Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Parts Of Cantonment, Quintette, Cottage Hill
July 1, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions portions of Cantonment, Quintette, and Cottage Hill
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
Escambia Schools Earn ‘A’ Grade; Here’s How Your Child’s School Scored
July 1, 2026
For the first time in recent memory, the Escambia County Public Schools system has earned an “A”, according to school grades released on Wednesday morning by the Florida Department of Education.
Overall, 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. Overall, 19 ECPS schools earned an “A”, 16 schools earned a “B”, 17 schools earned “C”. No Escambia County School earned a grade of D or F. This marked a third year of increases in the number of A and B schools in the district.
“We are proud of our schools and their dedicated efforts,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “These excellent school grades reflect the commitment of our students, teachers, administrators, and support staff. In addition to the progress we have made, we remain focused on continuous improvement. Thank you to our students, staff, parents, community members, and our actively engaged school board. Achieving our goals requires the collective effort and collaboration of all stakeholders.”
Blue Angels Elementary, Lipscomb Elementary, Montclair Elementary, Beulah Middle, Ernest Ward Middle and Tate High each raised their grade from Bs last year to As this year. Scenic Heights Elementary increased from a C to an A. Montclair Elementary has increased its grade from an F to an A in three years. Lincoln Park Elementary, Longleaf Elementary, Ferry Pass Middle, and Workman Middle all raised their grades from Cs to Bs, while Navy Point Elementary had the greatest increase in points, with their school grade increasing from a D to a B.
Mathematics scores increased at rates surpassing the recently announced state increases, with the Middle school Algebra pass rate now leading the state average increases by 6% and 9th grade algebra pass rate matching the state average for the first time.
Escambia County Public Schools’ middle school acceleration rate was again among the highest in the state, increasing from 87% to 89%. The middle school acceleration rate measures proficiency on high school level courses taken by middle school students, such as Algebra and Biology, as well as high school level industry certifications earned by middle school students. For the first time, the middle school Algebra EOC pass rate exceeds the state average.
Here are the individual school grades:
Elementary Schools
- A. K. Suter Elementary School — A
- Bellview Elementary School — A
- Beulah Elementary School — B
- Blue Angels Elementary School — A
- Bratt Elementary School — B
- Brentwood Elementary School — C
- Byrneville Elementary School — C
- C. A. Weis Elementary School — C
- Cordova Park Elementary School — B
- Ensley Elementary School — C
- Ferry Pass Elementary School — B
- Global Learning Academy — C
- Hellen Caro Elementary School — B
- Jim Allen Elementary School — B
- Kingsfield Elementary School — B
- L. D. McArthur Elementary School — B
- Lincoln Park Elementary School — B
- Longleaf Elementary School — B
- Molino Park Elementary — A
- Montclair Elementary School — A
- Myrtle Grove Elementary School — C
- N. B. Cook Elementary School — A
- Navy Point Elementary School — B
- O. J. Semmes Elementary School — C
- Oakcrest Elementary School — C
- Pensacola Beach Elementary School — A
- Pine Meadow Elementary School — A
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School — A
- R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School — A
- Reinhardt Holm Elementary School — B
- Scenic Heights Elementary School — A
- Sherwood Elementary School — C
- Warrington Elementary School — C
- West Pensacola Elementary School — C
Middle Schools
- Bellview Middle School — C
- Beulah Middle School — A
- Brown Barge Middle School — A
- Ernest Ward Middle School — A
- Ferry Pass Middle School — B
- J. H. Workman Middle School — B
- Jim C. Bailey Middle School — B
- Ransom Middle School — A
High Schools
- Escambia High School — C
- J. M. Tate Senior High School — A
- Northview High School — C
- Pensacola High School — C
- Pine Forest High School — C
- Washington Senior High School — C
- West Florida High School/Technical — A
Other
- Beulah Academy Of Science — A
- Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise — B
- Pensacola State College Charter Academy — A
- Warrington Preparatory Academy — C
Storm Packs a Punch in North Escambia: Trees Snapped, Lines Downed, and Hundreds Left in the Dark
July 1, 2026
A strong evening thunderstorm Tuesday evening in North Escambia left hundreds without power and caused minor damage.
High winds left about one-third of Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s members in Escambia County without power after numerous poles and power lines were knocked down.
At one point in the evening, EREC reported about 1,600 members without power, with about 500 of them along South Highway 99 in Walnut Hill, Bay Springs, and Barrineau Park. Shortly after 6 p.m., at least seven poles were downed or snapped, bringing power lines down alongside or across South Highway 99 about half a mile south of Highway 97.
EREC crews worked for hours, restoring power on that feeder line by about midnight.
Several small trees in the area were also snapped at residences on South Highway 99.
