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.
Never Forget: First Responders Gather For 9/11 Memorial Breakfast
September 12, 2025
A 9/11 breakfast to honor first responders was held Thursday morning at the Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton.
First responders from Escambia counties in Florida and Alabama attended the event. The guest speaker was former Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue Chief Patrick Grace.
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Escambia Fire Rescue Remembers 9/11
September 12, 2025
Escambia County Fire Rescue gathered Thursday morning to remember the lives lost on September 11. 2001.
Fire Chief Adam Harrison, members of the ECFR Honor Guard, and Public Safety staff joined for a moment of silence, reflection and prayer in remembrance of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
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Wahoos Miss Chances In Extra-Inning Loss (With Gallery)
September 12, 2025
Local Law Enforcement Will No Longer Enforce Florida’s Open Carry Law
September 11, 2025
Local law enforcement agencies said Thursday morning that they will stop enforcing Florida’s open carry law.
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.
“Recently, the First District Court of Appeals declared Florida Statute 790.053 (Open Carry Ban) unconstitutional. While it is possible that the State of Florida could appeal this ruling, it seems unlikely. As such, I am instructing my deputies to no longer enforce the open carry ban found in FSS 790.053,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said Thursday morning.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Pensacola Police Department also said they will comply with the court decision.
New Military And Veteran Resource Center To Expand Into Century
September 11, 2025
A soon-to-open military and veterans resource center in Milton will expand with services, in Century.
The “Mission Next Center,” which opens later this year in Milton, is a partnership with the VetCV Foundation.
“We have one of the largest veteran populations in Florida,” said Rep. Michelle Salzman. “As a veteran myself, it has always been one of my priorities to try to help veterans however I can. Creating a resource center that provides care for that veteran not just for the education, or for the benefits that you receive from the federal government, but maybe you need a wheelchair ramp, maybe you need help on getting to and from doctors appointments or whatever the case may be.”
“There’s a lot of nonprofits out there that don’t have a way to connect. So, we’ve created that, I think.”
“There are a lot of fantastic organizations that are ready to do a tremendous amount of work,” said VetCV Foundation Chairman and Secretary Niels Andersen. “We are just excited about this.”
The Milton location is expected to open in October in donated space at Pensacola State College in Milton and will soon thereafter offer services at space in Century donated by PSC. More details on the Century opening will be available here on NorthEscambia.com as the date nears.
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Preorder Northview High Homecoming Day Sack Lunches By Friday
September 11, 2025
The Northview FFA Alumni is selling sack lunches for NHS Homecoming Parade day, Friday, September 19.
Meal options include either a pulled pork sandwich meal for $12 or a hot dog meal for $8. All meals include the entrée of choice, chips, dessert, and a water. Lunches will be available for pick up from First Baptist Church of Bratt on Friday, September 19 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Meals will only be available by preordering online here. The deadline to order and for payment is 4 p.m. on Friday, September 12.
All proceeds will benefit the Northview FFA Alumni, which helps provide scholarships, travel funding, and more for members of the Northview FFA Chapter. For more information, email nhsffaalumni@gmail.com.