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Five Years Later: Molino Cold Case Murder Remains Unsolved, Investigators Still Seeking Answers
It’s now been five years since a young man was shot in a Molino home, and the case remains unsolved.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. on June 15, 2021, Shyheim Smith was shot inside a family home in the 5500 block of Cedartown Road. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his [...]
Century Changing Yard Waste, Bulk Debris Collections After Council, Resident Outcry
After outcry from residents and town officials, Waste Pro is making changes to yard waste and bulk collections in Century.
At their most recent meeting, town council members expressed concern with the “black can.” It’s a green can with a black lid intended for yard waste, and they said it’s not practical to fit several tree [...]
Sen. Don Gaetz Explains Why He Backed Florida Homestead Property Tax Relief Measure
Earlier this month the Senate and the House voted to approve putting lower homestead property taxes on the November ballot.
The measure, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the House 75-26 and moved through the Senate on a 30-9 vote. Rep. Michelle Salzman, Rep. Alex Andrade and Sen. Don Gaetz all voted in favor.
In November, [...]
Two Injured In Cantonment Highway 29 Crash
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Cantonment.
The crash occurred on Highway 29 near Archer Road just before 7:30 p.m. when a sedan driven by a 19-year-old Dothan woman left the roadway, traveled into a wooded area, and struck a tree.
The woman and her 22-year-old passenger, also from Dothan, were transported [...]
Update: West Bogia Road Reopens Just Two Weeks After Flood Collapse
UPDATE: West Bogia Road reopened Sunday afternoon, June 14.
Two weeks after West Bogia Road at South Century Boulevard collapsed during torrential rainfall and flooding, emergency repairs are almost complete.
On May 31, estimates showed a three-hour rainfall approaching six inches in the McDavid area.
While Highway 29 at West Bogia Road was under several feet of water, [...]
FHP PIT Maneuver On I-10 Ends Pursuit Of Suicidal Century Man Fleeing Flomaton
A potentially suicidal Century man fleeing from Flomaton crashed Saturday afternoon on I-10 in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
“The driver had made several statements that he was going to attempt to commit suicide,” FHP said in a statement released Saturday night.
The 31-year-old man who was fleeing from Flomaton was traveling west on [...]
With Recent Rain, Drought Eases Across Most Of Escambia County
For several months, the entire area was in a drought. But with recent rains, most of Escambia County is now just classified as “abnormally dry” by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
A small area in the northeast corner of the county, including Century, is still classified as being in a moderate drought, as is almost all of [...]
Three Unopposed Century Council Members Automatically Reelected
With no opposition, three Century Town Council members were automatically deemed elected on Friday after no one else qualified to seek the seats.
Those elected were:
Seat 3: Incumbent Shelisa Abraham. She was first appointed as an interim council member in January 2023 and elected during a 2023 special election.
Seat 4: Incumbent John Bass. He first [...]
Here Are The Escambia County Primary Ballot Races
The 2026 ballot is set for local races in Escambia County after the qualifying period ended at noon Friday.
Qualified candidates are listed below, beginning with those that will appear on the August 18 primary ballot, followed by those that won’t appear until the general election in November.
The following race will be on Republican Primary ballots [...]
Development Plans Filed For $25 Million John R. Jones Ballpark Upgrades
Preliminary plans have been filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for planned John R. Jones Complex upgrades on Nine Mile Road.
The $25 million project will include:
$20 million – Artificial turf for 20 Fields
Approx. $1 million per field
18 multi-dimensional diamond fields,
Plus, two rectangular multi-use fields
$500,000 – Landscaping & Common Areas
Flower beds and aesthetic [...]
State Fire Marshal Investigating Wednesday Night Combine Fire
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a combine on Wednesday night just south of Century.
The fire was reported in a field about 200 feet off North Century Boulevard on Thompson Road just before 10 p.m.
Firefighters brought the equipment fire and a resulting oat field fire under control in [...]
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West Bogia Road Open To Traffic; Paving Delayed By Forecasted Rain
West Bogia Road reopened Sunday afternoon, just two weeks after washing away during torrential rainfall and flooding, but work is...
Heavy Rainfall and Strong Storms Possible Through The Week
An active and very wet tropical weather pattern is moving into the region. A deep plume of moisture from the Gulf is sitting over...
