Boil Water Notice Issued For For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
April 1, 2026
A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Stallion Road south of West Roberts Road after a a planned water outage Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
The notice includes:
- Monica Lane
- The portion of Stallion Road that is south of West Roberts Road
- Colt Lane
- Pierce Road.
Residents located in the specified PBWN area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use 8 drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water (let sit for 30 minutes), for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Bacteriological sampling has been initiated, and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours.
ECUA crews completed the repair work and have flushed out the lines. Residents within the PBWN area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at 850-476-0480 for assistance.
Teen Killed, Four Other Teens Injured In Overturned Pickup Crash In Escambia, Alabama
April 1, 2026
An 18-year-old riding in the bed of a 2006 Ford F-150 was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday in Escambia County, Alabama.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the pickup left the roadway and overturned on Travis Road near Neese Road, outside East Brewton, around 5:33 p.m.
Two teens, ages 16 and 17, were also riding in the truck bed when the vehicle flipped. Additionally, a 15-year-old passenger in the cab and the 16-year-old driver—neither of whom was wearing a seat belt—were injured.
The four injured teens were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
File photo.
Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face
April 1, 2026
A 30-year-old Escambia County man was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly punching an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the face.
Marcus Austin was charged with battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.
The incident happened on Sunday morning when deputies responded to a home on Clairmont Drive for a Baker Act.
According to an arrest report, Austin was on top of a bed “yelling and cursing at deputies, telling them he was “not afraid to catch a battery on law enforcement charge.”
As deputies tried to take him into custody, he reportedly punched a deputy in the face, breaking his prescription glasses valued at $365.
Austin was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
Tate Aggies Varsity And JV Both Shut Out Milton
April 1, 2026
Tate 5, Milton 0
The Tate Aggies shut out the Milton Panthers 5-0 on Tuesday night at Milton.
Aggie Bryton McLellan allowed no runs and just two hits while walking one and striking out five.
Connors went 2-4 for the Aggies. Dethlefs and White each added two hits.
Up next, the Aggies will host Gulf Breeze on Thursday and Robertsdale on Friday.
Tate 7, Milton 0 (JV)
In junior varsity action, the Tate Aggies shut out Milton 7-0 on Tuesday.
Caileb Javier started for the Aggies on the mound, giving up one hit and no runs in two innings, walking three and striking out four. Parker White went three innings in relief, giving up one hit and no runs, with two strikeouts and no walks.
Mason Williams went 2-3 and Camden Seifert went 1-1 with two RBIs.
Wrong Lane, Wrong State: Atmore Man Arrested For DUI In Pensacola
April 1, 2026
An Atmore man was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop in the area of Pensacola Boulevard and Kenmore Road in Escambia County.
According to an arrest report from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a gray Nissan Titan driven by Dangelo Cartez Tucker reversing while in the wrong lane of travel on Kenmore Road. During the stop, the deputy noted that Tucker appeared disoriented, claiming he was currently in Atmore rather than Pensacola.
The reporting officer observed that Tucker’s eyes were bloodshot and glazed, and a Michelob Ultra beer can was visible in the driver’s seat. Tucker allegedly refused to perform field sobriety tests and initially refused a breath sample. Although he later attempted to provide a sample, the report states he failed to cooperate after four opportunities.
Tucker was charged with DUI influence of alcohol or drugs and refusal to submit to DUI testing. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $1,000 bond
Mitchell Hits Two-Run Homer As Tate Falls To Pace
April 1, 2026
Pace 13, Tate 3
The Tate Aggies fell to the Pace Patriots 13-3 on Tuesday night in Pace. Mitchell led the Aggies at the plate with three RBIs, including a single in the first inning and a two-run home run in the top of the third to left field.
In the circle, Mitchell went two and one-third innings, surrendering nine runs and five hits, striking out four and walking five.
Up next, the Aggies will host West Florida on Friday night for the annual Strike Out Cancer benefit game.
Pace 4, Tate 2
In junior varsity play, the Tate Aggies fell to Pace 4-2.
Bailey Parden went two and one-third innings in the circle, allowing seven hits and four runs (three earned) while striking out three and recording no walks.
Aubrie Romero and Alaina Ritchey each had one hit for Tate.
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Flag Football: Northview Chiefs Beat Pine Forest 27-20
April 1, 2026
In girls flag football action, the Northview Chiefs beat the Pine Forest Eagles 27-20 on Tuesday in Bratt.
Up next, it’s Senior Night for the Chiefs on Monday. Senior Night activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. game against the Pensacola High Tigers.
In a March 3 matchup, Northview beat PHS 30-6.
FDOT Holding Hiring Event On Wednesday
March 31, 2026
On Wednesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Road to Your Future Transportation Industry Hiring Event from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton at 4530 Spikes Way.
This free event offers job seekers the chance to connect directly with FDOT and leading industry partners. Participants will have the opportunity to be considered for various positions, including some that may involve on-the-spot interviews and hiring.
“Road to Your Future is more than a hiring event. It’s an opportunity to connect hard-working individuals with careers that make a lasting impact on Florida’s communities and infrastructure,” said Tim Smith, P.E., FDOT District Three secretary. “With FDOT and industry leaders coming together, we’re creating clear pathways into the transportation workforce and empowering the next group of professionals to help shape our state’s future.”
Available positions include heavy equipment operators, CDL drivers, apprenticeships and internships, and FDOT roles such as highway maintenance technicians and equipment operators. Many opportunities offer on-the-job training and pathways for career advancement within the transportation construction industry.
Launched in 2024, Road to Your Future is a groundbreaking FDOT initiative designed to recruit talent for Florida’s growing transportation sector. These transportation industry hiring events are hosted throughout the state and have been strategically designed to strengthen Florida’s transportation workforce to ensure the continuous delivery of a safe and efficient transportation system. Thanks to the strong support from Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature to enhance Florida’s transportation infrastructure, FDOT remains committed to cultivating a robust workforce through these Road to Your Future hiring events and ongoing workforce development efforts to further drive advancement and economic growth within the communities it serves.
Escambia County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Three Firearms And 155 Rounds
March 31, 2026
A routine traffic stop for a missing license plate led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of multiple weapons and a significant amount of ammunition by state agents.
Officers with the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) initiated the stop in Escambia County last week, OALE said on Monday. During the investigation, a records check identified the driver as 56-year-old David Glenn Tripp, who was found to have two prior felony convictions originating out of North Carolina.
A subsequent search of the vehicle by Agricultural Inspection officers uncovered three firearms and 155 rounds of ammunition.
Tripp was taken into custody and transported to the Escambia County Jail. He faces four counts of felon in possession of a weapon or ammunition by an out-of-state felon.
UWF Expected To Announce Jump To Division 1 On Thursday
March 31, 2026
he University of West Florida has set a press conference for Thursday “to make a major athletics announcement,” and multiple reports indicate the Argos will announce a move to Division 1.
The Argos are expected, according to Yahoo Sports and, locally, Rick’s Blog, to join the upcoming United Athletic Conference (UAC) in football and the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) in all other sports.
Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, North Alabama, West Georgia, and Central Arkansas will officially join the UAC on July 01, 2026, alongside ACU, Tarleton State, and UT Arlington. The rebranding of the WAC to the UAC will also take place in the summer of 2026. The ASUN members are Austin Peay, Bellarmine, Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Lipscomb, North Alabama, North Florida, Queens, Stetson, and West Georgia.
UWF is currently a NCAA Division II school. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr., UWF Athletic Director Dave Scott, and more will be speaking at Thursday’s “major athletics announcement.” We will have details on NorthEscambia.com.
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