Three Unopposed Century Council Members Automatically Reelected
June 13, 2026
With no opposition, three Century Town Council members were automatically deemed elected on Friday after no one else qualified to seek the seats.
Those elected were:
- Seat 3: Incumbent Shelisa Abraham. She was first appointed as an interim council member in January 2023 and elected during a 2023 special election.
- Seat 4: Incumbent John Bass. He first won election for a term that began in January 2025 after Alicia Johnson was appointed interim mayor.
- Seat 5: Incumbent Sparkie Harrison. She was first elected with opposition in June 2025 to fill a seat left vacant after the resignation of Sandra McMurray-Jackson.
All three will be sworn in for their new four-year terms in January 2027.
The official qualifying period for the 2026 ballot ended at noon, Friday, June 12. The seats are nonpartisan.
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Here Are The Escambia County Primary Ballot Races
June 13, 2026
The 2026 ballot is set for local races in Escambia County after the qualifying period ended at noon Friday.
Qualified candidates are listed below, beginning with those that will appear on the August 18 primary ballot, followed by those that won’t appear until the general election in November.
The following race will be on Republican Primary ballots for voters in County Commission District 2:
Escambia County Commissioner – District 2 (Partisan)
- Glenn Dorsey (REP)
- Mike Kohler (REP)
The following races are nonpartisan and each voter in the district is eligible to vote:
Escambia County School Board – District 1 (Nonpartisan)
- Kevin Adams
- Erin Toler
Escambia County School Board – District 2 (Nonpartisan)
- Paul H. Fetsko
- Gerald Washington
Escambia County School Board – District 3 (Nonpartisan)
- David Williams
- Isaac L. Williams
The following race is citywide, and each voter in the City of Pensacola, regardless of party affiliation, will be eligible to vote.
City of Pensacola, Mayor (Nonpartisan)
- Jasmine Brown
- Ann Hill
- D.C. Reeves
- Eric W. Shorter
- Alicia Trawick
- Jermaine J. Williams
Nine Automatically Elected
Candidates who qualified for an office unopposed will not appear on the ballot and were deemed to be elected.
They are:
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 1
- Carolyn Taylor
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 3
- Norman Jeffrey DeWeese
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 5
- Misha Moyer Phillips
Santa Rosa Island Authority
- Steven Luppert
Pensacola City Council, District 6
- Allison Patton
County Judge Group 2
- Charles Philip Young
Century Town Council Seat 3
- Shelisa Abraham
Century Town Council Seat 4
- John Bass
Century Town Council Seat 5
- Lizbeth “Sparkie” Harrison
RELATED STORY: Three Unopposed Century Council Members Automatically Reelected
November 4 General Election
State House District 1
- Michelle Salzman – R
- Francesca Yabraian – D
Escambia County Commissioner District 2
- Mathious Robinson – D
- Winner of the Republican primary
Escambia County Commissioner District 4
- Ashlee Hofberger – R
- Joe Vinson – Non-party affiliated
ECUA District 2
- Lois Benson – R
- Gloria Horning – Independent Party
ECUA District 4
- Jacob Cavender – D
- Greg Litton – R
- Ralph Schofield Jr. – Non-party affiliated
Pensacola City Council District 2
- Charles Bare
- Sherri Myers
Pensacola City Council District 4
- Brian Cole
- Boyce White
Hot Weekend Ahead Before Heavy Rains Roll In
June 13, 2026
An incoming weather system is set to bring a dramatic shift to the North Escambia area. Residents can expect a hot and mostly clear weekend, with temperatures peaking near the mid-90s. However, storm chances spike significantly by Monday afternoon, ushering in a prolonged wet period. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are likely through the middle of the workweek, providing a noticeable drop in daytime highs before tapering off toward the weekend.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 AM. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 AM, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 PM, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 PM. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Beulah Middle FFA Members Attend Debate Camp; Nunn Named Champion
June 13, 2026
This week, eleven Beulah Middle School FFA members attended debate camp hosted by the Pensacola High School Debate Club.
Beulah FFA’s Olivia Nunn was named Debate Camp Champion for the week.
Henry White spearheaded the camp for Beulah, and Krysta Wilcox was debate coach.
Pictured: The Beulah Middle FFA with sponsor Leanne Jenkins at the Pensacola High School Debate Club. Several members were unavailable for the photo. Pictured below: Debate Camp Champion Beulah FFA’s Olivia Nunn. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Robert ‘Bobby’ Govoni Named ECSO Employee Of The Month
June 13, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Govoni has been named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Month
Govoni is the information systems network analyst at the ECSO, and makes sure all of its technology used daily is updated and running as needed.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Former Northview Coach Jeremy Greenwell Named J.U. Blacksher Offensive Coordinator
June 13, 2026
Former Northview High School Coach Jeremy Greenwell has been named the new offensive coordinator for the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs in Uriah, Alabama.
