Pensacola Symphony Musicians Perform At Century Library (Gallery)
July 6, 2026
Musicians from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performed live last week at the Century Branch Library.
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Escambia County Veterans Services Holds Outreach Event In Molino (Gallery)
July 3, 2026
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office held an outreach event in Molino on Thursday.
Veterans Services Office staff members were able to help veterans with reviewing VA benefits, filing a VA claim, and re-evaluating VA disability.
Other organizations offering assistance to veterans also took part in the outreach event at the Molino Community Center.
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Molino Mid-County Historical Society Presents Scholarships
June 30, 2026
The Molino Mid-County Historical Society recently presented four scholarships to graduating 2026 seniors.
The scholarships were presented to:
- Tucker Padgett — $1,000
- Brooke Holland — $1,000
- Aiden Crabtree — $500
- Kaylie Mitchell — $500
The scholarships were presented by Sarah Jenness, president of the Molino Mid-County Historical Society.
Pictured above: (L-R) Scholarship recipients Brooke Holland, Kaylie Mitchell, Aiden Crabtree, and Tucker Padgett with Sarah Jenness, president of Molino Mid-County Historical Society. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Students Receive Construction Career Days Scholarships
June 28, 2026
The Escambia County School Board recently honored students who received 2026 Northwest Florida Construction Career Days scholarships.
The high school juniors and seniors participated in the event last February alongside students from every high school in Escambia County.
Eleven students have been awarded $2,000 each, and 28 students will receive $500 each, totaling $36,000:
$2,000 Recipients
- Addison Giger — Northview
- Alexandra Bentley — Tate
- Caleb Levins — Northview
- Caleb Thomas — Tate
- Easten Odom — Northview
- Ethan Travis — Tate
- Ezekiel Farley — West Florida
- Gabrielle Osten — Escambia
- Jessie Joyner — Northview
- Jonas Houston — Northview
- Kaiden Hall — Northview
$500 Recipients
- Brielle Garcia — Northview
- Caleb Hurd — Tate
- Cooper Hall-Bridges — Pensacola
- Daniel Romero — Tate
- Decatur Evil-Hunter — West Florida
- Emma Bowman — Northview
- Emma Holder — Northview
- Estela Peralta — Northview
- Grayson Walker — Tate
- Ian Stinnett — Tate
- Isaac Gomez — Tate
- Jack Boutwell — Northview
- Jackson Schrock — Tate
- Jackson Simmons — Northview
- Jaeden Vuong — West Florida
- James Connors — Northview
- Jaxson Stella — Tate
- Kayden Samelson — Northview
- Keith ONeill — Tate
- Lily Driver — West Florida
- Lucas Jones — Tate
- Lucas Mota — West Florida
- Maurice Dixon — Northview
- Micah Deburkarte — Escambia
- Michael Brazwell — Northview
- Tripp Daughtry — Tate
- Tyson Tang — Washington
- Vincent Fox — West Florida
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Kids Enjoy Animal Tales At Century Library; Molino Program Is Saturday
June 26, 2026
Kids enjoyed “Animal Tales Presents Fossils Alive: Dinosaurs Among Us” on Thursday morning at the Century Library.
The program features several exotic animals with involvement through verbal participation, educational skits, and hands-on activities.
The Animal Tales program will be presented on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Molino Library.
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Beulah Middle School FFA Honored At State Convention
June 24, 2026
The Beulah Middle School FFA chapter was awarded atthe state FFA convention, bringing home multiple state championships, top-five finishes, and premier chapter recognition.
Leading the charge for Beulah Middle were Piper Flory and Cheyenne Armstrong, who were crowned State Champions in Agriscience.
The chapter’s leadership and teamwork were also on full display as the Parliamentary Procedure team finished as the State Runner-Up. In addition, the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team excelled on the state stage, finishing as a Top 12 team overall in Florida.
Individual accolades continued with Caleb Pitts, who earned a impressive fourth-place finish in the state in the Prepared Public Speaking competition.
Beulah Middle FFA was also honored collectively with the prestigious Premier Chapter Award and secured a fourth-place finish in Agricultural Advocacy. The chapter’s specialized teams showed deep strength across multiple disciplines, with the Floriculture, Vegetable Judging, and Aquaculture teams all earning recognition for finishing in the Top 5 in the state.
