Deborah L. Crenshaw
September 27, 2026
Deborah L. Crenshaw
December 26, 1950 – September 24, 2026
Deborah L. Crenshaw, 75 years old passed away in Pensacola, FL on September 24, 2026. She lived in Atmore, AL.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Fire Marshal Now Investigating Cause Of Fire At Chili’s Restaurant On Nine Mile
September 26, 2026
The state fire marshal’s is now investigating a Thursday fire at the Chili’s one West Nine Mile Road.
At least nine Escambia County Fire Rescue fire trucks and ladder trucks responded to the fire just after 9 a.m. at the restaurant at 529 West Nine Mile Road, arriving to find smoke coming from the building. Firefighters determined that there was an active fire between the ceiling and the roof.
ECFR also assisted two contract workers with getting down from the roof safely after they were unable to access their ladder due to the fire.
There were no injuries reported.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The restaurant remains closed following the fire, and there’s no word on when it might reopen. NorthEscambia reached out to the company for more information on Friday, but we did not receive a response.
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Low In The Lower 60s Saturday Night
September 26, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Kindness And Compassion: Byrneville Elementary, Ransom Middle Celebrate Dolly Day
September 26, 2026
Byrneville Elementary School and Ransom Middle School celebrated Dolly Day on Friday.
Dolly Day is an annual celebration held on September 25 (9/25, “nine to five”) to honor the life, music, and legacy of kindness and compassion of the late legendary musical icon Dolly Parton.
Teachers and staff at both schools wore pink shirts for the day. At Byrneville, the shirts displayed a quote and a message from Dolly: “You are enough. And anyone that tells you otherwise isn’t worth your time.”
Pictured top and bottom: The 300 hallway at Ransom Middle School celebrated Dolly Day. Pictured first and second below: Dolly Day at Byrneville Elementary School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Today: Dolly-Inspired Book Giveaway For Children During Library Book Sale
September 26, 2026
Today, September 26, the Friends of the West Florida Public Library will honor music icon Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to childhood literacy by giving away a free used book to every child attending the Fall Big Book Sale.
Inspired by Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children to build personal home libraries, the special giveaway runs today only from 9 a.m. until 5 at the Downtown Library, located at 239 N. Spring St. in Pensacola. Admission to the sale today is free.
Every child—from infants up to age 18—who visits the sale with an adult relative or guardian can pick out one free book to take home. Children must be present to participate.
“They may select from the children’s picture books, board books, early readers, children’s fiction and children’s non-fiction books. Older children and teens may select a YA book,” said Kathy McCartan, President of the Friends of the West Florida Public Library. McCartan noted that graphic novels are excluded from the giveaway.
“We are happy to honor her by helping children add to their personal libraries,” McCartan said. “Giving a child a book to keep is giving them an investment toward their life-long love of books.”
In addition to the children’s giveaway, the annual sale features a large collection of hardback and softback books covering fiction, mysteries, biographies, cooking, young adult, and foreign language titles, along with CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and audiobooks. Both cash and credit cards are accepted.
The event wraps up Sunday, September 27, with the popular Bag Sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.., where admission is free and shoppers can fill a bag for $7.
High School Football Scoreboard
September 26, 2026
Here are high school football scores from across the North Escambia area.
FLORIDA
Friday
- Niceville 34, Tate 33
- Holmes County 47, Northview 21
- Jay 43, Bozeman 0
- Washington 16, Escambia 13
- South Walton 28, Pine Forest 20
- Bay 28, Pensacola High 24
- Samson 16, Central 6
- Pace 41, Crestview 27
- Fort Walton Beach 35, Gulf Breeze 21
- Choctawhatchee 43, Milton 15
Thursday
- Pensacola Catholic 45, Destin 8
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 38, Southern Choctaw 0
- W.S. Neal 52, Rain 28
- T.R. Miller 35, Hillcrest (Evergreen) 6
- Escambia Academy 55, Heritage Christian 0
- Escambia County (Atmore) — OPEN
Escambia Schools Celebrate National Food Service Employee Day
September 26, 2026
Friday was National Food Service Employee Day, and Escambia County School District School Food Services recognized the food service professionals that make a difference in schools across the county every single school day. At Pine Meadow Elementary School, Friday’s lunch was a Dutch waffle, crispy chicken tenders, strawberries, and cucumbers. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here’s Where To Watch This Weekend’s College Football
September 26, 2026
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Saturday, Sept. 25
FBS (or FBS vs. FCS)
No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee | 11 a.m. | ABC
Illinois at No. 7 Ohio State | 11 a.m. | FOX
Sam Houston at No. 11 Texas Tech | 11 a.m. | TNT
Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville | 11 a.m. | ESPN
Colorado at Baylor | 11 a.m. | ESPN2
Bucknell at Pitt | 11 a.m. | ACCNX
Virginia Tech at Boston College | 11 a.m. | ACC Network
San Diego State at Toledo | 11 a.m. | CBSSN
Colorado State at UTSA | 11 a.m. | ESPNU
UNLV at Akron | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
Ball State at Kent State | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
South Alabama at Kentucky | 11:45 a.m. | SEC Network
Lindenwood at Eastern Michigan | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
UCLA at Maryland | 12:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 3 Notre Dame at Purdue | 1 p.m. | Peacock
Northern Illinois at Georgia State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Central Arkansas at Florida State | 2 p.m. | ACC Network
Hawai’i at Wyoming | 2 p.m. | CW
Oklahoma at No. 2 Georgia | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 4 Ole Miss at No. 21 Florida | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 15 Utah at Iowa State | 2:30 p.m. | FOX
No. 17 Iowa at No. 18 Michigan | 2:30 p.m. | CBS
