Veterans Services Outreach On Thursday In Molino
March 4, 2026
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office will hold an outreach event on Thursday, March 5 in Molino.
Veterans are invited to discuss veteran benefits with an accredited veteran service officer from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Molino Community Center, 6450 North Highway 95A.
Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. No appointment is required.
Veterans Services Office staff members will be available to help with topics including reviewing VA benefits, filing a VA claim, and re-evaluating VA disability.
Additional vendors scheduled to part include:
- Escambia County Property Appraiser’s Office
- Legal Services of North Florida
- The Office of Florida State Representative Michelle Salzman, District One
- United Way of West Florida
- Pensacola Vet Center
For more information, call (850) 595-2409 or email VSO@myescambia.com.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tate Lady Aggies Drop Close One To Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
March 4, 2026
The Tate Lady Aggie dropped a close one to the Gulf Breeze Dolphins on Tuesday night at Tate. The Dolphins came out on top 6-5.
The Aggies took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the third with an inside-the-park home run from Madison Smillie that scored two runs. Smillie, Kaylie Mitchell and Brelynn Morris each had one hit for the Lady Aggies.
Sarah Mitchell took the loss for Tate in five innings, surrendering five runs and one hit while striking out seven and walking nine. Kaylen Relstab stepped in the circle for two innings of no-hit ball, allowing one unearned run and striking out two.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School’s Lauren Samo Named Beyond START Mentor Of The Month
March 4, 2026
Escambia County Public Schools’ Professional Learning Department had recognized Lauren Samo of Ransom Middle School as the September Beyond START Mentor of the Month. The award was presented on Monday morning. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aubrey Hadley’s RBIs Helps Propel Lady Chiefs Over WFHS; NHS Baseball Beats EHS
March 4, 2026
SOFTBALL
Northview 7, West Florida 2
Four RBIs from Aubrey Hadley help lead the Northview Lady Chiefs to a 7-2 win over the West Florida Jaguars on Tuesday night in Pensacola.
Hadley had a three-run triple in the fourth inning as she went 1-2 on the night.
Mikayla McAnally was in the circle first for the Chiefs, giving up one hit and no runs in five innings, walking one and striking out five. Peyton Woman surrendered five hits and two earned runs in two innings, striking out one.
Addysen Bolen, Riley Brooks, and Kylie Langham each added two hits for the Lady Chiefs.
BASEBALL
Northview 3, Escambia 1
The Northview Chiefs beat the Escambia Gators 3-1 on the road Tuesday night.
Bryant Mason earned the win for Northview, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out nine and walking three in five innings. Jack Boutwell was on the mound for two innings, allowing two hits, one unearned run, walking two and striking out one.
At the plate, Mason went 3-4. Jase Portwood, Jackson Bridges, and Kobi Fiorenti each added a hit.
Tate Boys Tennis Beats Navarre 7-0
March 4, 2026
The Tate Aggies tennis boys team earned another 7-0 win Tuesday, this time over Navarre.
The 7-0 win is becoming somewhat of a theme for the boys team—with recent 7-0 wins over Milton, Washington and Escambia. The Aggies are now 6-1 on the season.
The Tate girls lost 7-0.
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Escambia County Man Charged With Threatening President Donald Trump
March 3, 2026
An Escambia County man has been charged for making criminal threats against President Donald Trump.
Markus Edward Hamlett, 46, was indicted in federal court on one count of threatening the president of the United States.
According to federal court documents, Hamlett made threats to the life of President Donald Trump via emails, phone calls, and in person.
The U.S. Secret Service said those emails included statements such as “I’m planning on murdering Donald trump,” and “He’s VERY dangerous and I’ll stop at nothing to stop him”.
He was first detained by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and transported to Lakeview Center under the Baker Act for evaluation. At Lakeview, he reportedly made numerous verbal statements to the intake staff at the facility, threatening to take the life of President Trump.
When Secret Service agents arrived at Lakeview the following day, Hamlett “stated he had been waiting a long time to speak with us. He stated, ‘I have been sending emails and making phone calls for a year trying to get arrested.’,” according to court documents.
Records show he was also arrested in October 2025 in California for threats against the president after allegedly making a 911 call and advising that he had “a great plan to assassinate Donald Trump.”
