Ice Flyers Drop Wiener Dog Race Night Game To Evansville
January 18, 2026
The Pensacola Ice Flyers lost their second consecutive game to the reigning league champions Saturday night.
The Evansville Thunderbolts won 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 8,082 at the Hangar on Wiener Dog Race Night.
Evansville struck first with Derek Contessa scoring the lone goal of the first period. Tyrone Bronte tied things up early in the second period, hoping to shift the momentum in the Ice Flyers’ favor. However, Evansville’s Eelis Laaksonen reclaimed the lead later in the 2nd period.
Both teams struggled to find scoring opportunities in the third period, and Evansville left with a 2-1 victory over the Ice Flyers. Pensacola was coming off a 3-2 loss to Evansville on Friday night.
The Ice Flyers cap off the three-game weekend Saturday afternoon.
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Terry Lynn Cumbie
January 18, 2026
Terry Lynn Cumbie, 61, of Little River, Alabama, was born in Atmore, Alabama, and lived life with laughter, speed, and a generous heart.
Terry was truly the life of the party—always quick with a joke, a story, or a grin that could light up a room. A natural daredevil, he loved to go fast and live boldly, never shying away from adventure. He was an avid outdoorsman who found his greatest peace in the woods or on the water, hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. One of his greatest joys was sharing the fruits of his labor, whether it was a fresh catch, a successful hunt, or vegetables from his garden—always making sure everyone else had plenty.
Above all, Terry loved his family. He is survived by his son, Colton Cumbie; his stepdaughter, Christina White; his step-grandson, Aiden White; his sister, Wanda Stanfield; his brother, Ricky Cumbie; and a plethora of nieces and nephews who will forever cherish his laughter and love.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Sue Cumbie, his brother, Michael Cumbie, and his wife, Diane Cumbie.
Terry will be remembered for his big heart, his fearless spirit, and the laughter he brought into every room. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the stories shared, the land he loved, and the family he leaves behind.
Memorial services were held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Pastor C.P. Phillips officiating.
Mardi Gras At Ensley Sports On Sunday With Free Pin & Beads Festival
January 17, 2026
The spirit of Mardi Gras is coming to Ensley on Sunday as Ensley Sports partners with the Krewe of Blues to host the 15th Annual Pin & Beads Festival.
The celebration kicks off on Sunday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ensley Sports complex at 551 East Nine Mile Road.
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to donate diapers for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Santa Rosa Kid’s House.
“This incredible festival is rich in tradition and deeply rooted in the heart of the Pensacola Mardi Gras community,” Ensley Hurricanes Youth Football shared.
Festival-goers can expect a day filled with:
- Krewe Wars: Krewes will face off in games to compete for a year’s worth of bragging rights.
- Annual Competitions: Judges will crown the “Pin of the Year,” “Bead of the Year,” and “Best Krewe Tent.”
- Family Fun: The event features numberous local food vendors, a live DJ, and vibrant displays from various Mardi Gras krewes.
The festival is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity for residents to meet local krewes while supporting a vital community cause.
Update: Chance Of Wintry Mix Early Sunday Morning
January 17, 2026
There is a small chance of a wintry mix or snow flurries across the North Escambia area early Sunday morning.
Confidence in this wintry mix occurring continues to remain low. If it does occur, accumulation should remain light, according to the National Weather Service.
“Right now the most likely scenario is that a light, cold rain should begin to spread across much of the local area late this evening and into the overnight hours. As rainfall slowly pushes eastward, a transition to a wintry mix/snow is possible during a brief window generally between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sunday morning,” NWS Mobile forecasters said.
Any snow accumulations, if they occur look to remain less than one-half inch, mainly on elevated surfaces.
(As new forecast details become available during the day on Saturday, we will update this story.)
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Century Council Cancels Next Week’s Meeting With Nothing On The Agenda
January 17, 2026
The regular Century Town Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, has been canceled.
The meeting was canceled due to a lack of actionable items for the agenda. The next regular council meeting will be held Tuesday, February 3, at 6:15 p.m. at Century Town Hall.
The council generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:15 p.m., with three exceptions: the second meeting of August will be held on August 25, the first meeting of November will be November 10 due to election days; and a single meeting will be held in December on December 1.
Pictured: The January 6 meeting of the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Hoops: Northview Beats South Baldwin Christian, Friday Night Roundup
January 17, 2026
The Northview Chiefs beat the South Baldwin Christian Academy Knights from Gulf Shores 59-48 at home Friday night in Bratt.
