Scattered Showers Possible This Afternoon; Great Weather For The Weekend
September 26, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Pictured: An electrical substation near Walnut Hill at sunset Thursday evening. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Friends Of The Library Fall Book Sale Is Today Through Sunday
September 26, 2025
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library will hold their Fall Big Book Sale through Sunday at the DOwntown Library, 239 North Spring Street in Pensacola.
The event includes books, audio books, CDs, and DVDs. The selection covers a wide variety of genres including plenty of family-friendly options.
On Friday, the sale will take place from 3-7 p.m. with a $5 admission, or free for Friends of the Library members.
On Saturday, the sale will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Sunday Bag Sale — all the books that will bit into a provided bag for $7 — will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.
Items include hardback and softback books (fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, biographies, young adult, children’s), paperbacks, religious, foreign language, travel, crafts, holidays, cooking, and more. Multimedia includes CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and audio books.
Cash or credit cards will be accepted.
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Fall Tradition: Pumpkins Have Arrived At Cantonment Pumpkin Patch
September 26, 2025
It’s a sure sign of fall in Cantonment.
The pumpkins have arrived at the Allen Memorial Methodist Men Pumpkin Patch in Cantonment.
Volunteers from the Northview High School NJROTC and the Tribal Beat Band helped unload and setup the pumpkins Thursday afternoon.
The pumpkin patch is located on Highway 29 near Neal Road and is open from 11 a.m. until about 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to about 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to about 6 p.m. on Sundays. Smoked turkey legs will also be available for purchase on Saturdays and Sundays, but the first date has not yet been announced.
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Photo Gallery: Baker Gators At Ernest Ward Middle Eagles
September 26, 2025
The Baker Gators defeated the Ernest Ward Middle Eagles Thursday night in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Tate Aggies Clean Sweep Milton In Commanding Performance
September 26, 2025
The Tate Aggies volleyball program dominated on the road Thursday, securing a clean sweep across all three matches against the Milton Panthers.
Tate 3, Milton 0
The Tate High School varsity volleyball team secured a three-set sweep against the Milton Panthers Thursday evening with scores of 25-21, 25-10, and 25-14.
Tate 2, Milton 0 (JV)
The Tate High School JV volleyball team defeated the Milton Panthers Thursday in Milton, winning in two quick sets with scores of 25-18 and 25-20.
Tate 2, Milton 0 (Freshmen)
The Tate High School freshmen volleyball team earned a decisive win Thursday evening, defeating the Milton Panthers in two sets. The Aggies secured a dominant 25-12 victory in the first set, followed by a strong 25-11 performance to close out the match.
‘Bout To Go To Jail – Escambia Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Charge
September 26, 2025
A previously convicted Escambia County felon that posted a video that he was “bout to go to jail” has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.
Earl Vincent Hudgins III, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Court documents reflect that on February 16, 2025, Hudgins was driving a vehicle when he was stopped for a traffic infraction. A subsequent search uncovered an AR-style firearm loaded with 15 rounds of .300 caliber ammunition, which he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon. Later, law enforcement identified multiple posts on Hudgins’ social media showing him in possession of the same firearm that was located during the traffic stop. Hudgins also posted a video during the traffic stop which was captioned, “Bout to go to jail.”
Hudgins faces up to fifteen years’ in federal prison when he is sentenced on December 16.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Portion Of Schaag Road In Molino
September 25, 2025
**This boil water notice was lifted the morning on Friday, September 26.**
Molino Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice following the repair of broken water main.
The notice is in effect until further notice for Molino Utilities customers on on Schaag Road from Rolling Oaks Drive to Highway 196.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
For any additional information, contact the utility at (850) 587-5538.
This story will be updated with the boil water notice is lifted.
West Quintette Work Delayed, Road Will Likely Remain Closed Until Early November
September 25, 2025
West Quintette Road is now expected to remain closed into early November.
About 950 feet of West Quintette Road has been closed since July 18 and was originally estimated to be ready to reopen on September 6. However, a storm drain installation project underway along West Quintette Road has been extended, and a detour is expected to remain in place until early November.
“Work associated with the West Quintette Road detour is expected to be completed in early November, weather permitting. The project was delayed due to unforeseen conditions during construction, including utility conflicts and coordination,” Kaycee Lagarde, Escambia County strategic communications director, told NorthEscambia.com on Wednesday. “The public’s patience is appreciated as crews work diligently to complete this project as soon as possible.”
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 Quintette Road to the outfall approximately three quarters of a mile south on the east side of Stacey Road.
The project includes replacing the existing system with approximately 350 feet of 4-foot x 10-foot box culvert, and will include 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.
While West Quintette Road is expected to reopen in early November, it is likely that Stacey Road will remain closed for an additional period of time.
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Northview Mini Chief Mini Cheer Clinic Is Friday
September 25, 2025
The Northview Mini Chief Cheer Clinic will be held Friday, September 26, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the school gym.
Registration for participants ages 5-12 is $40, which includes a t-shirt, snack, and a drink.
Campers will learn individual cheer skills, partner stunts, a spirit dance, and will have a lot of fun. They will also have a chance to cheer under the Friday night lights at an upcoming Northview Chiefs football game.
Participants should wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
For more information, contact Lauren M. Godwin at (850) 572-6412 or email lauren.ashleymccall@yahoo.com; or contact Alexis Wilson at (251) 253-3503 or dwilson10@ecsdfl.us.
Former Jay High Contract Employee Charged With Sex Offense For Messages Sent To A Student
September 25, 2025
A contract groundskeeper at Jay High School has been charged with a felony sex offense for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student.
Kevin Ross Dunning, 52, of Jay, was charged with being an authority figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student. He remained in the Santa Rosa County Jail.
A 15-year-old Jay High student told Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she accepted a Facebook friend request sent to her by Dunning, and she recognized him from Jay Elementary where he had worked as a janitor.
Dunning, a contract employee for ABM, was fired on September 9 when the allegations came to light.
“Her previous interactions with him consisted only of casual ‘fist bump’ greetings in passing,” the arrest report states.
Investigators said the girl said that Dunning began to send her private messages using Facebook Messenger. She told deputies that she responded at first “out of politeness but later grew uncomfortable as the messages became more personal and inappropriate.”
Deputies reviewed the Facebook messages. The messages, according to the arrest report, included:
- “I want to hug u but might get in trouble.”
- “I wish I was in high school cause I would have to ask u out.”
- “Sneak off an do some crazy stuff.”
- “Boy an girl stuff.”
- “oh ok well if I was your boyfriend I would have to keep you forever.”
- “If I was your age I would have to keep u as a girlfriend an not cheat.”
- “U r a gorgeous looking lady.”
- “It would have been better if I could have seen u.”
- “Well guess I will let u go luv ya have a good night hopefully I will c you Tuesday.”
Dunning admitted to deputies that he communicated with the girl, but asserted that the messages were not sexual in nature, according to the arrest report. He told deputies that he had known the girl since she was in sixth grade.
“Dunning stated she was the only person who was nice to him and helped him pick up garbage,” the report states.
In a statement, the Santa Rosa County School District said: “Santa Rosa County District Schools acted swiftly to ensure this individual was no longer employed or present on any district campus and referred this matter to state agencies and local law enforcement. We are working closely with ABM and law enforcement to ensure all appropriate actions are taken. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority. As this is an active law enforcement matter, further inquiries should be directed to the appropriate authorities.”
ABM said in a released statement: “The safety of the students, clients, and communities we serve is of the utmost importance and we have a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate conduct of any kind. The individual underwent and cleared the required background checks. He is no longer employed with our company.”