Motorcyclist Killed In I- 10 Crash Near Highway 29 Exit
April 23, 2026
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Wednesday afternoon on I-10 in Escambia County.
The crash happened about 5 p.m. on I-10 Westbound at the Highway 29 exit. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Hyundai Tucson driven by a 25-year-old Daphne, Alabama, man was traveling west in the lane next to the motorcyclist.
“For reasons unknown and currently under investigation the Hyundai Tucson left its travel lane and struck the motorcycle and caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway and collide with a guardrail,” FHP said.
The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old Pensacola man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Forest Service Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Is Friday In Century
April 23, 2026
The Town of Century will host a National Arbor Day tree giveaway by the Florida Forest Service on Friday morning.
Tree species available will include mayhaw, redbud, sycamore, and sweetbay.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue while the supply lasts at the Century Community Center (Ag Building) on West Highway 4 at Industrial Boulevard.
strong>Pictured: A 2055 tree giveaway in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Wyatt Caps 31-Year Tate Career With Regular Season Finale Win Over Choctaw
April 23, 2026
Tate High School head softball coach Melinda Wyatt ended her last softball regular season Wednesday night with an 11-8 Aggie win over Choctawhatchee.
Wyatt is retiring this season after 31 years at Tate, where she is 487-212 as a varsity and JV coach. [Read more: Aggies Honor Retiring Head Coach Melinda Wyatt]
The Lady Aggies had a bit of surprise for Wednesday night — the team and staff all wore t-shirts with her likeness and the words “Weight Room!!” on the back, and they wore temporary face tattoos of Wyatt’s face.
Taylor Robinson went 3-4 for the Aggies with a double in the sixth and singles in the first and third innings. Madison Smillie led the Aggies, going 4-5. Brelynn Morris, Kaylie Mitchell, Emorie Nelson, and Ke’Anna Smith each had multiple hits.
Middleton earned the win for the Aggies in the circle, surrendering five hits and five unearned runs in two and two-thirds innings while striking out two and walking one. Kaylyn Relstab collected the save in four and one-third innings, allowing four hits and three unearned runs while striking out three.
Tate finished the regular season at 10-13 overall, 1-4 in the district.
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Northview’s Dane King Signs With Coastal Alabama
April 23, 2026
Northview High School senior Dane King signed on Wednesday afternoon to play baseball at Coastal Alabama Community College in Brewton.
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Williams Fans 10 In 4-2 Wahoos Loss To Biscuits
April 23, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell 4-1 to the Montgomery Biscuits on Wednesday night despite a career-high 10 strikeouts from starting pitcher Alex Williams.
Williams (L, 0-3) surrendered three early home runs that proved to be the difference in the game, but led a Pensacola pitching performance that kept the Biscuits to only a single in their final six innings.
Will Simpson opened the scoring for the Biscuits with a two-run homer to left field, and Xavier Isaac followed immediately after with a solo shot of his own for a 3-0 Montgomery lead. Mac Horvath led off the second inning with a solo homer to extend the lead to 4-0.
The Blue Wahoos got a run back in the fifth inning thanks to an infield error and an RBI double from Garret Forrester, but that would be all the damage done against Jack Kartsonas (W, 1-1). The Biscuits starter worked 5.0 innings allowing just an unearned run on four hits.
After 2.0 scoreless innings of relief from Luis Palacios, the Blue Wahoos drew the score to 4-2 in the eighth inning when Forrester was hit by a pitch and scored on a two-out RBI single from Michael Snyder. That would be their final threat, as Derrick Edington (S, 2) worked around a two-out single in the ninth to lock down the save.
Gage Miller extended his hitting streak to a team-high eight games with a third-inning single.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Biscuits with a doubleheader on Thursday.
written by Erik Bremer
Century Parts Ways With Water, Wastewater Company; Hires Employees Directly
April 22, 2026
The Town of Century is ending its contract with a company that was managing the town’s drinking water and wastewater services and compliance and will, instead, transition to a consultant and a full-time employee.
Century’s $17,410 per month contract with Clearwater Solutions expired on Friday, April 17.
Tuesday night, the council voted to approve consultant and operator contracts with Alan Fowler, former area manager for Clearwater and the person that performed the regulatory compliance services for Century under Clearwater.
A 12-month, $1,000 per month, consulting contract with Fowler was approved, along with a 60-day water-operator contractor agreement for $3,000 per month. This agreement will be in force until a newly hired employee obtains his state certification.
The council voted to hire Clemente Brooks of Flomaton as a wastewater and water operator for $28 to $31 per hour, with the Fowler contract covering regulatory until he obtains certification. Brooks is currently employed with Clearwater and providing services to Century under that now-expired contract, according to his application.
Fentanyl and Firearms: Convicted Felon Arrested in Early Morning Stop
April 22, 2026
An early morning traffic stop led to the arrest of a man in Escambia County.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Airway Drive and Prichard Avenue.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jonathan Broadwater after deputies discovered a significant cache of illegal items in his possession. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the seizure included trafficking amounts of fentanyl, along with methamphetamine, cocaine,various drug paraphernalia, and a firearm.
Broadwater was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, concealing a firearm during the commission of a felony (fentanyl trafficking), violation of a domestic violence injunction (by possessing a firearm against the order), trafficking fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tate High School Holds Spring Orchestra Concert
April 22, 2026
The Tate High School Orchestras presented their Spring Orchestra Concert, showcasing the hard work, talent, and growth of student musicians.
The concert was presented under the leadership of Catherine McConnell, Tate High director of orchestra.
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Escambia Public Schools Foundation Grant Powers Northview Electrathon Team
April 22, 2026
The Northview High School Electrathon team shifted into high gear following a successful performance at the Emerald Coast Classic.
Led by instructor Michael Amerson, the team recently earned a third-place finish at the Five Flags Speedway race. The project, supported by a Grants for Excellence spotlight from the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, focuses on hands-on learning within the realms of electrical systems and sustainable energy.
The program aims to expand the school’s current fleet from one car to three. Throughout the process, students are responsible for building, testing, and adapting their vehicles to various track conditions. The competition itself challenges students to maximize efficiency by getting the most laps possible out of a limited energy supply.
Beyond the mechanical skills gained, the initiative allows students to earn state-recognized certifications, providing a technical foundation for future careers in innovative industries.
The project was made possible through the support of the Florida Education Foundation and a matching grant from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Local leaders, including Rep. Michelle Salzman, Rep. Alex Andrade, and Sen. Don Gaetz, were also recognized for their continued advocacy for the program.
The Northview Electrathon team grants was one of 20 totalling over $100,000 presented by the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation in October 2025.
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Tate Lady Aggies Celebrate Senior Night With Dominant 13-2 Win Over Escambia
April 22, 2026
The Tate Lady Aggies took care of business on Senior Night with a 13-2 win over the Escambia Gators.
Aubree Gorum had four runs on two hits to lead Tate with a three-run double in the second inning and a one-run single in the first. Kaylie Mitchell had a two-run single in the bottom of the first.
Relstab earned the win for Tate, giving up one hit and one unearned run in three and one-third innings, walking five and striking out four. Middler earned the save for the Aggies in one and two-third innings, allowing one hit and one unearned run while striking out three.
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Before Tuesday’s game, the Aggies honored seniors: Jordyn Banks, Kayleigh Burt, Aubree Gorum, Kaylie Mitchell, Carmen Morris, Madison Smillie, and Peyton Wilson.
The Aggies will close the regular season as they host Choctawhatcheeon Wednesday.
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