TCU at UCF | 2:30 p.m. | FS1
William & Mary at Duke | 2:30 p.m. | ACCNX
Boise State at Western Michigan | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2
UConn at Miami (Ohio) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
New Mexico at New Mexico State | 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Robert Morris at Buffalo | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Stonehill at Ohio | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Gardner-Webb at Marshall | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 25 Houston at Georgia Southern | 3 p.m. | ESPNU
North Carolina Central at East Carolina | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Vanderbilt at Auburn | 3:15 p.m. | SEC Network
Wisconsin at No. 13 Penn State | 4 p.m. | Peacock
Nebraska at Michigan State | 4 p.m. | Big Ten Network
South Florida at Bowling Green | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Delaware at Virginia | 5 p.m. | ACC Network
UIW at Texas State | 5 p.m. | USA Network
Long Island University at Florida International | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
James Madison at Old Dominion | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Central Michigan at No. 6 Miami (Fla.) | 5:30 p.m. | CW
Louisiana at Charlotte | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+
South Carolina at No. 8 Alabama | 6 p.m. | ESPN
Kansas State at Cincinnati | 6 p.m. | ESPN2
Oklahoma State at West Virginia | 6 p.m. | FS1
Southern Miss at Tulane | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Kennesaw State at Arkansas State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Mercyhurst at Western Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 23 Texas A&M at No. 10 LSU | 6:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 20 Oregon at No. 12 USC | 6:30 p.m. | NBC
Arizona at Washington State | 6:30 p.m. | CBS
Troy at Utah State | 6:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Houston Christian at North Texas | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Appalachian State at NC State | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU
No. 19 Missouri at No. 24 Mississippi State | 6:45 p.m. | SEC Network
Tulsa at Arkansas | 7 p.m. | SECN+
Florida Atlantic at UL Monroe | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Missouri State at No. 22 SMU | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
Oregon State at UTEP | 8 p.m. | MW+
UMass at Sacramento State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Rice at Fresno State | 9 p.m. | CW
Georgia Tech at Sanford | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
Air Force at Nevada | 9:30 p.m. | FS1
Minnesota at Washington | 10 p.m. | FOX
FCS
Presbyterian at Marist | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
Columbia at Georgetown | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN+
Holy Cross at Lafayette | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN+
Monmouth at Dartmouth | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Stony Brook at Fordham | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Yale at Cornell | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
North Dakota at Indiana State | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Lehigh at Penn | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Drake at Davidson | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
New Haven at Merrimack | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Tennessee Tech at Wofford | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
South Dakota at Youngstown State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Furman at Richmond | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
UT Martin at Austin Peay | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Butler at Valparaiso | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Chattanooga at The Citadel | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Colgate at Villanova | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
UAlbany at Princeton | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Western Carolina at East Tennessee State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
VMI at Samford | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Western Illinois at North Alabama | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Lamar at Nicholls | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Illinois State at UNI | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Fort Valley State at West Georgia | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Northeastern State at Stephen F. Austin | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Illinois at Murray State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Cal Poly at Eastern Washington | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Eastern Illinois at South Dakota State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
SE Louisiana at Northwestern State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling (Cotton Bowl in Dallas) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern at Jackson State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
East Texas A&M at McNeese | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
West Florida at Southeast Missouri State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Mercer at Abilene Christian | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Idaho State at Southern Utah | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Utah Tech at Northern Colorado | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Portland State at Weber State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Montana at UC Davis | 9 p.m. | ESPN+
Northern Arizona at Montana State | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2
DII
Kentucky State at Albany State | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Edward Waters at Morehouse | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Nazarene at Southeastern Oklahoma State | 2 p.m. | YouTube
Harding at Ouachita Baptist | 7 p.m. | YouTube
DIII
Wisconsin-Whitewater at Keystone | 11 a.m. | YouTube
Methodist at Apprentice School | 12 p.m. | YouTube
Lycoming at Rowan | 12 p.m. | YouTube
Albion at Hope | 12 p.m. | YouTube
Olivet at Calvin | 3 p.m. | YouTube
Trine at Kalamazoo | 5 p.m. | YouTube
Escambia Animal Shelter Offering Free Cat And Dog Adoptions
September 26, 2026
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering free adoptions for dogs and cats aged one year or older through Wednesday, September 30.
