Electrical Problem Blamed For Fire That Destroyed Cantonment Guesthouse
August 14, 2026
An electrical problem is blamed for a fire that destroyed a guesthouse in the 2800 block of Stefani Road in Cantonment early Thursday morning, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
ECFR responded to the fire at approximately 3:41 a.m., arriving to find heavy flames showing from the 600-square-foot guesthouse located behind the main residence.
Crews worked quickly to attack the blaze and brought the fire under control before 4 a.m.
No residents or firefighters were injured in the incident, though officials confirmed the structure is considered a total loss.
The Ensley, Cantonment, Belleview and Brent stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the early morning blaze, along with Escambia County EMS.
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Escambia Firefighters Working To Help Keep School Zones Safe
August 14, 2026
Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters are continuing safety standbys in school zones across the county.
The trucks are there with emergency lights activated to remind drivers to slow down and keep children safe in school zones.
Pictured: Engine 18 from the Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue on Highway 97 in the Molino Park Elementary school zone on Thursday morning. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Federal Indictment: Escambia Woman Charged With Arming Convicted Felon
August 14, 2026
An Escambia County woman has been indicted on a federal charge of arming a convicted felon.
Razhane Harrison, 31, was indicted in federal court for the transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person. The indictment alleges that Harrison disposed of a Glock 9-millimeter pistol to convicted felon Marcellous Likely-McWilliams III, who pleaded guilty earlier this month to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Harrison appeared in federal court for her arraignment before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon in Pensacola, Florida. A jury trial is scheduled for September 8.
The case is being jointly investigated by the ATF and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Triple-Digit Heat Index Values And Scattered Afternoon Storms
August 14, 2026
A heat advisory is in effect for Friday. The National Weather Service said heat indices in the 108-110 degree range will be dangerous for anyone outdoors for extended periods.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tate Lady Aggies Defeat Pace Patriots To Finish Preseason Unbeaten
August 14, 2026
Building on their momentum from Tuesday night’s straight-set win over Washington, the Tate High School Lady Aggies wrapped up preseason volleyball play Thursday night at Pensacola Catholic High School with a 3-1 victory over the Pace Patriots.
After dropping a competitive opening set 25-18 to Pace, the Lady Aggies roared back with a dominant performance in the second frame, storming past the Patriots 25-12 to even the match.
Tate carried that momentum into a tightly contested third set to edge Pace 25-21 before taking control of the fourth set 25-20 to close out the exhibition victory.
Up next, the Lady Aggies open regular season match play on the road Tuesday, August 18 at Escambia High School, followed by a road trip to Navarre on August 20. Tate will host Fort Walton on Tuesday, August 25 for “Rule The Vikings” — fans are encourage to dress as royalty or wear gold.
Ready For Football? It’s Kickoff Classic Week
August 14, 2026
School is back in session, and the big high school football games are nearly here.
This week, high school teams from across Escambia County will meet under the stadium lights for kickoff classics.
West Florida and Pace started things off Thursday night, while other area teams will face off on Friday night.
The regular season begins August 20 for Northview as the Chiefs face Rocky Bayou and Pensacola Catholic hosts Milton, and August 21 for other Escambia County teams, including Tate as the Aggies play host to Marianna.
August 13
- Pace 20, West Florida 0
August 14
- Navarre at Escambia, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7 p.m.
- Walton at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- Pensacola at Milton, 7 p.m.
- Booker T. Washington at Crestview, 7 p.m.
- Pensacola Catholic vs. Baker/Chipley at Chipley, 7 p.m.
- Marianna at Northview, 7 p.m.
- Central at Jay, 7:30 p.m.
Wahoos Hold On For Dear Life, Win Wild Extra-Inning Thriller 11-10 Over Biloxi
August 14, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos endured a pair of back-to-back homers in both the ninth and tenth innings to beat the Biloxi Shuckers 11-10 on Thursday night in one of the most remarkable games of the season.
In a game that saw the Shuckers run out of available pitchers and resort to a position player in extras, the Blue Wahoos had just enough offense to withstand two late Biloxi home run outbursts and win their third game in a row.
Shuckers starting pitcher Braylon Owens departed just three batters into the game due to an apparent injury, and the already-taxed Biloxi bullpen performed capably to get the game through nine innings. Against position player Jheremy Vargas (L, 0-1), pitching for the second game in a row in the tenth inning, the Blue Wahoos pushed across four runs in what proved to be the difference in the game.
