Northview Beats Central 46-8 (With Gallery)
September 13, 2025
Northview brought home a big win from Santa Rosa County on Friday night as the Chiefs beat Central 46-8.
Northview was first on the board with a Nate Duffy touchdown and a good two-point conversion to make it 8-0. In the second quarter, Easten Odom added another TD for the Chiefs as they rolled on to spoil senior night for the Jaguars.
It was the first win for Doug Vickery as Northview’s head coach as they improved to 1-3; Central fell to 0-4.
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Next week, Central will look for their first “W” as they host Rocky Bayou. Northview will welcome Holmes County to Bratt for homecoming.
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Sheriff Explains Open Carry Need To Knows Points After Florida Law Ruled Unconstitutional
September 13, 2025
Now that local law enforcement agencies have said that they will stop enforcing Florida’s open carry law after it was found unconstitutional by a state appeals court, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is clarifying some need to know points.
Simons said private property and business owners still have the right to prohibit open carry on their premises and may trespass individuals who do not comply.
Also, open carry remains prohibited by law in specific locations, including:
- Government meetings (county commission, city council, etc.)
- Law enforcement agencies
- Courthouses
- Polling places
- School properties
- Jail facilities
- Airport passenger terminals
“As always we urge all citizens of Escambia County to exercise their rights with sound judgment, respect, and responsibility,” Simmons said on Friday.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pensacola Police Department all said they will not enforce the state law banning the open carry of firearms. The move follows a decision Monday by the First District Court of Appeal that found the law unconstitutional.
Read more: Local Law Enforcement Will No Longer Enforce Florida’s Open Carry Law
Read more: In Local Case, State Appeals Court Rules Open Carry of Firearms Is Protected By The Constitution
Milton Slips Past Tate 3-0 (With Gallery)
September 13, 2025
The Tate Aggies and Milton Panthers were the only two unbeaten teams in the two-county area heading into Friday night’s showdown in Milton.
The night was a defensive battle, with the Panthers, under former Tate head coach Ronnie Douglas, pulling out a 3-0 win with a late field goal in the fourth quarter.
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Milton (4-0) will travel to Navarre (0-3) next Friday night, while the Aggies (3-1) will host West Florida (3-1) for homecoming at Pete Gindl Stadium.
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Tate High AJROTC Honors 9/11 Victims
September 13, 2025
by C/CPT James Hewett, Aggie Battalion, Public Relations Officer (S-5)
On September 11, 2025, J.M. Tate High School’s Army JROTC program held a memorial ceremony to honor and remember the lives lost during the attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony consisted of a wreath being placed at the foot of a half-staff American flag at 8:15am. For the remainder of the school day, sixteen cadets served twenty minute shifts dressed in their Class A uniform. They walked with intention marking twenty-one steps and twenty-one second pauses at each passing of the wreath. This presentation lasted continuously for six hours and was a sight to behold. Tate High School appreciates the dedication of their AJROTC Cadets and instructors, MAJ Hill and MSG Kyser, for what they have done to engage our campus community in commemorating the 24th anniversary of 9/11.
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High School Football Scoreboard
September 13, 2025
Here are high school football scorers from across the North Escambia area.
Florida
- Milton 3, Tate 0 [Story, photos...]
- Northview 46, Central 8 [Story, photos...]
- Baker 29, Jay 20
- Choctaw 28, Pine Forest 0
- West Florida 35, Walton 5
- Bay 28, Escambia 14
- Pensacola Catholic 17, Montgomery Catholic 6
- Pensacola High 49, Destin 9
- Panama City Mosley 36, Navarre 16
- Washington 14, Fort Walton Beach 7 (Thursday)
- Pace (Bye)
- Gulf Breeze (Bye)
ALABAMA
- T.R. Miller 27, Flomaton 10
- Mobile Christian 29, Escambia County (Atmore) 18
- W.S. Neal 44, Orange Beach 15
- Escambia Academy 44, Southern Prep Academy 12 (Thursday)
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Central 46-8 Friday night at Central. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Highway 97 Crash Claims Life Of 29-Year-Old Cantonment Man
September 12, 2025
A two-vehicle collision Friday morning on Highway 97 near Davisville claimed the life of a 29-year old Cantonment man.
