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PensaKeyla! Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson Makes American Idol Top 3
Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson has reached the top 3 on American Idol, which means Keyla Fest is on for Wednesday.
Monday night, Richardson performed Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep – Mountain High” and Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City.”
“Ms. PensaKeyla” is how host Ryan Seacrest announced her in the top 3.
Now, the free Keyla Fest is on for [...]
Cantonment Woman, Working As Daycare Director, Charged With Failing To Report Child Abuse
A Cantonment woman, director of a Pensacola daycare, has been charged with failing to report the suspected abuse of two children.
Teanesha Latoria Woods, 40, was charged with felony failing to report suspected child abuse. She was released on a $3,000 bond. According to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, she was director of Children’s Pointe Learning [...]
ECSO: Walnut Hill Man Charged After Tossing Meth During Traffic Stop
A Walnut Hill man was arrested after allegedly throwing meth from a vehicle during a traffic stop.
Anthony Michael Williams, 53, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) without a prescription, felony tampering with evidence, driving while license suspended, and failing to register a motor vehicle. He was also issued a citation for [...]
State Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Fatal Cantonment House Fire
The cause of an early April fire that claimed one life in Cantonment remains under investigation.
The fire was reported just after 8 p.m. April 6 on Arena Road, about a quarter of a mile west of County Road 97.
The house was involved with heavy fire when firefighters arrived a few moments later, and the adult [...]
Northview’s Season Ends In Regional Semifinals
Northview was at bat, down 9-7 in the bottom of the seventh with the bases loaded with one out. Everybody in the dugout was up and loud. A standing-room only Chiefs family cheered. There wasn’t a cloud in the blue skies over Bratt on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball. A regional championship for the [...]
Why Is Highway 29 One Lane In Each Direction For A Highway 97 Project?
Why is Highway 29 down to one lane in each direction for a Highway 97 project?
A week ago, northbound and southbound traffic on Highway 29 was shifted to a single lane in each direction at Highway 97 in Molino.
The work is a key component of a larger $14 million resurfacing and improvement project. The initiative [...]
Central Water Works Awarded $45K Federal Planning Grant
USDA Rural Development has awarded a $45,000 grant to Central Water Works.
Central was awarded the $45,000 predevelopment planning grant to assist with the initial phases of an infrastructure improvement project.
Central will use the grant to prepare a preliminary engineering report and an environmental report on several proposed system upgrades, including:
New storage tank at the Central [...]
Mother Of Cantonment Murder Suspect Charged With Helping Him Flee
An Alabama woman is being charged with helping her son flee following a mid-April murder in Cantonment.
Sonya Nicole Cross-McAdoo is charged with accessory to murder after the fact. She’s currently in the Montgomery County (AL) Jail on a parole violation charge and awaiting extradition back to Escambia County.
Her son, 29-year old Devaughn Kentrell Williamson is [...]
Update: ECSO Says Reported School Bus Incident In Bratt Was A TicTok Challenge
A reported suspicious incident involving a 10-year-old student in Bratt that occurred Thursday afternoon has been determined to have been teenagers participating in a TikTok challenge, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said mid-afternoon on Friday.
The Bratt Elementary School student had just gotten off his school bus on North Highway 99 near Highway 168. The incident [...]
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Tonight: North Escambia Community Forum With FDOT On Transportation Issues
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Century Utility Customers Receiving Dramatically Higher Bills After Rate Hikes
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Warm And Mostly Sunny Today; Rain By Thursday
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Century Leaders Make Personal Donations to Northview Construction Academy For Town Bat Houses
Century Mayor Ben Boutwell and Town Administrator Dave Murzin made personal donations on Monday to the Northview High School Building...
Escambia County Man Indicted On Federal Fentanyl, Meth Charges After Undercover Sting
An Escambia County man has been indicted on federal drug distribution charges after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover law enforcement...
Northview Lady Chiefs Look For Regional Semifinal Win Tonight
The Northview Lady Chiefs open regional semifinal play this evening at Northview. The Chiefs will take on the Holmes County Blue Devils...
Ernest Ward Middle Inducts New Honor Society Members
New members were inducted last Friday into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School. The NJHS...