Additional power poles and lines were downed on Highway 97 and Highway 97A.
Officials said it appeared the damage was caused by straight-line winds. There were no injuries reported.
Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
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Heavy Thunderstorm Flips Aircraft, Damages Metal Building In Walnut Hill
July 1, 2026
A heavy thunderstorm that moved through Walnut Hill on Tuesday evening flipped an aircraft and damaged a large metal building.
The glider was apparently anchored at a grass airstrip operated by Solace Aerial on Railroad Road, near the Genesis Rail Systems transfer station. The glider was blown approximately 200 yards, coming to rest upside down in a field.
A nearby metal building was also damaged, with large doors blown down. It also appeared that building contents may have been shifted.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded and did not find anyone around the facilities.
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Escambia County Veterans Services Outreach In Molino On Thursday
July 1, 2026
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office will hold an outreach event in Molino on Thursday, July 2.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Molino Community Center, located at 6450 Highway 95A.
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. Additional vendors include:
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Council on Aging of West Florida
- Legal Services of North Florida
- Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Pensacola Vet Center
- United Way of West Florida
Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. No appointment is required.
Pickup Hydroplanes During Heavy Thunderstorm, Crashes Into Flooded Ditch
July 1, 2026
A driver crashed into a flooded drainage ditch during a heavy thunderstorm in Walnut Hill Tuesday evening.
The man said he was traveling north on South Highway 99 near Morgan Road when he hydroplaned in deep water crossing the roadway during the storm. He lost control, with his GMC Sierra, and trailer landing in the deep ditch.
The man was not injured. The Florida Highway Patrol investigated.
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Hot, Humid Summer Days Ahead
July 1, 2026
Scorching summer heat will dominate the next few days, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values pushing a stifling 105 degrees. While mostly sunny skies are on tap through Friday, standard afternoon storm chances return just in time for Independence Day. A much more active weather pattern sets up by the conclusion of the holiday weekend, bringing a high probability of rain and thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
NWE 13U Chiefs Bagging Groceries Today, Friday To Raise Funds
July 1, 2026
The NWE 13U Chiefs will be bagging groceries for donations at the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 in Davisville to raise funds for the upcoming regional baseball tournament in Monroe, Louisiana. They will be bagging on Wednesday, July 1, and Friday, July 3, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Oak Grove Garage Workshop Destroyed By Tuesday Afternoon Fire
July 1, 2026
Fire destroyed a large metal building and garage workshop at a home in Oak Grove Tuesday afternoon.
Explosions were reported from fuel tanks inside the structure just after 3 p.m., and arriving firefighters found the building heavily involved in fire on North Highway 99 near Mayhaw Road.
There was no immediate word on the exact cause of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Responding agencies included the Walnut Hill, Molino and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department, and Escambia County EMS.
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Blue Wahoos Blast Rocket City For Fourth Straight Win
July 1, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued to punish Southern League pitching on Tuesday night, opening up their six-game road series with a 9-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
After scoring 12 runs in each of their past three games last weekend in Chattanooga, the Blue Wahoos didn’t quite live up to that pace. They did, however, add four more home runs and made a couple of stellar defensive plays to win their fourth game in a row.
Rocket City struck first in the bottom of the second, as Juan Flores lined an RBI double off the warning track in center field for a 1-0 Trash Pandas lead. The Blue Wahoos would counter in a big way in the top of the third, racking up four runs on six hits against Trash Pandas starter Eybersson Polanco (L, 3-4) to take the lead for good.
Payton Green led off with a double, and scored on a long two-run homer from Dylan Jasso. Cam Cannarella followed with a solo homer of his own, his sixth in the past week and a half, to give the Blue Wahoos a 3-1 lead. Consecutive singles from Juan Matheus, Fenwick Trimble and Brandon Compton added another for a 4-1 advantage.
Flores greeted Blue Wahoos reliever Holt Jones (W, 2-0) with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth, but that would be the extent of the damage against the Pensacola bullpen. Cannarella made a leaping catch at the right field wall to rob Mac McCroskey and end the fourth, and catcher Ryan Ignoffo picked off Nick Rodriguez straying too far from third base to end the fifth. The Trash Pandas collectively went 0-for-12 with men in scoring position on the night, leaving nine men on base.
Green added a solo homer in the sixth inning, and Compton capped a three-hit night in his Double-A debut with a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the eighth. With two walks and a hit batsman to load the bases, Juan Matheus contributed a finishing kick later in the inning with a two-run single for a 9-2 lead.
Jones, Kade Bragg and Livan Reinoso all protected the lead with effective relief for the Blue Wahoos before Huntsville native Christian MacLeod ended the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Trash Pandas on Wednesday night.
written by Erik Bremer