds will dominate Monday as a cool northern breeze keeps afternoon temperatures in the mid-60s. A transition begins Tuesday with clearer skies and a shift toward a warmer, easterly flow that will push highs back into the 70s. While a slight chance of showers enters the picture by midweek, the real story is the steady climb in temperatures, leading to a beautiful and warm weekend with highs reaching the lower 80s under plenty of sunshine.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Florida Gas Prices Top $4 For The First Time In Four Years, AAA Says
April 6, 2026
Florida gas prices are now above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. The state average surged 28 cents last week, reaching a high of $4.23 per gallon, before declining three cents through the weekend.
In Escambia County, the average price was actually the cheapest in Florida at $3.91 per gallon. A low of $2.84 was available in North Escambia on Sunday at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
“The average Florida driver now pays about $20 more to fill up than a month ago,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices are climbing quickly because crude oil prices are surging as the conflict with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz still largely closed, ongoing uncertainty continues to push energy markets and prices higher.”
Crude oil prices have risen nearly 60 percent since the start of the conflict. Last week, oil prices moved into triple digits for the first time in four years. That matters because roughly half of what drivers pay at the pump is driven by the cost of crude oil.
On Thursday, U.S. crude oil prices settled at $111.54 per barrel. That marked a 12 percent increase, or nearly $12 per barrel, from the previous week. This increase could trigger another round of rising gas prices in the coming days.
In total, Florida gas prices have jumped as much as $1.35 per gallon over the past month, rising from $2.88 per gallon to more than $4.20. That represents a 47% increase in just one month and adds roughly $20 to the cost of filling a 15 gallon gas tank. Sunday’s state average of $4.21 per gallon was 25 cents more than a week ago, 97 cents more than last month, $1.01 per gallon more than this time last year.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Wahoos, Biscuits Postponed Due To Rain; Makeup Scheduled For Late April
April 6, 2026
Sunday’s game between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Montgomery Biscuits was postponed due to rain.
Because the Blue Wahoos and Biscuits do not play in Pensacola for the remainder of the first half schedule, the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader during an upcoming six-game series in Montgomery April 21-26 at DABOS Park.
Fans planning to attend Sunday’s postponed game can exchange their tickets for a future 2026 regular season home game of equal or lesser value at the Blue Wahoos Stadium ticket office. As stated on tickets, no refunds will be given, according to the Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos begin a six-game road series against the Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday, April 7, and return home for a six-game series against the Knoxville Smokies beginning on Tuesday, April 14.
Pictured: Opening night action last Friday night as the Blue Wahoos hosted the Montgomery Biscuits. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman Charged With Flomaton Stabbing, Just Feet From Century And Florida State Line
April 6, 2026
A woman has been charged in connection with a stabbing early Saturday morning in Flomaton. Sicely Odom, 32, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center on a charge of domestic violence first degree.
Around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, the Flomaton Police Department responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Lender Street, off Alley 5 on the state line, just feet from the Century town limits.
Officers arrived to find an adult male suffering from a stab wound, according to police. The victim was transported to an area hospital. An update on his condition was not available.
Worshipers Gather For Easter Sunrise Services
April 5, 2026
Worshipers gathered for sunrise services across Escambia County on Easter Sunday morning.
The largest sunrise service in Escambia County was the Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Community Sonrise Service at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The services were to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful.
According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
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