First Responders Sunday Honors Local Heroes and Their Families
The annual First Responders Sunday was held on Sunday at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church to honor the brave men and women who serve Escambia...
Here Are This Weeks Road Construction Slow Down Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform...
Florida Gas Prices Rise 40 Cents, Set New Four-Year High
Florida gas prices surged 40 cents per gallon last week, going from $3.94 gallon on Monday to $4.34 gallon on Sunday, according to...
Wahoos Win Fifth In A Row As Manager Prada Reaches Milestone In Style
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their fifth game in a row on Sunday afternoon, beating the Biloxi Shuckers 9-4 and securing manager...
Northview Chiefs Split With Chipley Tigers To Force Sunday Regional Decider
The Northview Chiefs dropped their first regional semifinal game to the Chipley Tigers 10-3 Saturday afternoon, but the Chiefs doubled...
Northview Softball Regional Rescheduled For Tuesday
Northview’s regional opener has been rescheduled from Thursday to Tuesday, due to a high chance of rain currently in the forecast...
Northview Musicians Take Part In Northwest Florida Honor Band Performance
Several Northview High School band members took part in the Northwest Florida Small School Honor Band on Saturday afternoon at Milton...
Holmes County Takes Jay Out Of Regional Hunt
The Holmes County Blue Devils defeated the Jay Royals in two close contests on Saturday in the Rural regional semifinals. Holmes County...
Escambia County Seeks Volunteer for Planning Board Appointment
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered...
Lewis Jr., Blue Wahoos Sweep Doubleheader Over Shuckers
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos swept the Biloxi Shuckers in a doubleheader on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to a season-high...
NAS Pensacola Reopens Areas Of Public Interest Seven Days A Week
After being closed to the general public for over a month, NAS Pensacola has reopened areas of public interest seven days a week. Areas...
Splash Pad And Pickleball: Ribbon Cut On Upgraded Beulah Park
A ribbon cutting was held on Friday for an upgraded Beulah Regional Park. Park improvements include a new splash pad, four new pickleball...
Create a Special Card For Mom Today At The Molino Library
Stop by the Molino Library between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and make a special card for mom to show just how much you care. Use the...
Blue Wahoos Rained Out Friday; Double Header On Saturday
Friday’s game at Blue Wahoos Stadium between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Biloxi Shuckers was postponed due to rain. The...
Cantonment Felon Facing Federal Firearms Indictments
A Cantonment felon has been indicted on federal gun charges. Jesse Allen Hudson, 43, was indicted for one count of possession of...
Northview Lady Chiefs Blank Jay For District Title (With Gallery)
The Northview Lady Chiefs shut out the Jay Royals 7-0 on Thursday night to win the Rural District 1 championship — the Lady Chiefs’...
Parker Layfield Named Tate Rodeo Queen; Rodeo Is Friday, Saturday Nights
Tate High School senior Parker Layfield has been named the 2026 Tate FFA Alumni Foundation rodeo queen. First runner-up was Kinsley...
Tate Junior Honor Society Project Benefits Ronald McDonald House Families
A recent Tate High School National Junior Honor Society service project benefited dozens of families at the Ronald McDonald House...
Rain Delays Northview Regional Games To Saturday, Possibly Sunday
The Northview Chiefs will host the Chipley Tigers in the Rural Division semifinals in a best-of-three series, but Friday’s game...
Blue Wahoos Overcome Early Deficit, Stun Shuckers 9-6
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell behind 5-0 in the top of the first inning, but chipped away and eventually prevailed in a 9-6 victory...
Louisiana Teen Arrested For Fleeing Deputies, Crashing into Innocent Driver
A Louisiana teen was arrested after fleeing from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and crashing into an innocent driver,...
DUI Manslaughter Arrest Made For 117 MPH Crash That Killed Teen On Highway 29 In Cantonment
An Escambia County man has been arrested for a high-speed DUI crash that claimed the life of a teenager in Cantonment last November. Terrell...
FDLE: Beulah Man Used AI To Create Child Porn; Facing Nine Felonies
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a Beulah man Tuesday following an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence...
North Escambia Community Forum With FDOT On Transportation Issues Next Week
State Representative Michelle Salzman, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will host a Community...
