FDLE Arrests Cantonment Man On 20 Child Porn Charges
June 10, 2026
A 76-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on child pornorgrapy charges.
William Dale Harris was charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $85,000.
The investigation began when agents received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), reporting that an unknown user uploaded over 120 files containing images depicting the sexual abuse of children to a Google account. Agents traced the associated IP address to Harris’s residence.
Agents conducted a residential search warrant at Harris’ address on Eden Lane and seized multiple electronic devices for forensic review. Initial review of the account confirmed Harris as the owner, and identified files of child sexual abuse material that were downloaded from a social media platform, according to FDLE.
“William Harris admitted he had downloaded chiid pomography In the past. William Harris stated that he downloaded the child pornography off Instagram Thread,” the FDLE report states, adding that he admitted ownership of the Gmail account associated with the allegations.
The Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement assisted with the search warrant.
The investigation remains active.
Century Man Arrested For Kidnapping After Altercation At Graffiti Bridge
June 10, 2026
A 23-year-old Century man was arrested early Sunday morning following an alleged physical altercation at Wayside Park (Graffiti Bridge) in Pensacola.
According to an arrest report from the Pensacola Police Department, De’Von Mekhi Malik White was taken into custody after independent witness accounts and video footage showed him attempting to forcibly pull and push a woman into the backseat of a Jeep. The victim could be heard screaming for him to stop during the incident.
The victim described White has her “baby daddy”, according to the report.
White was charged with felony kidnapping-false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic violence battery. He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $1,500.
Officers noted that two children were present inside the vehicle while the altercation took place
During the investigation, police reported recovered a firearm from White’s vehicle.
‘I’d Need To Have Heart Surgery’ — Aggie Nation, Community Rally For Tate Softball Player
June 9, 2026
Aggie Nation and the local community are rallying behind a Tate Lady Aggies who is undergoing open heart surgery.
Mykamia “MyMy” Padgett, an incoming Tate High School senior and Alabama State University commit, said softball meant everything to her, even as her world came crashing down a few months ago.
“During a fairly intense game mid-season, everything changed. After the first inning, I felt fatigue and suddenly passed out soon after exiting the field,” Padgett said. “Waking up with everyone around me was overwhelming and scary. My mom rushed me to the hospital, not having any idea the news we’d later on received. After seeing a cardiologist, I got news no athlete would want to hear, that I was out for the season indefinitely”
“And I’d need to have heart surgery.”
“I’ve dealt with my fair share of sports-related injuries or soreness before, but this is by far the scariest thing I’ve been told. To get the special care I need, I’m being referred to a heart surgeon in Orlando where I’ll have my surgery, and stay for a week to recover before traveling home.”
“Even though it doesn’t get easier as the day gets closer, I’m staying focused on my recovery and love for the game. More than anything, I’m putting my faith in God, trusting that He will give me strength to get through this like He has every other challenge in my life.”
This evening, June 9, The Tate Softball Aggies will open their Summer Ball season with all concessions proceeds benefiting Padgett. Tate will host West Florida at 5 p.m., and Northview 1 will face West Florida to follow at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. Tate will host Northview 1 in game three.
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Day One: Here’s Who Qualified To Run For Office
June 9, 2026
Monday was the first day of qualifying for candidate to be on the 2026 ballot in Escambia County.
Candidates must qualify noon on Friday.
The following candidates have qualified as of 5 p.m., June 8:
Escambia County Commissioner (Partisan)
- District 2 – Glenn Dorsey (REP)
- District 2 – Mike Kohler (REP)
- District 2 – EErica King (Write-In)
- District 4 – Ashlee Hofberger (REP)
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (Partisan)
- District 2 – Lois Benson (REP)
Escambia County School Board (Nonpartisan)
- District 1 – Kevin Adams
- District 1 – Erin Toler
- District 2 – Paul H. Fetsko
- District 3 – David Williams
- District 3 – Isaac L. Williams
City of Pensacola, Mayor (Nonpartisan)
- Ann Hill
- D.C. Reeves
- Jermaine J. Williams
Pensacola City Council (Nonpartisan)
- District 2 – Charles Bare
- District 2 – Sherri Myers
- District 4 – Brian Cole
- District 4 – Boyce White
- District 6 – Allison Patton
Santa Rosa Island Authority (Nonpartisan)
- Steven Luppert
The following candidate pre-filed on Monday, June 8:
Century Town Council (Nonpartisan)
- Seat 4 – John Bass
Flomaton Man Killed In Monday Morning Crash Near Century
June 8, 2026
A 20-year-old Flomaton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash just outside of Century on Monday morning.
The car was traveling southwest on Fannie Road when the driver lost control in a curve and left the roadway to the south. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver overcorrected, striking a tree. The vehicle went through a metal fence, hit another tree, and then rotated, coming to rest on its passenger side leaning against a house and catching fire.
Arriving firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the small engine compartment fire before it spread to the remainder of the vehicle or the house.
“The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. He was pinned under the car. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.” FHP said. “Family arrived on scene and (were) notified.”
There were no other occupants in the vehicle, and no other injuries reported.
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The house sustained minor damage, with the front porch shifted by the crash.
The Century, Molino and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, Newman’s Ambulance, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and Flomaton Police Department were among those that responded.
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Qualifying Week For Three Century Town Council Seats Begins Monday
June 8, 2026
Three Century Town Council seats will appear on the 2026 ballot, with candidates required to qualify by noon on Friday.
The seats up for election this year are:
- Seat 3: Held by incumbent Shelisa Abraham. She prefiled for the seat last September, but must complete the qualification process this week.
- Seat 4: Held by incumbent John Bass.
- Seat 5: Held by incumbent Sparkie Harrison.
The official qualifying period will begin at noon, Monday, June 8, and end at noon, Friday, June 12. Qualifying takes place at the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in Pensacola, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. A special in-person qualifying event will be held on June 10 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Century Town Hall, 7995 North Century Boulevard.
If three or more candidates qualify for a seat on the Century Town Council, the seat will appear on the primary election ballot on August 18. Any required runoff election, along with the election for seats with just two candidates, will be during the general election on November 3.
If there is only one qualified candidate for a seat, that person will be deemed elected. Council seat 1, held by Dynette Lewis, and Council seat 2, held by Henry Cunningham, will appear on the 2030 ballot, along with the office of mayor.
The term of office for the mayor or a council seat in Century is four years.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Tax Collector Office Wins Statewide Donate Life Photo Contest Award
June 8, 2026
The Escambia County Tax Collector Molino office won the Donate Life Florida Small Offices public vote photo contest.
Driver’s license offices across Florida participated in the National Donate Life Month campaign, “Leave a Legacy.” As part of this campaign, offices brought the theme to life by creating meaningful displays, many featuring trees and leaves, to symbolize how one donor can create a lasting impact.
The statewide contest was an effort to increase awareness for Donate Life while also fundraising for organ and tissue donation education.
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