Teen Charged In Accidental Shooting Of 16-Year-Old At Walnut Hill Party
October 26, 2025
A 16-year-old was shot early Sunday in Walnut Hill. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting has been ruled accidental, but the teen who discharged the firearm has been arrested.
The shooting happened around 12:05 a.m. Sunday near South Highway 99 and Morgan Road.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Melony Peterson said the victim was shot by another 16-year-old at a party. The victim was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. The victim remains in critical condition.
Late Sunday morning, Peterson said the 16-year-old male who discharged the firearm has been charged with grand theft and possession of a firearm by a minor. She confirmed the shooting is still ruled accidental, and the teen has not been charged in connection with the injury.
The shooting incident remains under investigation.
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Two-Alarm Fire Damages Commercial Building On Oil Plant Road In Jay
October 26, 2025
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a Saturday night commercial structure fire near Jay.
Firefighters from across the area responded to the two-alarm fire on Oil Plant Road in Jay shortly after 9 p.m. The Allentown, Berrydale, Munson, Skyline, and Whiting Field fire departments from Santa Rosa County, Ladder 5 from the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, and the Flomaton Fire Department all responded to the blaze, which heavily damaged a building and at least one vehicle.
Lifeguard Ambulance, Santa Rosa County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
There were no injuries reported. Additional details have not been released.
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Driver Critically Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Wooded Area Near Jim Allen Elementary
October 26, 2025
A man was critically injured Saturday when he crashed his vehicle into a wooded area near the intersection of Highway 95A and Eden Lane, near Jim Allen Elementary School.
The 55-year-old man was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with critical injuries to his leg.
His Chevrolet Impala SS came to rest in the wooded area.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
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United Way Day Of Caring Makes A Difference At North Escambia Schools
October 26, 2025
Volunteer groups fanned out across Escambia County Friday for the United Way of West Florida’s 32nd Annual Day of Caring.
Day of Caring is a community-wide initiative that connects volunteers and resources with local agencies and schools needing support. In Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, hundreds of people worked together to complete all kinds of projects that provide additional capacity to the organizations and institutions that keep our community strong.
Since 1993, United Way of West Florida has coordinated more than 28,000 volunteers to complete projects across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Volunteers and projects in North Escambia included:
- International Paper and Trane Technologies at Jim Allen Elementary School
- Escambia County Corrections at Escambia Westgate School
- Cerex at Lipscomb Elementary School
- ECAT at McArthur Elementary School
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International Paper and Trane Technologies at Jim Allen Elementary School
Jim Allen Elementary
Jim Allen Elementary
Escambia County Corrections at Escambia Westgate School
Cerex at Lipscomb Elementary School
ECAT at McArthur Elementary School
McArthur Elementary School
McArthur Elementary School
Tate Beta Club Holds Trunk Or Treat For Miracle League Players
October 26, 2025
Saturday, the Tate High School Beta Club held their annual Trunk or Treat for players at the Miracle League of Pensacola on Nine Mile Road. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Library Holds No-So-Scary Spooky Walk (With Gallery)
October 26, 2025
Kids of all ages entered a world of not-so-scary thrills at the Molino Library’s family friendly Spooky Walk Saturday afternoon.
On the walking track behind the library, attendees wandered through festive stations featuring spooky crafts, zombie bowling, a haunted bean bag toss, and more ghoulishly delightful games.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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UWF Argos Improve Tto 8-0 With Dominant Win Over West Virginia State
October 26, 2025
The UWF Argos stayed perfect on the season after a dominant 55-6 win over West Virginia State on Saturday afternoon at PenAir Field.
It was a lopsided victory as UWF, the No. 3 team in the nation, out gained the Yellow Jackets 478-132 in total offense. The Argo defense produced five sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception while only allowing an average of 2.8 yards per play to the visitors. WVSU was only 1-of-11 on third down conversions. Leading the stout defense was senior linebacker Ja’Kobe Clinton with nine tackles including three tackles for loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass break up. Chester Fearon recorded his third interception of the season with a pick near midfield in the second quarter.
TJ Lane and the UWF rush offense controlled the contest. The Argos ran the ball 48 times for 268 yards and five scores. Lane had three touchdowns to go with 67 rush yards. Three touchdowns in a game is a new career high for the redshirt sophomore.
The 8-0 Argos have had the best start in program history. Next week the team will head to Delta State for a massive Gulf South Conference showdown between two nationally-ranked teams. Delta State is coming off a 41-38 win over No. 11 West Alabama. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. in Cleveland, Mississippi.
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Walnut Hill Woman Faces Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Atmore
October 26, 2025
A routine traffic stop late Thursday night led to the arrest of a Walnut Hill woman on multiple drug charges in Atmore.
Tracy Showers, 48, was taken into custody after an Atmore Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop near Martin Luther King Drive at approximately 11:15 p.m.
According to Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann, the officer pulled the vehicle over after observing it swerving into the opposing lane of traffic.
During the interaction with Showers, the driver, the officer noted that she appeared to be under the influence and detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. It was also discovered that her driver’s license was suspended. A subsequent probable cause search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and various items identified as drug paraphernalia, according to McMann.
Showers was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.
Pensacola Ice Flyers Beat Birmingham 3-2 (With Gallery)
October 26, 2025
A sellout crowd of 8,082 fans packed the Pensacola Bay Center Saturday night to see the Pensacola Ice Flyers defeat the Birmingham Bulls 3-2.
Bull took over in the second period, netting two more goals to complete the hat trick and give the Ice Flyers a commanding 3-1 lead. Birmingham’s Doug Scott scored late in the third period to make it close, but the Ice Flyers held on for a 3-2 victory.
Ty Taylor made his Ice Flyers debut in net, turning aside 24 of 26 shots in the winning effort. It was a memorable night as the team celebrated in front of a full capacity crowd
The Ice Flyers will travel to face the Birmingham Bulls on Wednesday, October 30, before returning home to host the Macon Mayhem on November 1
Scoring Summary
First Period
BHM 1, PEN 0
3:49 Danny Weight (1) – Connor Scahill, Parker Saretsky
BHM 1, PEN 1
15:58 Shane Bull (1) – Tim Faulkner, Tyler Burnie
Shots on goal: BHM 9, PEN 12
Second Period
BHM 1, PEN 2
10:25 Shane Bull (2) – Dawson Sciarrino, Matt Wiesner
BHM 1, PEN 3
18:46 Shane Bull (3) – Lukas Jirousek, Dawson Sciarrino
Shots on goal: BHM 2, PEN 10
One Person Seriously Injured In Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash
October 25, 2025
One person was seriously injured in a crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
The crash involving multiple vehicle happened at 3:20 p.m.
An adult female was airlifted with serious injuries by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital. Other injuries in the crash were not considered severe.
The crash caused traffic delays at the intersection for over an hour.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released the cause of the crash.
The Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
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