Registration Deadline Near For Tate Aggies Softball 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
September 3, 2026
The Tate Aggies softball program will host its 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center in Pace, and the registration deadline is fast approaching.
Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by a safety briefing at 8:30 a.m. Shooting begins at 9:00 a.m.
Both breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with door prizes. Awards will be presented for top team, top shooter, top female shooter, and worst shooter.
Entry and sponsorship packages include:
- Showbird ($500): Four shooters.
- 410 Gauge ($800): Four shooters, station sign, and eight raffle tickets.
- 20 Gauge ($1,200): Four shooters, station sign, and 12 raffle tickets.
- 12 Gauge ($1,600): Four shooters, station sign, and 16 raffle tickets.
The deadline to register is Saturday, September 5, 2026. Click here to register online.
The Santa Rosa Shooting Center is located at 6950 Quintette Road in Pace. For questions or additional information, contact Bryan Walker at (850) 712-3159 or email tatesoftballboosters@gmail.com.
Pictured: Scenes from the 2025 Tate Softball Sporting Clay Shoot. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Reports 3,600 Gallon Sewage Spill On East Kingsfield Road
September 3, 2026
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The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Wednesday on East Kingsfield Road.
The 3,600 gallon spill occurred after a contractor bored through force main at 1425 East Kingsfield Road, according to ECUA, with 3,500 gallons recovered.
The spill occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
After crews recovered the remains of the spill, they cleaned and sprayed the area with biocide, according to ECUA.
UWF Named FCS National Team Of The Week, Breaks Into National Rankings
September 3, 2026
Last Thursday’s 34-31 win over No. 16 Southern Illinois has helped UWF Football receive the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week as well as secure a spot in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
On Monday, the Argos were named the National Team of the Week after they won their first game of the FCS era in front of a home crowd of over 6,000. Starting quarterback Ty’Ray Davis threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in his first collegiate start. Bryon Puryear, who was named the United Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week had seven tackles with three tackles for loss and a sack in the win.
In addition to the team of the week award, the Argos also broke into the Top 25 national rankings at the No. 25 spot. UWF also began receiving votes in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
UWF will open UAC play at Central Arkansas on Saturday with a 6 p.m. kickoff.
Photo Elijah Nall/UWF for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
SUV Hits Tractor And Mower On Highway 29 In Molino
September 3, 2026
There were no injuries when an SUV collided with a tractor and mower on Highway 29 in Molino on Wednesday afternoon.
The tractor was reportedly in the right travel lane at the time of the crash.
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Wahoos Pitted by Clingstones In 10-1 Loss
September 3, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped their third game in a row on Wednesday night, falling 10-1 to the Columbus Clingstones.
Despite the loss, the Blue Wahoos still hold a 5.5-game lead over the Clingstones and a magic number of 5 in the second half race with 10 games to play in the regular season.
The Blue Wahoos briefly took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, as Aiva Arquette singled and scored on a Dillon Lewis RBI double. That would be all the damage done against Clingstones starter Isaac Gallegos, who worked a career-high 4.0 innings in a spot start.
The Clingstones answered back in a big way in the bottom of the first inning against Blue Wahoos starter Alex Williams (L, 4-8), loading the bases with a single and a pair of walks for Adam Zebrowski. After homering in his final two at-bats on Tuesday, Zebrowski crushed a grand slam off the left field videoboard for a 4-1 Columbus lead.
Things got out of hand in a six-run fifth inning, as Luis Moreno was charged with six runs, five earned, without recording an out. Three singles and three walks, aided by a costly throwing error from second baseman Cristian Hernández, extended the Columbus advantage to 10-1.
The two newest Blue Wahoos relievers, Justin Storm and Juan Reynoso, combined for 3.0 hitless innings of relief in their first appearances since joining the club from High-A Beloit on Tuesday.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Clingstones on Thursday.
written by Erik Bremer
Update: Flomaton Parents Now Charged With Attempted Murder After Child Hospitalized In Critical Condition
September 2, 2026
Attempted murder charges have now been filed against two Flomaton parents previously arrested on child torture charges after their 15-year-old child was taken to a Pensacola hospital in critical condition, authorities announced Wednesday.
