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Escambia County Man Charged With Threatening President Donald Trump
An Escambia County man has been charged for making criminal threats against President Donald Trump.
Markus Edward Hamlett, 46, was indicted in federal court on one count of threatening the president of the United States.
According to federal court documents, Hamlett made threats to the life of President Donald Trump via emails, phone calls, and in person.
The [...]
Elected Or Appointed School Superintendent? Escambia Commission To Consider Ballot Referendum
The Escambia County Commission will take the next step this week to potentially a referendum on the ballot in 2026 to again ask voters if they want an elected or appointed superintendent.
The Escambia County School board voted 3-2 on February 18, 2025, to place a referendum on the general election ballot to send the question [...]
Highway 97 Resurfacing Project Begins In March, Including Drainage Improvements At Highway 29
A near $14.3 million resurfacing and stormwater project will begin in March on Highway 97 from Davisville to Molino.
The project will include resurfacing 22 miles of Highway 97, a state road, from the Florida-Alabama state line in Davisville and Atmore to Highway 29 in Molino. Existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, and paved shoulders will be [...]
County Administrator Rejects Board Recommendation, To Name Christal Bell-Rivera Next Library Director
Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno will not accept the recommendation of the West Florida Library Board of Governance (BOG) for the next director of the West Florida Public Libraries.
As we reported last week, the committee recommended Bradley Vinson, current coordinator of media services for the Escambia County School District, as its top choice to run [...]
New Bank Proposed For Nine Mile At Milestone
A new bank with a drive-up ATM is being proposed on West Nine Mile Road, at Milestone in Cantonment.
The freestanding bank is planned for 0 Milestone Boulevard, which is on the corner of West Nine Mile Road and Milestone, next door to the Wendy’s restaurant. The 3,333-square-foot structure will be on a parcel that is [...]
Century Clarifies Waste Collection Rules; Announces Upcoming Bulk Pickup Dates
The Town of Century is reminding solid waste customers to use the proper can, and it has released upcoming bulk collection dates with new provider Waste Pro.
Proper Can Use
Yard waste is collected in a green cart with a black lid on Tuesdays, and garbage is collected in a green cart with a blue lid on [...]
50th Anniversary Celebrated: Tate Aggies 1976 State Champion Baseball Team
Before Friday night’s matchup between the Tate Aggies and Escambia Gators at Blue Wahoos Stadium, 1970s state championship teams from both schools were honored.
Tate was the home team and celebrated the 50th anniversary of its 1976 Class 4A team. Escambia honored its 1972 and 1974 Class 4A championship teams. At the time, 4A was the [...]
Man Arrested For Lewd Act Near Cantonment Bus Stop 11 Days After Jail Release For Sex Crime
An Escambia County man was arrested on Friday for a lewd act near a Cantonment school bus stop, just 11 days after he was released from jail for another sex crime.
Errice Lewis Rutledge, 36, was charged with indecent exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior in the presence of a victim under the age of 16.
The [...]
Federal Sentencing Delayed For Walnut Hill Man With Manifesto, Killing Spree Target List
Federal sentencing for a Walnut Hill man who accidentally shot himself in July has been delayed. His sentencing was previously set for Thursday.
Joshua Dean Hardy, 26, pleaded guilty last year in federal court to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm under the National Firearms Act (NFA), specifically two unregistered and unserialized silencers and [...]
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Century CRA Eyes Plan To Tackle Blighted Areas
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met Monday night to plot a course forward for improving a blighted area of the town. The...
Trash Fire Reignites, Destroys Flomaton Workshop And Tractors
Fire destroyed a freestanding workshop near Flomaton on Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 1:30 p.m. in the 200 block...
Sunny, Highs Around 80
A stretch of warm, spring-like weather continues across the region this week as high temperatures climb into the lower 80s. While...
It’s Book Fair Week At Bratt Elementary; Every Student Able TO Shop With PTA Support
t’s Scholastic Book Fair week at Bratt Elementary School, and every student will have a chance to shop thanks to the Bratt PTA. Family...
Escambia Man Sentenced To Decade In Prison On Drug, Firearm Charges
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison on narcotics and firearms charges. Timothy Lamar McGee, 43,...
Wednesday: Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market In Molino
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino two days this month with a variety of fresh produce. Millie will be at the Molino...