One start after working 6.0 no-hit innings on his way to earning Southern League Pitcher of the Week honors, Blue Wahoos starter Eliazar Dishmey didn’t have his sharpest stuff. He allowed a run in the first inning for the first time in a dozen Double-A starts, and allowed three total runs on eight singles over 4.2 innings. The righty struck out seven without walking a batter, and left in a 3-3 tie thanks to RBI doubles from Dylan Jasso and Cristian Hernández.
A two-run double from Juan Matheus gave the Blue Wahoos a 5-3 lead in the top of the seventh, and Colby Martin (W, 5-4) escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half of the inning to preserve a 5-4 lead. Jasso homered and Hernández added an RBI single in the top of the ninth, giving the Blue Wahoos a 7-4 cushion heading to the bottom of the inning.
One out away from securing a seven-out save, Martin surrendered a two-run homer to Andrew Fischer that got the Shuckers within a run. After a mound visit from manager Nelson Prada, Martin was left in to face Damon Keith. On a 1-2 pitch, Keith launched a solo homer that sent the game to extras tied 7-7.
Any momentum gained by Biloxi’s ninth-inning rally was snuffed out when Vargas took the mound for the top of the tenth, a clear indication that the Shuckers pitching staff had reached its limit. Jasso brought home the first run on a sacrifice fly, and Hernández slashed a two-out, two-run double down the left field line for crucial insurance. Brandon Compton’s bloop RBI single to shallow center put Pensacola ahead 11-7, but once again the Shuckers had an answer.
Facing reliever Josh Hejka in the bottom of the 10th, Mark Coley II and Daniel Guilarte hit back-to-back homers to bring Biloxi back within a run. Dylan O’Rae dropped down a bunt single before the Blue Wahoos turned to Nigel Belgrave (S, 7) as a last resort with the tying run aboard. He got Vargas to fly out to deep right before coaxing a game-ending double play off the bat of Matthew Wood for an 11-10 final.
The Blue Wahoos stole six bases in the game, with all six coming in the ninth and tenth innings. Catcher Ryan Ignoffo threw out three Biloxi base stealers, tying a season high.
With the win, the Blue Wahoos remain 3.0 games ahead of the Montgomery Biscuits with 27 games to play in the race for the second half South Division title.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Shuckers on Friday
written by Erik Bremer
One Dead In Double Shooting At Century Park
August 13, 2026
One person was killed and another injured in a double shooting Thursday evening at a Century park.
About 6:30 p.m., the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a shots-fired call at Showalter Park, off Hecker Road. They arrived to find an adult male with gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim later arrived at Jay Hospital, suffering from a through-and-through gunshot wound to the leg that was not believed to be life-threatening, according to Sgt. Melony Peterson.
The suspect or suspects fled the scene and have not yet been identified, according to the ECSO.
The investigation is continuing, and further details have not yet been released.
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Northview’s ‘Meet The Chiefs’ Is Tonight
August 13, 2026
Northview High School’s annual “Meet the Chiefs” will be held at 6:00 this evening at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Fans will be introduced to the Northview Chiefs football team, cheerleaders and Tribal Beat band. The football teams and cheerleaders from other area youth teams are also scheduled to be introduced.
Friday night, the Northview Chiefs will host a Kickoff Classic with Marianna beginning at 7 p.m.
Pictured: Last season’s Meet the Chiefs was moved indoors due to weather. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
$8.7 Million Grant To Expand Healthcare Access In Century, Reopen Second Clinic Location
August 13, 2026
Community Health Northwest Florida has been awarded an $8.7 million five-year grant that will be used to improve healthcare in Century, with $3.99 million allocated for the first year.
Community Health with expand service at its existing Industrial Boulevard location in Century for adult primary care and pediatric care. Community Health will also reopen a second location on Church Street in Century (the former Century Pediatrics location) for services including women’s health, behavioral health and psychiatry, and treatment for opioid use disorder.
“This is truly a transformational opportunity for every rural patient in Northwest Florida,” said Chandra Smiley, CEO of Community Health Northwest Florida and chair of the Northwest Florida Health Council Board of Directors. “We will be able to provide care closer to where our patients live, and also help keep them out of emergency rooms. It will improve lives, save lives, and save money in the process.”
The Rural Health Transformation Program grant was awarded by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to bring transformative care to the most rural parts of Northwest Florida.
The Community Health Northwest Florida location on Industrial Boulevard in Century opened in August 2019. Century Pediatrics moved from Church Street into the Industrial Boulevard location in July 2025.
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