Friday Night High School Scoreboard
BOYS
Northview 59, South Baldwin Christian 48
Milton 85, Tate 67
GIRLS
South Baldwin Christian 42, Northview 23
Milton 48, Tate 13
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Missing 1-Year-Old Found Safe, Mother Arrested And To Face Child Neglect Charge
January 17, 2026
A 1-year-old girl that had been missing since December 2, was located safe on Friday in Monroe County, Alabama, while her mother was arrested to await extradition to face charges including child neglect in Florida.
Anastasia Grace Mason was last seen at the Oyo Hotel in the 6900 block of Pensacola Boulevard with her father, 36-year-old Thomas Zachariah Mason, and mother, 30-year-old Jami Makala Owens.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the hotel after Owens was acting strangely in the lobby due to a possible drug overdose, and she was unable to tell deputies which room the child was in.
After a search, deputies were able to locate Anastasia in a room with a different adult male, not Mason, and a quantity of narcotics. The father had joint custody of Anastasia at the time and took her while Owens was transported to the hospital. The sheriff’s office completed a warrant affidavit for Owens, but by the time the warrant was issued she had been released from the hospital. Deputies were then unable to locate Anastasia, Owens or Mason.
After Owens was arrested on Friday in Uriah, Alabama, she was transported to the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton where she was booked on an outstanding Escambia County, Alabama, warrant for bail jumping first-degree. She faces extradition back to Escambia County, Florida, to face the child neglect charge and charge of petty theft.
Anastasia was released to the custody of the Department of Children and Families. Mason was not charged with any crime.
Escambia County Warns Of Fraudulent Planning And Zoning Invoices
January 17, 2026
Escambia County is warning of a planning and zoning invoice scam.
The Escambia County Development Services Department has received reports of fraudulent emails claiming to represent the Escambia County Planning Board, requesting immediate payment to approve rezoning request
applications.
“Do not respond to these fraudulent messages, pay the attached invoices, or click any links,” the county shared. “These emails are not legitimate and are not associated with Escambia County Development Services. ”
Planning and Zoning invoices will be sent from a county staff member with a myescambia.com email address and can be paid in person with cash or check or through the MyGovernmentOnline website using a secure link.
For more information about Planning and Zoning, contact Escambia County Development Services at (850) 595-3475.
Tate Baseball’s Nathan Connors Signs Pitching Scholarship With Coastal Alabama
January 17, 2026
On Friday afternoon, Tate High School senior baseball player Nathan Connors signed a baseball scholarship to pitch for Coach Matt Collins at Coastal Alabama Community College (North Campus) in Brewton.
Connors is a three-year varsity letterman at Tate and is regarded as one of the top pitchers in the area.
Connors plays summer travel baseball with Next Level Baseball (NLB), and was a member of the 2D Team Florida squad that won the 2D Southeastern Cup, a tournament featuring teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.
At 17 years old, he stands 6’1” and weighs 165 pounds.
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Ice Flyers Fall 3-2 To Evansville Thunderbolts (With Gallery)
January 17, 2026
The Pensacola Ice Flyers fell 3-2 to the Evansville Thunderbolts on Friday evening.
The Ice Flyers had control of the game early. Tyler Burnie started the scoring just past the 15-minute mark of the first period, and Zack Jones followed shortly after, extending the lead to 2-0 heading into the 1st intermission.
However, Evansville put the pressure on the Ice Flyers in the second period. Connor Tait tallied their first goal, followed by Joey Berkopec later in the 2nd to tie things up heading into the final frame.
Both teams fought in the 3rd period, with Evansville putting 11 shots on goal and Pensacola putting 8, but neither team scored, sending them to overtime. Overtime remained scoreless, so the teams went to a shootout.
Evansville’s Scott Kirton scored first in the shootout. The Ice Flyers missed their first three attempts, while Billy Girard IV stopped both of Evansville’s 2nd and 3rd attempts. Myles Abbette scored again for the Thunderbolts on their fourth attempt. Sam Rhodes cut the lead. Evansville’s final attempt saw Tyson Gilmour lose his footing, giving the crowd a sense of momentum shift. However, Zack Jones was thwarted on the Ice Flyers’ final shot.
Both teams will see each other again Saturday night in front of an expected sellout crowd..
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