If convicted, Hamlett faces up to five years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. His trial is set for April 6.
This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Christopher C. Patterson.
Pictured: According to a U.S. Secret Service affidavit obtained by NorthEscambia.com, Markus Edward Hamlett sent the emails (above) in regards to President Donald Trump, and submitted an additional threat one the CIA website (below).
Elected Or Appointed School Superintendent? Escambia Commission To Consider Ballot Referendum
March 3, 2026
The Escambia County Commission will take the next step this week to potentially place a referendum on the ballot in 2026 to again ask voters if they want an elected or appointed superintendent.
The Escambia County School board voted 3-2 on February 18, 2025, to place a referendum on the general election ballot to send the question back to voters. The referendum was introduced by District 5 member Tom Harrell, with Harrell, Kevin Adams, and Paul Fesko voting in favor. Board members Carissa Bergosh and David Williams were opposed. The school board then sent the referendum to the county commission for approval.
The county commission will vote Thursday on scheduling a public hearing for 5:32 p.m. on April 1 to consider an ordinance authorizing the countywide referendum to determine if the Superintendent of Schools of Escambia County, should be an elected position to be placed on the statewide primary election ballot on August 18, 2026, as requested by the school board.
“I feel very strongly about this,” Harrell, who campaigned on a return to an elected superintendent, said last February. “The county, I think, feels very strongly. There’s never anything wrong with letting the people decide. When you have a democracy, it’s all about people making decisions.”
“Deep down in my heart, having been here in this district for 60 years, that’s what the people of this district want,” Harrell added. “It’s the right time; it’s the right thing to do.”
A final vote from the commission will come at a later date.
Wednesday: Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market In Molino
March 3, 2026
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino two days this month with a variety of fresh produce.
Millie will be at the Molino Community Center (Molino Library) at 6450 North Highway 95A from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, and again on Wednesday, March 18.
During the Molino visits, Millie will offer a menu of fresh produce at discounted prices. Items available will include apples, cucumbers, oranges, sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and more. The selection varies each visit and is based upon availability. The current menu is below.
Millie travels routes throughout Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Florida service area, addressing pockets of low food access (food deserts) where supermarkets are scarce, to provide community members the opportunity to buy affordable fresh produce and other nutritious foods at a significantly discounted rate. Feeding the Gulf Coast collaborates with local farmers to purchase produce when available specifically for the Millie Mobile Market.
Only debit or credit cards (including tap-to-pay) are accepted at Millie; no cash.
Pictured: A previous Millie Mobile Market visit at the Molino Library. File photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Trash Fire Reignites, Destroys Flomaton Workshop And Tractors
March 3, 2026
Fire destroyed a freestanding workshop near Flomaton on Monday afternoon.
The fire was reported just before 1:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Twin Bridges Road, just off Highway 31 east of the Flomaton town limits.
According to Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton, the fire destroyed the workshop, two tractors and a zero turn mower. He said the blaze was believed to be caused by a Sunday trash fire that smoldered, reignited and spread on Monday.
There were no injuries.
The Flomaton Fire Department, McCall Volunteer Fire Department and the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded, along with Newman’s Ambulance.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Reminder: Barth, Molino Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
March 3, 2026
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in a portion of Barth and Molino will take place Wednesday, March 4. All items for pickup at the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge.
Only residents in the designated cleanup area can participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. Residents who live in the targeted area will have received a postcard in the mail with more information.
Items eligible for removal include:
- Household appliances and electronics
- Household junk and debris
- Bicycles and toys
- Old furniture and mattresses
- Barbecue grills
- Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)
- Tires (limit 10 per household)
- Yard debris (tree cuttings, branches, etc.)
Items not eligible for removal include:
- Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
- Explosives or ammunition
- Auto parts
- Dirt or sod
- Vehicles or vessels
- 55-gallon drums of fluids
During neighborhood cleanups, crew members and volunteers visit different neighborhoods in the county to remove a variety of debris and waste free of charge.
Contact the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency at 850-595-3217 or cra@myescambia.com for questions about the cleanup.
Upcoming North Escambia area cleanups will be Wednesday, March 18 in Quintette, Wednesday, April 15 in Cottage Hill