Eric Douglas McClure, 41, and Cynthia Danielle Tedder, 36, are now charged with attempted murder. They were originally charged with torture and willful abuse of a child under 18 years of age by a responsible person.
According to Flomaton Police Chief Justin Hetrick, the department continues to work closely with the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office. Hetrick stated the upgraded charges were filed based on newly obtained evidence and developments uncovered as the investigation progressed.
The Flomaton Police Department was initially alerted to the situation around 5:13 a.m. on September 1, 2026, when Florida authorities reported that a juvenile from Flomaton had been transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in critical condition.
Information gathered led Flomaton officers to obtain and execute a search warrant at the home where the juvenile lived, resulting in initial arrest warrants for both parents. McClure and Tedder were taken into custody in Pensacola and were held awaiting extradition back to Alabama to be booked into the Escambia County Jail in Brewton.
FPD has not detailed the allegations against McClure and Tedder.
Police said the case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Lt. Thaihee Staples at the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811.
Century Approves Half Million Dollar Repayment Note For Highway 29 Utility Relocation
September 2, 2026
In a short agenda council meeting that only lasted only about eight minutes, the Century Town Council on Tuesday night approved a revised promissory note for over a half million dollars with the Florida Department of Transportation.
The note locks in a zero-interest repayment schedule for utility relocation expenses totaling $522,555.71.
The revised agreement replaces and cancels a previous promissory note executed last year. The debt stems from utility relocation work completed within the state right-of-way along Highway 29. While the Highway 29 work was a state project, the Town of Century was required to relocate water, sewer and natural gas lines at the town’s expense.
According to Town Manager Dave Murzin, the town has made two payments of jut over $67,0000 to date, hoping for a savings under a gubernatorial designation as “Rural Area of Opportundity” RAO, which never materialized.
Under the terms of new updated note, the town will repay the remaining balance over 13 annual payments without interest or prepayment penalties. Repayment will begin on September 1, 2028, with 12 consecutive annual installments of $40,197.00, followed by a final payment of $40,191.71 to satisfy the full $522,555.71 balance.
The 3-0 council vote authorized Mayor Benjamin Boutwell to execute the revised promissory note on behalf of the town. Council members Dynette Lewis and Shelisa Abraham were absent.
Pictured top:: Work on Highway 29 utility location in Century as seen in March 2024. Pictured inset: Century Town Manager Dave Murzan explains a promissory note over a half million to town council members (pictured below) on Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
ECSO, PPD Suspend Automated License Plate Readers Following State Directive
September 2, 2026
On Tuesday, both the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Pensacola Police Department announced they are suspending their use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera networks.
The local announcements follow sweeping state action taken Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. In a statewide directive, the Florida Department of Transportation moved to shutter the rapidly expanding camera systems on state roadways.
A memorandum issued Monday by FDOT Chief Operating Officer Will Watts revoked all active permits previously granted to local law enforcement agencies allowing ALPR systems—including those manufactured by Flock Safety—to operate within state highway rights of way.
“While Florida law limits the issuance of permits for LPR systems to law enforcement agencies, the recent exponential increase in deployments along our roadways, coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes merit immediate action to preserve Floridians’ sovereignty and quality of life,” Watts wrote.
Under the FDOT order, law enforcement agencies have 30 days to remove the devices from state rights of way, after which FDOT will remove any remaining units. The state also announced it is exercising its discretionary authority to immediately cease issuing any future ALPR permits within its jurisdiction.
Speaking in Jacksonville on Monday, DeSantis voiced sharp concerns about mass surveillance and privacy risks.
“No one has given law enforcement more tools than we have, but they need to be targeted at criminals,” DeSantis said. “If they can create a dossier on your movements they would be able to make a fortune in selling that to companies for advertising and product placement.”
DeSantis added that while sheriffs have used the tools effectively, penalties for misuse remain inadequate. “You also have to say how can this be misused,” he noted. “I don’t think we have really strong penalties at all for that type of misuse.”
On Tuesday, Escambia County Sheriff Chip W. Simmons released a statement announcing that ECSO is suspending its ALPR camera network in light of the state’s directive and ongoing legislative discussions.
