Escambia Public Schools Collect Near 12 Tons Of Food For Manna
December 26, 2025
An Escambia County Public Schools food drive for Manna Food Pantries collected nearly 12 tons of non-perishable food items for those in need in Escambia County.
This year’s drive collected 23,557 pounds of food for Manna’s food pantry – the equivalent of 27,844 meals to our neighbors in need. Under the direction of ECPS’s Office of Community Involvement, and in conjunction with the District’s Warehouse Services department, Escambia County schools and district offices were able to deliver 29 pallets of boxes filled with food to Manna before the Christmas break.
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First Responders Put On Christmas Light Show For Children’s Hospital Patients
December 25, 2025
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light.
He will bring us goodness and light.
Local first responders gathered outside the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Christmas Eve night. Children and families inside watched as the first responders gathered outside waving, every emergency light flashing. A few minutes to say they care about the children inside and shine a little light for those who can’t be home this Christmas.
The Pensacola Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Pensacola Fire Department, Escambia County Fire Rescue and more made Christmas a bit brighter for those in the children’s hospital.
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light.
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Teacher Crochets Special Christmas Gifts For Her Second Graders
December 25, 2025
Second graders in teacher Brianna Smith’s class at Byrneville Elementary School received a very special Christmas gift.
Months ago, she gave each of them a coloring page with a simple task — color a hat with the color or colors they wanted. Then she went to work.
Brianna went to work with her crochet hook, bringing each hat to life, one stitch at a time.
The students read the book “The Hat” by Jan Brett, and Brianna presented each with their gift.
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Photos: Jim Allen Elementary Celebrates Christmas
December 25, 2025
Jim Allen Elementary School celebrated with holiday events during December.
From holiday socks showing off those “mistleTOES”, to Reindeer Games, Santa Day, Polar Express Day, Flannel Friday and more, a variety of activities were held during the two weeks before Christmas break.
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Small Hands, Big Hearts: The Magic Of School Santa Shops At Local Schools
December 25, 2025
Among the most cherished treasures to be found under any tree this year are the simple girts given by a child—the extra-special, hand-picked gifts wrapped in pure love.
Many of these heartfelt surprises are found every year in “Santa Shops” at our local schools. There, a dedicated team of “elves”— selfless PTA and PTO volunteers — guide little hands as they choose that perfect item for Mom or Dad. With a bit of ribbon and a lot of care, these volunteers help ensure every gift is perfectly packaged, ready to become a lifelong memory for families across the area.
For more photos from the Santa Shops at Byrneville and Pine Meadow elementary schools, click here.
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Delivery Experts: Santa Claus Visits School Bus Drivers
December 25, 2025
Santa Claus is arguably the king of the delivery business, delivering presents around the world in just one night each year.
Last week, Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit bus drivers at Northview High School, who deliver precious cargo each school day.
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Dedria’s Gift Makes Christmas Donation For Century Nursing Home Residents
December 25, 2025
Dedria’s Gift made a Christmas gift for the residents of the Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing again this year
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson who was killed 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11. The group annually provides school supplies for hundreds of children in the Century area.
Pictured: Sonja Straughn, Linda Jackson, Dedria’s mom Rita Robinson, and Dedria’s grandma Alice Perryman Submitted image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Shop With A Cop’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
December 25, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop provided Christmas for over dozens of children.
ECSO partnered with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation to bring holiday cheer.
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ECSO deputies shopped for these kids based on a special list they each submitted. The kids then visited the ECSO special winter wonderland party, where they received all of their gifts.
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55 Kids Receive Christmas Presents From The Flomaton Police ‘Fill The Cruiser’ Toy Driver
December 25, 2025
This Christmas, 55 children in Flomaton had presents thanks to the success of the Flomaton Police Department’s “Fill the Cruiser” Toy Drive.
With donations from area businesses, a Scout troop and other local organizations, the gifts filled the town council chamber prior to distribution.
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McArthur Elementary First Graders Get Creative With Gingerbread Houses
December 24, 2025
Last week, first grade students at McArthur Elementary School had a blast decorating gingerbread houses.
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