Reminder: Barth, Molino Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in a portion of Barth and Molino will take place Wednesday, March 4. All items for pickup at...
Update: ECSO Locates Missing, Endangered Woman Last Seen In Cantonment
UPDATE: Mary Edith Hudson has been safely located. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered...
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Return
The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards returned to their towers Saturday for the 2026 lifeguard season. Initially, Casino Beach will be staffed...
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named their January Students and Employee of the Month. Pictured (L-R) with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger,...
Tow Truck Driver Honored for Stopping Wrong-Way Driver on I-110
Last month, a routine night at work turned into a life-saving intervention for a tow truck driver in Escambia County. At about 10:30...
Cantonment’s ESA South Named A National Top-Performing Construction Company
Cantonment’s ESA South has been ranked 220 nationally on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers lists and...
Oil Prices Rise in Overnight Trading; Florida Gas Prices Face Uncertainty
Florida gas prices face new uncertainty this week as crude oil markets surged when trading opened Sunday night. U.S. crude oil prices...
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named its January Students of the Month. Pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill, they are James Smith...
Pensacola Sports Honors Local Athletes, From Tate Cheerleaders To Olympians
From the Tate High School cheerleaders to a state champion lifter from Jay High School to pro athletes and Olympians, Pensacola Sports...
Tate High School Meats Evaluation Team Takes Third At Florida State Fair
The Tate High School FFA Meats Science Evaluation team earned third place at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Madison Wise earned...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Ice Flyers Fall Short To Birmingham Saturday Night
The Ice Flyers were unable to find the equalizer Saturday night, falling 2-0 to the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday night at the Hangar. After...
Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Aggies Shut Out The Escambia Gators
The Tate Aggies shut out the Escambia Gators 10-0 Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium Conner Dethlefs and Cooper Halfacre had three...
Jay Royals Finish Historic Season As Rural State Runners-up
The Jay Royals girls basketball team wrapped up a stellar season Friday night as the FHSAA Rural Classification State Runners-up. The...
Friday Night: Niceville Edges Tate Softball; Northview Softball and Baseball Drop Away Games
Here are North Escambia ara high school baseball and softball scores from Friday night. SOFTBALL Niceville 3, Tate 2 Niceville defeated...
Ice Flyers Fall To Birmingham (With Gallery)
The Ice Flyers fell 4-1 to the Birmingham Bulls on Dino Race Night at the Hangar. Birmingham opened the scoring when Kyren Gronick...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests After Contraband Tossed Over Prison Fence
A coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two men Thursday following a high-speed pursuit that...
Northview Run Rules Defending State Champion Holmes County
Northview 14, Holmes County 1 The Northview Chiefs run-ruled the defending Rural Class state champion Holmes County Blue Devils 14-1...
Eight Ascend Performance Materials Mechanics Earn National Certifications
Eight mechanics at Ascend Performance Materials were recently recognized for achieving a major professional milestone by passing the...
Wahoos Stadium Win: Tate Beats Fort Walton
Tate 4, Fort Walton 1 The Tate Aggies beat the Fort Walton Beach Vikings 4-1 on Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Lance Brady...
Road Trips: Northview Chiefs Beat Destin 18-2; Tate Falls To Niceville By One
Northview 18, Destin 2 The Northview Chiefs hit the road and bit the Destin Sharks 18-2 on Thursday night. Kylie Langham went 3-5...
Application Deadline Extended For 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program
Escambia County has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides an opportunity...
Tate Aggies Lacrosse Beats Washington 12-7
Tate High School Girls Lacrosse earned a bit 12-7 win at the Washington Wildcats on Thursday night. The Aggies were coming off losses...
Suspect In 2022 Century Pregnant Woman Battery Case Caught During Hwy 29 Traffic Stop
An Atmore man was arrested in Pensacola recently after a traffic stop revealed multiple active warrants, including one for the alleged...
West Florida Libraries Board Names Top Choices For New Library System Director
The West Florida Libraries Board of Governance (BOG) has recommended a new director for the library system. The board recommended...
UWF, Escambia Westgate Partner For Hands-On Applied Behavior Analysis
The University of West Florida Center for Behavior Analysis has launched a new hands-on learning opportunity for graduate students...