“The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has used Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology for several years as an investigative tool to help deputies and investigators solve crimes, locate dangerous offenders, and find missing and endangered people. There is no question that this technology has proven its value in keeping our community safe,” Simmons said. “But with any law enforcement tool, especially one involving technology, there must also be accountability, clear rules, and public confidence in how it is being used.”
Simmons noted that while ECSO enforces strict agency guidelines, statewide consistency is needed.
“We believe we have used this technology responsibly. However, we also recognize that individual agency policies are not enough. Floridians should be able to expect consistent standards for how this technology is used, no matter where they live or which law enforcement agency operates the system,” Simmons said. “We are now seeing jurisdictions across Florida suspend or discontinue the use of ALPR cameras, along with recent direction from the State of Florida through the Florida Department of Transportation. With those developments and the broader questions surrounding the future of these programs statewide, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will suspend its use of ALPR camera networks at this time.”
Simmons added that ECSO is actively working with lawmakers to help shape clear statutory boundaries.
“This is not a decision we have made lightly. ALPR technology has helped law enforcement solve serious crimes, identify offenders, and locate people in danger. We know it works. But we also believe that when legitimate concerns are raised about a technology used by government, those concerns deserve to be addressed. A temporary suspension gives us an opportunity to do that the right way,” Simmons said.
“The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is working with our local legislative delegation, state leaders, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and its legislative committee to advocate for thoughtful statewide legislation governing the use of ALPR technology,” Simmons continued. “Our goal is straightforward: establish clear and consistent rules that protect the privacy of law-abiding citizens while preserving an important investigative tool for law enforcement. We do not believe public safety and individual privacy have to be competing interests. Good policy should protect both.”
Simmons concluded: “Until there is greater clarity regarding the future of ALPR programs in Florida and a consistent framework for their use, we believe suspending our use of these networks is the responsible course of action for Escambia County.”
Also on Tuesday, the Pensacola Police Department confirmed it is pausing its ALPR program.
“The Pensacola Police Department is committed to ensuring every law enforcement tool is utilized in an appropriate and Constitutional manner,” PPD said in a brief statement. “Until further legislative steps are taken to ensure all users of automated license plate reader technology comply with these same standards, we are suspending the use of ALPRs in the City of Pensacola.”
Atmore Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Shooting Early Tuesday
September 2, 2026
An Atmore man is behind bars facing attempted murder charges following an early Tuesday morning shooting investigation.
Larry Terrell Taylor, 46, of Atmore, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. According to the Atmore Police Department, Taylor is the only suspect in connection with the incident.
The investigation began at approximately 2:00 a.m. when Atmore Police Department officers responded to Atmore Community Hospital regarding a gunshot victim who had arrived for treatment.
Preliminary information indicated the shooting occurred in or near the Brown Street area of Atmore.
Investigators with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Narcotics/Vice Division, and Crime Scene Unit responded to actively investigate the scene and circumstances surrounding the incident, which culminated in Taylor’s arrest later in the day.
Police have not yet released the identity or medical condition of the victim.
Three Teens Charged In String Of Nine Mile Road Vape Shop Burglaries
September 2, 2026
Three teenagers are facing multiple felony charges after being linked to a string of recent vape shop break-ins along Nine Mile Road, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Dylan Jeremiah Randall, 18, Bryson Sanders, 19, and Miranda Robinson, 17, were arrested and charged with five counts of burglary, three counts of larceny, and three counts of criminal mischief.
Between August 26 and August 30, deputies responded to five burglaries and attempted burglaries targeting vape stores in the Nine Mile Road area. Investigators obtained surveillance footage that captured images of three suspects involved in the incidents.
A break in the case came on August 30 when deputies were dispatched to a residence on an unrelated call. While there, deputies spotted articles of clothing that matched the garments worn by the suspects seen on the store security recordings.
A subsequent search of the residence revealed additional clothing and property stolen during the break-ins, leading to the trio’s arrest.
Pictured: Suspects Randall (left0 and Sanders (right). A mugshot for Robinson was not immediately available.