Free Ensley North Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Wednesday
November 30, 2025
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Ensley North (south of Nine Mile Road) will take place Wednesday, December 3. 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 for pickup should be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. (Click map above to enlarge.) The area is general south of Nine Mile Road south to Johnson Avenue and from Pensacola Boulevard to Jernigan Road.
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
For questions,contact Escambia County Neighborhood and Human Services at (850) 595-3130.
Since 2016, more than 7,435 tons (16,393,574 pounds) of waste have been disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program. During neighborhood cleanups, crew members and volunteers visit different neighborhoods in the county to remove a variety of debris and waste free of charge.
Ice Flyers Beat The B’ham Bulls (With Gallery)
November 30, 2025
The Pensacola Ice Flyers beat the Birmingham Bulls 4-2 Saturday night at the Hanger.
The Birmingham Bulls scored early in the first period with the lone goal of the opening frame, but the Ice Flyers didn’t falter.
Coming out strong in the second period, the Ice Flyers found the back of the net twice. Lukas Jirousek scored first, followed by Blake Wells scoring the second to make it 2-1 heading into the second intermission.
Shane Bull got an early goal in the third period, and Tyrone Bronte followed up shortly after to extend the lead to 4-1. The Bulls scored their second goal halfway through the third but couldn’t mount a comeback.
West Quintette Reopens After Weeks of Delay; Work Continues On Stacey Road
November 29, 2025
After a weeks-long delay, West Quintette Road has reopened as a drainage project continues in the area.
About 950 feet of West Quintette Road was closed July 18 and was originally estimated to be ready to reopen on September 6. However, work on Quintette Road continued into November.
The Quintette Road work is part of a $2.5 million project that has been underway since late March on Stacey Road. The purpose of this project is to replace the undersized drainage infrastructure from the northwest corner of Stacey Road and West Quintette Road to the outfall approximately three-quarters of a mile south on the east side of Stacey Road.
As Quintette Road reopened, Stacey Road remained closed this week as work continued.
The project includes replacing the existing drainage system with approximately 350 feet of 4-foot x 10-foot box culvert, including the installation of 100 feet of a 10-foot-wide paved concrete ditch upstream of the existing system, reconstruction of about three-quarters of a mile of Stacey Road, milling and resurfacing the intersection of Stacey Road and Quintette Road, and regrading the existing downstream ditch.
Pictured: A reopened West Quintette Road (ab0ve) and a closed Stacey Road (below). NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Trial Date Set For Sexual Battery Of Child, Murder, Arson And Animal Cruelty After Trailer Fire
November 29, 2025
A trial date has been set for an Escambia County man indicted for murder, sexual battery of a child, arson and animal cruelty.
A grand jury returned indictments earlier this month against John Henry Walston, Jr., for two counts of first degree murder, one count of sexual battery of a child under 12, one count of arson, and one count of animal cruelty.
A jury trial date was set for January 26, 2026, following a docket court appearance on January 13, 2026. Any motions that may be filed in the case could delay the trial date.
In the early hours of November 7, 2025, emergency responders were called to a house fire on Flaxman Street where two children and a dog were found deceased inside the home. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Walston allegedly sexually battered one of the children before he killed both children and then set his house on fire.
Want To Run For Office? Candidate Workshop Set For Tuesday
November 29, 2025
On Tuesday, the Escambia County Supervisor of Election’s Office will hold a candidate workshop to prepare candidates for qualifying for office in the 2026 election cycle.
The workshop is aimed at those seeking to run for public office or any member of the public interested in learning about the process. It is designed to educate those interested about the appropriate procedures and documents required to run for office in Escambia County.
Those who attend will be introduced to each step of the process including pre-filing, collecting petitions, qualifying and reporting. The workshop will take place on December 2, at 11:30 a.m. at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, on the first floor
Participants can register by emailing qualify@escambiavotes.gov or by calling (850) 595-3900.
Century Council To Hold Envisioning Town Hall Meeting
November 29, 2025
The Town of Century has set an envisioning town hall meeting for local residents to help set a plan for the future of the town.
The meeting and council work session will be held Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Century Town Hall, just prior to a regular council meeting.
In October, the Century Town Council held a workshop to discuss goals and a clear direction for the town’s future. At the meeting, council member John Bass made a recommendation to solicit input from local citizens.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Win Florida Invitational Tournament Semifinal Over Chiles
November 29, 2025
The Tate Aggies beat the Chiles Timberwolves 35-14 to win the 4A-7A Florida Invitational Tournament semifinal Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium.
The No. 2 Aggies (10-3) will face the Dr. Joaquin Garcia High Bulldogs (10-3) from Lake Worth next Thursday, December 4 in the FIT championship at The Villages High School in Sumterville.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Animal Shelter Free Cat And Dog Adoptions Through Tuesday
November 29, 2025
Through Tuesday, the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will offer a “Home for the Holidays” free pet adoption special for all dogs and cats one year or older.
A $15 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents.
The adoption fee for pets younger than one year old will be $50 for puppies and $25 for kittens.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Walnut Hill Man Charged With Battery, False Imprisonment
November 28, 2025
A Walnut Hill was charged with holding a woman against her will for hours and battery.
Andrew Kelly Freeman, 56, was charged with felony false imprisonment of a person and misdemeanor battery domestic violence.
The arrest followed an investigation initiated after a female victim reported the incident to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged crimes took place at a residence in the Walnut Hill area between the afternoon of November 6 and the morning of November 7.
Freeman allegedly became irate when the victim took her dogs to the vet, but he was unable to track her phone location because her battery had died. Freeman tried to take her car keys, grabbed by the hair and threw her around the house, an arrest report states.
The report continues that the victim was allegedly held against her will inside a bedroom for several hours. The report details that the victim was eventually able to leave the home under the pretense of a doctor’s appointment and subsequently contacted the sheriff’s office.
Deputies met with the victim at the ECSO’s Century Precinct, where she provided a sworn statement and evidence, including an audio recording of the incident. The recording, which lasted approximately two and a half hours, allegedly captured the argument and sounds consistent with physical contact, along with the victim repeatedly asking the suspect to stop and stating that he was hurting her.
Deputies reported observing physical marks on the victim, including small lacerations and scratches, which were documented as part of the investigation.
Freeman would not meet with deputies but denied all allegations on the phone, stating that he never touched the victim and that her claims were false. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
He remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond
Monday Is The Payment Deadline For Property Tax Discount
November 28, 2025
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, is reminding taxpayers that the four percent discount on real estate and tangible personal property tax payments ends Monday, December 1.
To receive the discount, payments must be:
- Mailed with a November postmark
- Dropped off by midnight, December 1, in any 24-hour drop box
- Paid online by midnight, December 1, at EscambiaTaxCollector.com
The tax collector’s office is closed Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Drop boxes are open 24-hours a day are located at all four locations:
- Molino — 6440 Highway 95-A North, Suite A, Molino
- Brentwood — 5045 N Palafox St, Pensacola
- Downtown — 213 Palafox Place, Pensacola
- Warrington — 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite A, Pensacola
Taxpayers are encouraged to use the virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com, available 24/7. Current taxes can be paid online by eCheck with no additional fee. Customers who prefer to visit one of our four offices may drop off payments in the drive-thru or in any exterior drop box.