Hundreds Attend Annual Molino Christmas Parade (With Gallery)
December 14, 2025
Hundreds of people lined Crabtree Church Road for the annual Molino Christmas Parade on a beautiful Saturday morning, after the parade was rescheduled last week due to rain.
All proceeds from the parade, which was coordinated by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Molino campus, will benefit families in need in the North Escambia area.
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The parade was followed by a family fun event at the Don Sutton Ballpark, featuring activities, inflatables, food trucks and pictures with Santa.
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Quintette Community Center Holds Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon
December 14, 2025
The Quintette Community Center and Park held its annual Christmas Luncheon for senor citizens on Saturday. The seniors enjoyed lunch and sang Christmas carols. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Santa Claus Visits Bellview Library; More Library Stops Upcoming
December 13, 2025
Santa Claus visited the Bellview Library twice his week.
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There are four more chanced to see Santa at the library, including another visit to Molino.
- Dec. 16, 3:00 p.m. — Tryon
- Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m. — Southwest
- Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. — Molino
- Dec. 20, 10:30 p.m. — Pensacola
For photos from Santa’s recent visit to the Century Library, click here.
For photos from Santa’s recent visit to the Molino Library Story Time, click here.
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Northview NJROTC Presented Pensacola Navy Days 4K Run Trophy
December 12, 2025
Pensacola Navy Days, an annual multi-day event celebrating the deep connection between the local community and the U.S. Navy, is once again fostering support for service members and veterans. The 2025 festivities, held earlier this year, was a major highlight for a local school team.
On Thursday, Northview High School’s NJROTC athletic team was presented with the prestigious Traveling Trophy for their first-place finish in the 2025 Inaugural Navy Days 4K run.
The Navy Days 4K, one of the signature community events aimed at highlighting Pensacola as a premier military-friendly city, saw robust participation. The new Traveling Trophy will be awarded annually to the top high school team participating in the 4K, with a plaque updated each year to honor the most recent winner. Northview’s unit is the first name to be etched into the award’s history, setting a high bar for future competitors.
In addition to the athletic team’s dominant performance, the Northview High School’s NJROTC and the Tribal Beat Band participated in the Navy Day Parade.
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Photos: Santa Visits Molino Library Story Time
December 12, 2025
Santa Claus visited the Molino Library this week for Story Time.
He read stories, sang songs, and introduced all of his reindeer.
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There are five more chanced to see Santa at the library, including another visit to Molino.
- Dec. 11, 4:30 p.m. — Westside
- Dec. 16, 3:00 p.m. — Tryon
- Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m. — Southwest
- Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. — Molino
- Dec. 20, 10:30 p.m. — Pensacola
For photos from Santa’s recent visit to the Century Library, click here.
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Northview High Names History Fair Winners
December 11, 2025
Northview High School recently held its 2025 History Fair.
Winners were:
Honorable mentions were: Amy Floyd, Landon Brown, Katelyn Sanchez, Day Randolph, Auna Arredondo, Brielle Garcia, Emma Godwin, and Warner Maxwelloinrry.
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Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 9, 2025
Byrneville Elementary School recently named its Students of the Month for November.
They are:
Kindergarten: Miracle Slade and Tucker Boutwell
1st Grade: AJ Sutton and Georgia Cofield
2nd Grade: Cali Cottrell and Shelby McKenna
3rd Grade: Arayah McCall and Paisley Miller
4th Grade: Jagger Scott and Estella Johnson
5th Grade: Emrey Fowler and William Maxwell
Art: Derri’ashia Grice
Music: Chaplin Grassia
PE: Jaden Cardwell
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A Christmas Miracle: Tate High Hosts Miracle League’s Annual Christmas Party (With Gallery)
December 8, 2025
Santa visited with Miracle League of Pensacola players during their annual Christmas party Friday night at Tate High School.
For the past eight years, Tate Beta Club, sponsored by Stacye Litton, has hosted the Christmas Party for the athletes and the families. Numerous other Tate High student organizations and volunteers came together to put on the party including Early Childhood Education, Diamond Girls, Tate Theatre, Chorus, Gatsby Girls and S2S,.
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The Miracle League players were able to visit with Santa and share their wish lists, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and take part in numerous activities.
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Santa Visits Century Library, Plans Other Library Stops (With Gallery)
December 5, 2025
Santa paid a special visit to the Century Branch Library on Thursday.
After a special story and song from Santa, children were able to take photos with him and share their Christmas wish lists before making Christmas crafts.
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“Do you make drones?” one child asked. “We make a few of those,” Santa said.
A little boy tested Santa’s beard just to make sure it was real (pictured).
One little girl asked for a teddy bear.
“You will need to love and take care of him,” Santa cautioned.
A couple stopped by to take a photo with Santa, decked out in their Christmas shirts and grinning ear to ear as they showed Santa a photo on their phone of their new grandbaby.
Kids asked for gifts that included a robot dinosaur, Power Wheels, a Lego train, a giant Squishmallow, a computer with a desk and chair, Star Wars clothes, a monster truck along with an excavator, loader, and dump truck, and a VR headset.
“I want a toy dog,” one girl said. “I will give it to my toy cat.”
“They’ve got little hearts, so you’ve got to take care of them,” the Jolly Old Elf said. “They love just like you.”
And what does Santa want for Christmas? A young lady just had to know.
“I probably need socks after all the trips around the world,” he said. “And maybe a board game to play with Mrs. Claus and the elves.”
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Santa has several other visits planned to other West Florida Public Library locations:
Molino Library
- Wednesday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, December 18, 4:30 p.m.
Bellview Library
- Tuesday, December 9, 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 4:30 p.m.
Tryon Library
- Thursday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 16, 3:00 p.m.
Pensacola Library
- Wednesday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, December 20, 10:30 a.m.
Westside Library
- Thursday, December 11, 4:30 p.m.
Brownsville Library
- Saturday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Library
- Wednesday, December 17, 4:30 p.m.
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Escambia County Donates Trees To Kingsfield Elementary For Playground Shade
December 5, 2025
The Escambia County Natural Resources Management Department recently donated and planted 14 native canopy trees at Kingsfield Elementary School in Cantonment, providing students with additional shade for the school’s playground.
The trees will give students a cooler, more comfortable playtime area, along with providing a wide range of environmental and aesthetic benefits. The project was funded through the county’s Tree Mitigation Fund, which supports planting trees on public property.
“I’m so thankful that we are the recipients of such an amazing gift,” said Quinn Evans, Principal of Kingsfield Elementary School. “Kingsfield Elementary’s landscape will be forever changed and we are truly grateful.”
“I’m excited that we were able to partner with Kingsfield Elementary to provide these 14 trees and give students a more comfortable playground area, which is especially important during the warmer months,” District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. “Any opportunity to give back to our community, especially to our children, is truly what public service is all about. I hope Kingsfield students will enjoy their new playground shade for many years to come.”
In addition to offering shade and reducing ambient air temperatures, trees help lessen stormwater runoff, which can mitigate flooding in surrounding areas. For the schoolyard, the county selected deciduous trees. This choice will reduce summer heat, making outdoor activities more pleasant for children. In winter, when the trees shed their leaves, the sun will naturally warm the playground.
“This is a great example of how thoughtful planning can improve both the environment and the quality of life for our students and citizens,” County Arborist Jimmie Jarratt said.
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