The event also marked significant milestones for older students connected to the program. Bella Trivison, a West Florida High School intern working with the chapter, was awarded her State FFA Degree.
The chapter celebrated Beulah Middle School alumnus Isabelle Jenkins as Jenkins concluded a year of service as the State FFA Secretary.
Over the next few days, NorthEscambia.com will bring stories and photos from other North Escambia area school that took part in the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo in Orlando.
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Beulah Academy Honored At State FFA Convention
June 22, 2026
The Beulah Academy FFA Chapter received several honors at the 98th Florida State FFA Convention & Expo last week in Orlando, bringing home multiple top finishes in state-level competitions.
The academy’s Floriculture Team earned a fourth-place finish in the state. Team member Aubree Jones accepted the honors on stage on behalf of the squad, which also includes Luci Graham, Trinity Mangan, Mallory Mahoney, and Madi Heckman.
In addition to the team success, Beulah Academy reached the top of the podium in the State Agriscience Fair competition. Kinsleigh Robinson and Colton Howell captured first place for their division.
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Over the next few days, NorthEscambia.com will publish stories and photos from other North Escambia area schools that took part in the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo in Orlando.
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Tate High FFA Chapter Earns Multiple State Awards At Annual Convention
June 21, 2026
Forty-one members of the Tate High School FFA chapter traveled to Orlando last week to showcase their agricultural expertise and leadership at the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo. The week concluded with numerous individual accolades, state championships, and premier chapter recognition for the Tate FFA.
Among the highest individual honors, six seniors received their State FFA Degrees: Raevyn Aldridge, AT Bridgers, Maegan Coleman, Taelyn Hubbard, Miller Richards, and Madison Wise. Additionally, Christian Hollingsworth and Ellen Rigby were awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest credential bestowed by the National FFA Organization.
Tate FFA was also recognized collectively on the state stage, earning designation as a Premier FFA Chapter and receiving Florida’s Finest recognition through the National Chapter Award Program.
In individual and team competitive events, several students secured top finishes across the state:
- Aquaculture: Henry Merritt, Aden Bailey, Luke Graham, and Daniel Aldridge were crowned State Champions. Henry Merritt also earned High Individual honors for the event.
- Environmental Science: Luke Graham, Parker White, Daniel Aldridge, and Henry Merritt placed second in the state.
- Farm and Agribusiness Management: William Mason, Lucas Jones, Hailey McVoy, and Isabella Towns secured a fifth-place finish.
- Agriculture Education: Madison Wise placed fifth individually in the state.
- Prepared Public Speaking: Maegan Coleman represented the chapter as a state participant.
In the Proficiency Award categories, which recognize outstanding student achievement in specialized agricultural career areas, Rieslin Colvin was named the State Winner in Veterinary Science. Katie Byrd was recognized as a Top 4 Finalist in Agricultural Services, and Ava Atiyeh was named a Top 4 Finalist in Equine Placement.
Beyond competitions, members actively supported the convention’s operations. Daniel Aldridge, Luke Graham, Noah Jacobs, and Henry Merritt served as volunteers in the Courtesy Corps, assisting with general sessions and competitive event halls.
Luke Graham, who serves as the Tate FFA Chapter President, was elected by his peers to serve as the District 1 Secretary for the 2026-2027 year.
Over the next few days, NorthEscambia.com will bring stories and photos from other North Escambia area school that took part in the 98th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo in Orlando.
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Northview 4-H Club Donates Food, Recipes To Escambia County Program
June 21, 2026
The Northview 4-H Club recently donated bags of food to the Escambia County expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
The donation also included recipes for using the food. EFNEP will distribute the food and recipes at sites countywide.
EFNEP is a free program for youth and families with limited resources. It is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and managed by the University of Florida IFAS Extension.
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Rev. Janet K. Lee Retires After 43 Years Of Ministry At Century UMC
June 17, 2026
A community worship service and retirement celebration was held for Rev. Janet K. Lee at Century United Methodist Church.
After 43 years, she is returning in her retirement to her home state of Kentucky.
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