Bratt Elementary School Honors Local Veterans (With Gallery)
November 11, 2025
Bratt Elementary School recently held a program to honor veterans in the community.
After a program presented by the third grade, the school held a parade through its hallways to give all of the students an opportunity to show their love and appreciation to the veterans in attendance. Many veterans were also recognized on an Honor Wall.
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Century Reports 500 Gallon Spill At Wastewater Treatment Plant
November 11, 2025
The Town of Century on Monday reported a spill that occurred Sunday at its wastewater treatment plant on Jefferson Avenue, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The town reported that an effluent pump failed due to a power outage and spilled about 500 gallons of treated wastewater over a 15-minute period on Sunday afternoon. None of the spill was recovered, but the area was cleaned up with the application of lime.
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Kingsfield Elementary School Holds Annual Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2025
Kingsfield Elementary School held it annual Veterans Day Parade last week.
Students, teachers, and staff celebrated the veterans’ service while singing and waving flags. Participants were encouraged to wear patriotic colors or camouflage.
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This event was to recognize patriotism and provides a meaningful way for students to share stories of military service, strengthening community spirit and fostering a deep appreciation for veterans.
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Northview High Holds Veterans Day Program (With Gallery)
November 11, 2025
Northview High School held a Veterans Day Ceremony Monday afternoon in the school gym.
The Northview NJROTC presented the program.
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Barrineau Park Historical Society Honors Community Veterans (Gallery)
November 11, 2025
The Barrineau Park Historical Society honored 15 veterans from the local area on Monday.
The event included lunch for the veterans and their families.
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I-110 to I-10 Interchange Crash Damages Roadway
November 11, 2025
A Friday crash at the I-110 to I-10 interchange caused heavy damage to the roadway.
About 11:25 a.m. Friday, a tractor-trailer heading west from northbound I-110 to I-10 lost its load, which completely shut down the interstate ramp and resulted in heavy damage to the roadway.
The driver of the truck, a 45-year-old man from Texas, was not injured. No other vehicles were involved.
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FHP Releases More Info As Fatal Highway 97 Crash Investigation Continues
November 10, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol said Monday that the investigation is continuing into a a head-on collision that claimed the life of a woman Thursday night on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
The crash happened on Highway 97 just north of South Highway 99.
FHP confirmed, as reported last week, that the victim was a 70-year-old Pensacola woman driving a Chevrolet Cruze southbound on Highway 97.. FHP also said that the other driver was a 31-year-old Atmore woman driving a Nissan Altima northbound on Highway 97.
The two vehicles, both in the southbound lane of Highway 97, collided head-on about 7:50 p.m. It was apparent on scene that one of the vehicles crossed the centerline.
“A Nissan Altima was traveling north on State Road 97 and a Chevrolet Cruze was traveling south on State Road 97. A head on collision occurred in the southbound lane of State Road 97,” the report states.
Highway 97 was closed for hours by the crash.
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Vanderbilt Wins Intense PK Shootout Against LSU For SEC Tourney Title (With Gallery)
November 10, 2025
Vanderbilt on the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship Sunday afternoon at Ashton Brosnaham Park in North Escambia, the fourth year the tournament has been held at the Escambia County park.
Senior Vivian Akyirem scored the equalizing goal, graduate Sara Wojdelko delivered a highlight performance, and No. 8 ranked Vanderbilt downed No. 25 LSU 8-7 in a three-hour long penalty kick thriller to win the SEC Tournament championship on Sunday at the Brosnaham Soccer Complex.
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“This match tells you everything you need to know about our team,” said head coach Darren Ambrose. “We were challenged by an LSU team that was incredibly organized and came to play. They challenged our character and a little bit of our belief in ourselves. I think of words like ‘grit’ that we use all the time, especially down a goal: we defined that today.”
It is the fourth SEC Tournament title in program history, and the second in six seasons for Vanderbilt under Ambrose after winning in 2020.
