ECUA Reports 5,500 Gallon Sewage Spill On Pine Forest Road In Cantonment
December 22, 2025
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UPDATE: On Monday, ECUA updated the total volume of the spill to 5,500 gallons, with 5,300 gallons recovered with vacuum trucks.
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Sunday on Pine Forest Road in Cantonment.
The 1,000 gallon spill was due to a broken force main in the 2800 block of Pine Forest Road, just south of West Roberts Road, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The spill occurred between 2-8 p.m. on Sunday.
After crews recovered the remains of the spill, they cleaned and sprayed the area with biocide, according to ECUA.
Ransom Middle Students Enjoy PBIS Holiday Celebration
December 22, 2025
Ransom Middle School celebrated student achievement lst week with a PBIS Holiday event designed to reward positive behavior.
Students donned festive reindeer antlers and holiday lights while gathering to decorate wooden ornaments and stars.
Along with the crafts, students enjoyed a cookies and refreshments.
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Letters To Santa From Bratt Elementary Second Graders
December 22, 2025
NorthEscambia.com asked second grade students at Bratt Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have already been forwarded to Santa to make sure he knows all their special wishes.
Students in the classes of Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Estes, and Mrs. Ward wrote letters to Santa.
For all of the letters, click here.
Jim Allen Elementary Students Celebrate ‘Grinch Day’
December 22, 2025
Jim Allen Elementary School held a “Grinch Day’ before Christmas Break. Students wore green or dressed like their favorite Grinch characters.
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Annual Christmas Parade Held In Beulah (With Gallery)
December 21, 2025
Crowds lined miles of roadways around Beulah Saturday afternoon for the annual Beulah Christmas Parade.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Parade goers enjoyed plenty of throws and entries that included the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, churches and community organizations, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Goats In Pajamas, Acres Of Christmas Lights, Hayride And More At Bratt Ranch
December 21, 2025
The Runamuck Ranch in Bratt has tens of thousands of Christmas lights, and you are invited to stop by and see them, take a hayride, enjoy a warm fire and treats, and more.
And see the goats in pajamas, including twin boys born about a week ago.
The lights display will be open Tuesday, Christmas, and Friday from 5:30 until 9 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Nestled on three or four acres in the woods off Rigby Road, the display is walk-through (not a drive-through). Admission and parking are free, but donations are accepted.
Visitors walk a short distance from the parking lot down a lighted path and cross a small foot bridge into the Christmas wonderland. It’s in an open, park-like setting with lots of lights, inflatables, and other displays.
Concessions are available — hot cocoa, S’mores, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, water and coffee including lattes and Americanos. There are picnic tables and lounge chairs
Runamuck Ranch is located at 4951 Rigby Road in Bratt (about 1.5 miles from Bratt Elementary). Take Still Road south off West Highway 4 turn left on Rigby Road and look for the signs and lights. (We found that Google Maps was a bit off on the location; click here for a map to the driveway.)
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The Christmas lights display and goats in pajamas at Runamuck Ranch in Bratt on Saturday night, December 20.. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Saturday Afternoon Highway 95A Wreck
December 21, 2025
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
The crash happened about 3:20 p.m. just north of Highway 29. At least one person was transported by Escambia EMA with minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Win Niceville Christmas Tournament
December 21, 2025
The Tate Aggies won the Niceville Christmas Tournament.
The Aggies beat Cumberland County 83-72, d Charles Henderson 67-62, an claimed the tournament title with an 86-56 championship win over Niceville.
Marcus Cooper was named Tate’s MVP of the game, and Kade Calderon was named MVP of the Niceville Christmas Tournament.
After the Christmas break, the Tate Aggies will be back in action January 6 at the Washington Wildcats.
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Photos: ‘Holiday With The Horses’ (And Santa) At Cantonment Horse Rescue
December 21, 2025
Santa Claus made a special appearance Saturday for “Holidays with Horses” at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment.
Click here for a photo gallery.
The free event took place at the non-profit horse rescue on East Chipper Road. Photos with Santa were available for a donation, and attendees were invited to visit with the rescue’s full-sized and miniature horses.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FHP: Traffic Stop On Pine Forest Road Leads To DUI, Drug And Weapon Charges
December 21, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man for DUI, drug, and firearm charges Saturday on Pine Forest Road.
Troopers were conducting a speed enforcement operation when they stopped 28-year-old Kordell DeShawn Johnson for doing 60 mph in his Jeep in a 45 mph zone. Johnson told troopers that he had marijuana and a firearm in his vehicle.
He exited the vehicle, and a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine was removed from his waistband, according to FHP. A book bag in the vehicle was located and searched; troopers reported finding 98 grams of marijuana, a scale, baggies, and rolling papers. Johnson also had a “large amount” of cash in small denominations on his person.
He was taken into custody after a DUI investigation.
Johnson was charged with DUI, no driver’s license, carrying a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and trafficking in marijuana. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.