Escambia County Animal Welfare encourages community members to visit the shelter and consider providing a forever home to pets in need.
For pets younger than one year, adoption fees are reduced to $50 for puppies and $25 for kittens. A $15 licensing fee applies to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. All animals available through participating shelters are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Empty the Shelters is the nation’s largest funded adoption event, helping more than 431,000 pets find homes across the United States and Canada since starting in 2016. Sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation, the program partners with hundreds of animal welfare organizations to reduce adoption fees and increase accessibility for families looking to adopt.
A full listing of adoptable animals is available online at 24petconnect.com.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 West Fairfield Drive in Pensacola. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cantonment Man Facing Trafficking, Gun Charges After Drug Raid, May Shooting; Woman Also Arrested
September 25, 2026
A Cantonment man is facing multiple felony charges after a narcotics search warrant was executed at his home recently, and he has also been charged in connection with what was originally deemed an accidental shooting in May.
Antonio Krishawn Thompson, 22, remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond. Another resident, 54-year-old Tania Cassandra Eddins, was released on a $2,500 bond.
Narcotics Search Warrant
Members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at Thompson’s residence on Pleasant Valley Drive as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, according to arrest reports.
Deputies reported knocking and announcing their presence with no response before forcing entry and securing the home. Thompson was located on a couch in the living room area alongside an adult female, who began suffering convulsions and was transported by EMS to Baptist Hospital. Investigators reported detaining Eddins near the front door.
During a search of the living room area where Thompson stayed, investigators reported seizing:
- A black Ruger .357 revolver with ammunition on the floor beside the couch, along with a box of .357 ammunition on the coffee table
- A Ranger .22-caliber rifle and a Remington Model 700 rifle found on the floor beside an ottoman
- A pink safe containing 149 grams of fentanyl in a plastic baggie, 3 grams of loose fentanyl, 47 grams of methamphetamine, a black digital scale, and packaging baggies
- 18 grams of methamphetamine on a glass tray with a smoking pipe on the coffee table, a jar containing 13 grams of methamphetamine on the floor beside the couch, and 12 grams of methamphetamine on a shelf
- A box of sandwich bags on top of the couch and multiple cell phones
- $1,330 in cash found in Thompson’s front pocket
In total, investigators reported seizing approximately 150.5 grams of fentanyl, 123.5 grams of methamphetamine, and $2,084 in cash from the residence.
According to the report, deputies also searched Eddins’ purse, recovering a digital scale, a black zipper pouch containing liquid methamphetamine, and plastic baggies containing 10 grams of methamphetamine. Deputies stated Eddins claimed the methamphetamine belonged to her for personal use.
During an interview, Thompson claimed he did not own the pink safe or know the combination. He told deputies the rifles were in the living room because they had been moved from the kitchen and should have been locked in a large safe.
Thompson was charged with trafficking in fentanyl (4 grams or more), trafficking in methamphetamine (14 grams or more), and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted Florida felon. Eddins was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. No charges had been filed as of yet against the woman who suffered the seizure and was transported to the hospital.
May Accidental Shooting
The drug raid came just over three months after deputies responded to the same Pleasant Valley Drive address for a shooting in the early morning hours of May 22. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office first said the shooting appeared accidental in the hours that followed.
According to an arrest report, deputies arrived around 3:38 a.m., walked up the driveway into an open garage, and found Thompson hopping on one leg and a female victim lying on her back on the ground, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Deputies applied tourniquets to Thompson’s left upper leg and the victim’s left knee before both were transported by EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital.
Behind a rocking chair, deputies spotted a Taurus .40-caliber pistol with the slide open and a spent shell casing nearby. While rendering aid, deputies reported seizing a baggie containing 3.4 grams of methamphetamine from Thompson’s pocket.
According to the arrest report, the victim told an investigator that she walked into the garage and saw Thompson sitting in the rocking chair cleaning a firearm and putting it back together when she heard a “pop” and saw blood.
Deputies reported that Thompson stated a friend had given him the handgun to clean. Thompson told investigators he noticed a round in the chamber, removed the magazine, and pulled the slide back to clear it. Thompson claimed that when he let go of the slide, the gun “misfired,” discharging a single bullet that struck both him and the victim. Thompson, who noted he had been released from prison the previous October, admitted there would be methamphetamine in his system, the report stated.
Deputies confirmed Thompson had a prior felony conviction from March 2024. Following that incident, he was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (methamphetamine), and culpable negligence inflicting harm.
The woman that was shot during this incident was identified as the same woman who reportedly suffered convulsions when the search warrant.