Vanderbilt (15-3-2) fell behind early after LSU (13-5-4) scored in the 25th minute off the foot of Gabbi Ceballos. It was just the third time all season the Dores conceded the opening goal to an opposing team.
The Tigers remained in the lead at the halftime break, taking a 6-3 shot advantage into the locker room. Vanderbilt generated multiple opportunities to begin the second half, coming within inches of evening the score in the 52nd minute after a shot from senior Maci Teater was saved at the goal line.
With the clock continuing to dwindle, Vanderbilt broke through in the 69th minute. A free kick from junior Courtney Jones was sent directly at LSU keeper Audur Scheving, deflected back to the box, and rebounded into the net by Akyirem. It was just the third goal of the season for the senior midfielder.
Both teams went back and forth in a second half that produced four total yellow cards combined. And despite multiple threatening shots from either side, the score remained at 1-1 as time expired, sending the match to extra time. After overtime and double overtime were not enough to separate the two, the match came down to penalty kicks.
Vanderbilt entered the contest having taken one penalty kick all season. And after scoring on two of the first four kicks, the Dores sat on the brink of defeat with their hopes resting on Wojdelko. As she has done throughout her entire career, the 2025 SEC Goalkeeper of the Year delivered for her team, making a diving save on a shot from Gadea Blanco González to the right side of the goal. Junior Sydney Watts followed by converting on Vandy’s final penalty kick to keep the team alive. Morgan Witz stepped to the ball with a chance to win the match, sending a strong strike to the left side. Wojdelko fully extended on yet another dive, redirecting the ball off the post before jumping on top of the ball at the goal line to complete the save.
After each side drilled four penalty kicks each, sophomore Mary Beth McLaughlin added to the score to give Vanderbilt an 8-7 advantage. And with another make-or-break kick on the line, Wojdelko sealed it for the Dores, stopping a shot from Jazmin Ferguson to clinch the match win.
“If you watched the Florida State match from last year, [Wojdelko] did the same thing,” Ambrose said. “We said before we went out for penalties ‘We’ve got Wojo, they don’t.’ And that was all we needed.”
“Tactically, this was not the game we wanted,” Ambrose continued. “But this was not about tactics anymore; this was about our desire to win. We were on a mission here, and we were not leaving without a trophy.”
It is the first time since 2018 that an SEC Championship match has gone to penalty kicks and the sixth overall for the Dores in their SEC Tournament history. The victory is the eighth straight for Vanderbilt, ending LSU’s 10-match streak.
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Four Dores were selected to the SEC all-tournament team: Watts, Wojdelko, Jones and freshman Olivia Stafford. Jones also finished as the tournament’s MVP, joining Myra Konte from 2020 as the only players in program history to receive the honor.
Vanderbilt and LSU now turns their focus to the NCAA Tournament selection show.
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Tate High School Honors Veterans At Annual Assembly (With Gallery)
November 10, 2025
Tate High School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly last week.
The special event honored Tate’s current and retired veteran faculty members, as well as esteemed guests.
A banner covered in stars was presented, with each star representing the name of a Tate graduate who has since joined the military.
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Council On Aging Seeks Heaters, Blankets For Seniors
November 10, 2025
The Council on Aging of West Florida is seeking donations of new electric space heaters, blankets, and funds to help keep older adults warm and safe. As temperatures plunge this week, the organization says requests for assistance from seniors are exceeding the number of donated items to meet this need.
Older adults are especially vulnerable to serious health problems that can result from exposure to the cold as those over 60 often create less body heat due to slower metabolism and less physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the most common cold-related conditions is hypothermia. Victims of hypothermia are often elderly people with inadequate food, clothing, or heating.
Electric heaters and blankets can be dropped off or shipped to Council on Aging of West Florida (875 Royce Street) in Pensacola. Only new items can be accepted. Financial donations can be made online at coawfla.org/donate or sent to Council on Aging of West Florida, PO Box 17066, Pensacola, FL 32522-7066.
Seniors in need of a heater, blanket or other assistance should call (850) 432-1475.
Council on Aging of West Florida is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has served seniors and their families since 1972.