Greenwell is the former head baseball coach at Northview, former football coach at Ernest Ward Middle School, and, most recently a football coach at West Florida High School.
Pictured: New J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs offensive coordinator Jeremy Greenwell with his family — wife Savannah and children Coy and Joanna. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bobby Oneil Hadley
June 13, 2026
Mr. , age 62, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Born on April 6, 1964, in Foley, Alabama, Bobby was the son of the late Charlie Hadley and Cecil Mae Stewart Hadley. He was a hardworking dairy farmer who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the people he loved most.
Bobby was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching Auburn football, cooking shows, and spending time outdoors. More than anything, he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. His kind spirit, sense of humor, and love for those around him will be remembered by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Wayne Hadley.
He leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Candy Bell; stepdaughter, Regina Parnell (Stevie) of Robertsdale, Alabama; brothers, Thomas Parnell (Donnie) of Atmore, Alabama, Stevie Parnell (Regina) of Robertsdale, Alabama, Charlie Hadley (Jeanette) of Silverhill, Alabama, Howard Oneil Hadley (Lynna) of Loxley, Alabama, and Justin Wayne Hadley of Wilmer, Alabama; sisters, Reta Pearl Lee of Demopolis, Alabama, Mattie Jane Milstead of Bay Minette, Alabama, and Nettie Mae Fowler (Glenn) of Wilmer, Alabama; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Petty Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Bell officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m.. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Dean Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Parnell, Christian Perez, Brayden Jones, Tommy Jones, Mike Rider, Mike Fisher, and Michael Butler.
Bobby’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him, and he will be deeply missed.
Homer Not Enough For Wahoos In 6-3 Loss To Clingstones
June 13, 2026
Aiva Arquette hit his third home run in as many weeks for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, but mid-inning bullpen woes proved costly in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Clingstones on Friday night.
Columbus took a 2-0 lead in the second inning against Blue Wahoos starter Orlando Ortiz-Mayr by stringing together four consecutive two-out singles, capped by run-scoring hits from Keshawn Ogans and Patrick Clohisy.
The Blue Wahoos chipped away against Columbus starter Lucas Braun (W, 1-3), as Arquette hit a solo homer in the fourth and Jay Beshears hit a game-tying RBI single in the fifth to bring the score to 2-2.
The game turned in the fifth, as Colby Martin (L, 2-3) struggled to find his command in relief for the Blue Wahoos. The righty allowed a two-out hit-by-pitch and a single before Logan Braunschweig hit a go-ahead RBI single for a 3-2 lead. A pair of bases-loaded walks followed, putting the Clingstones ahead 5-2.
Drew Compton added a sacrifice fly in the seventh against Blue Wahoos reliever Michael Perez for a 6-2 Columbus advantage. The Blue Wahoos got a run back in the eighth with a Ryan Ignoffo RBI double, but Samuel Strickland (S, 2) quieted the rally and worked around a single in the ninth to earn a five-out save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Clingstones on Saturday night.
written by Erik Bremer
Development Plans Filed For $25 Million John R. Jones Ballpark Upgrades
June 12, 2026
Preliminary plans have been filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for planned John R. Jones Complex upgrades on Nine Mile Road.
The $25 million project will include:
- $20 million – Artificial turf for 20 Fields
- Approx. $1 million per field
- 18 multi-dimensional diamond fields,
- Plus, two rectangular multi-use fields
- $500,000 – Landscaping & Common Areas
- Flower beds and aesthetic landscaping
- $1.2 million – Sidewalks & Parking Upgrades
- Entryway and sidewalk connectivity
- $1 million – Fence, Shade & Dugout Work
- Overall fence work, shade areas & dugout upgrades
- $1.5 million – Concessions & Building Upgrades
- Remodeling and upgrading buildings.
- Miscellaneous Expenses – $400,000
- Various Aesthetic Upgrades
- Design – Permits or Consulting Fees – $400,000
- Potential fees for design or consulting
In January 2025, the Escambia County Commission approved a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Revenue Note not exceeding $25,100,000 for capital improvements at the John R. Jones Park and Sports Arena. The annual debt service for the bank loan will be paid from Escambia County TDT with a structured level annual debt service of approximately $2.495 million over an approximate 15-year period which ends on October 1, 2039.
According to the plan, the upgraded park will attract hundreds of teams, players and fans for tournaments and be competitive with similar facilities in nearby communities such as Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, Daphne, and more.
To date, the project has only reached the internal review process with the DRC and has not yet been set for a public meeting.
Highs In The 90s Into The Weekend; Heavy Rain Next Week
June 12, 2026
Warm, sticky summer weather will dominate the North Escambia area for the next few days, bringing typical afternoon storm chances and highs climbing into the lower 90s. Relief from the intense heat arrives early next week, but it comes at a price: a deep plume of tropical moisture will settle over the region, sending rain chances skyrocketing to 80% and 90% by Monday and Tuesday, keeping daytime temperatures much cooler in the 80s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.