A fully loaded dump truck and an SUV collided about a third of a mile south of Meadows Road shortly before 7 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the Cantonment man’s SUV was northbound on Highway 97 as the dump truck was traveling southbound when the SUV veered into the path of the dump truck. Troopers said the dump truck driver swerved in an attempt to avoid the crash. The dump truck overturned after the collision.
The Cantonment man was pronounced deceased on the scene, and the dump truck driver, a 62-year-old Pensacola man, was airlifted by AirCare 2 helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with minor injuries.
Highway 97 was closed for several hours for the crash investigation and to clean up tons of small gravel that spilled from the dump truck.
RELATED STORY: Multiple People Injured In Highway 97 Crash
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Updated: Three People Injured In Highway 97 Crash
September 12, 2025
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 just north of Kansas Road Friday morning.
The crash involved a car and a pickup truck around 8:00 a.m. about 3.5 miles south of an unrelated fatal crash on Highway 97.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that a pickup truck driven southbound by a 72-year old McDavid man veered into into the northbound lane and collided with a car.
The pickup truck driver received only minor injuries and refused medical treatment. The driver of the silver car, a 68-year-old Cantonment woman, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with serious injuries. Her 63-year-old male passenger was also transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
RELATED STORY: Highway 97 Crash Claims One Man’s Life
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One Injured In Crash Near Jim Allen Elementary (With Gallery)
September 12, 2025
One person was injured in a crash Thursday afternoon near Jim Allen Elementary School on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
A pickup truck apparently collided with a Chevrolet SUV on Highway 95A just off Highway 29. Witnesses said the pickup continued on Highway 95A until the driver lost control just north of Jim Allen, left the road and crashed into a tree and utility pole at the Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery adjacent to the school. A utility pole was snapped in the collision.
The driver of the pickup was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details.
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ECSO K-9 Named After Deputy Murdered On Duty In 1966
September 12, 2025
Recently, Escambia County resident Mark Butler had the honor of meeting Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Mallory. K-9 Mallory was named in honor of Butler’s great uncle, Joseph Mallory Gassman, who was killed in the line of duty while serving with the ECSO on January 30, 1966.
Glassman was stabbed as he attempted to arrested a wanted fugitive for aggravated assault. He had served with the ECSO for nine years and was survived by his wife and three children.
The fugitive was later arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol and sentenced death but was murdered in jail by his cellmate.
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Freshman And JV Triumph As Tate Volleyball Takes On Pace
September 12, 2025
The Tate Aggies volleyball program had a fantastic night against the Pace Patriots, with the freshmen and JV squads securing impressive victories, while the varsity team fought an epic five-set battle.
Pace 3, Tate 2
The Tate Aggies dropped five-set volleyball thriller 3-2 Thursday night at Pace.
The Patriots got off to a quick start, taking the first set with a score of 25-20.
However, the Aggies responded battling back to win the second set, 25-21. After dropping the third set 25-21, Tate responded with a dominant fourth set victory of 25-19 to force a decisive fifth set. Pace took the final set 15-10.
Tate 2, Pace 0 (JV)
The Tate Aggies junior varsity volleyball team made a statement with a decisive two-set victory against the Pace Patriots.
The Aggies came out strong in the first set, showcasing their skill and teamwork to win with a score of 25-19.
Maintaining their momentum and control of the match, Tate dominated the second set. The JV team closed out the match with a convincing 25-8 victory.
Tate 2, Pace 1 (Freshmen)
The Tate Aggies freshman volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-0 victory against the Pace Patriots in a three-set match.
The first set was a nail-biter, with both teams trading points. Pace ultimately edged out the Aggies, winning a close one with a score of 27-25.
The Aggies came back strong in the second set, dominating with a score of 25-21 to even the match.
In the third and final set saw Tate won decisively with a score of 15-7, securing the match victory.