Britt Announces $1.25 Million To Combat Flooding In Atmore
The City of Atmore is set to receive a massive infrastructure boost following a major federal funding announcement on Monday. U.S....
Florida AG Sues TikTok, Alleges Violation Of State Child Safety Law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed suit again TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform committed a series...
FDOT Completes $5.3 Million Resurfacing Project On Brent Lane, Bayou Boulevard
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a $5.3 million project to resurface State Road 296 (Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard),...
Incoming Tate Senior Brooklyn Ray Commits To Southern Mississippi
Tate High School’s Brooklyn Ray has made an early commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at the University...
Tate High Graduate Evan Taylor Commits To Wallace Selma
Tate High School 2026 graduate Evan Taylor has committed to continue his baseball and academic career at Wallace Community College...
Escambia County Conducts Annual Hurricane Exercise
Escambia County Emergency Management hosted its annual hurricane exercise recently at the Emergency Operations Center to test local...
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...
West Florida Libraries Resume Fine And Fee Payments Today
After system upgrades, fine and fee payments will resume today, June 15, and all West Florida Public Libraries branches. Library staff...
Florida Gas Prices Decline, AAA Says
Florida gas prices are moving lower after rising 17 cents early last week. The state average then declined 12 cents through the weekend. Sunday’s...
Blue Wahoos Clinch Series With 8-4 Win Over Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos wrapped up their weeklong road series against the Columbus Clingstones with an 8-4 win on Sunday afternoon. Juan...
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Fights To Ensure More American Flags Are Made In America
Today, Sunday, June 14, is Flag Day. During Flag Week, Florida Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to ensure more American flags are...
Donut Strike For Manna Returns June 24-26
In about two weeks, local firefighters and law enforcement officers are answering a different kind of emergency call: the growing...
Blue Wahoos Spin Three-Hit Shutout In 4-0 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Columbus Clingstones 4-0 on Saturday night, riding another dominant start from veteran lefty Luis...
Beulah Middle FFA Members Attend Debate Camp; Nunn Named Champion
This week, eleven Beulah Middle School FFA members attended debate camp hosted by the Pensacola High School Debate Club. Beulah FFA’s...
Robert ‘Bobby’ Govoni Named ECSO Employee Of The Month
Robert “Bobby” Govoni has been named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Month Govoni is the information...
Former Northview Coach Jeremy Greenwell Named J.U. Blacksher Offensive Coordinator
Former Northview High School Coach Jeremy Greenwell has been named the new offensive coordinator for the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs in...
Homer Not Enough For Wahoos In 6-3 Loss To Clingstones
Aiva Arquette hit his third home run in as many weeks for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, but mid-inning bullpen woes proved costly in...
Cantonment Man Charged With Dirt Bike Theft, Burglary
A Cantonment man was arrested this week after allegedly stealing a dirt bike from a local property. Jordan Garrett, 30, was charged...
Standoff Ends In Arrest After Suspect Attempts To Run Over Trooper
A pursuit ended in a barricade situation and arrest Thursday afternoon after a traffic on Michigan Avenue and Valle Escondido Drive...
Cantonment Woman Gets Probation On DUI Charge For Hitting Worker On Beulah Road
A Cantonment woman was recently convicted of DUI involving property damage or personal injury, for striking a construction worker...
Northview Valedictorian Braylan Shelly Named to All-Florida Academic Team
Northview High School 2026 valedictorian Braylan Shelly was selected to the 2026 All-Florida Academic Team. As a dual enrollment student...
Matheus, Belgrave Lead Blue Wahoos To Wild Extra-Inning Win
In a game filled with ups, downs, and three ejections, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Columbus Clingstones 6-5 in 11 innings on...
NHC Monitoring First Disturbance Of The Season; No Threat To Florida
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic tropical disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season, and it poses no...
Three Former Tate Aggies Coaching In The College World Series
Three former Tate High Aggies will be coaching on college baseball’s biggest stage during the College World Series in Omaha. They...
Expect Construction Delays Friday On Quintette Road In Santa Rosa County
Drivers can expect delays on Quintette Road in Santa Rosa County on Friday, June 12. Beginning at 7 a.m., crews will be resurfacing...
Arrest Made In Double Shooting That Left One Dead
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a double shooting on Wednesday that left one man dead and another...
Florida Strengthens And Extends Screwworm Emergency Rule
Following additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson...
Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader In Columbus
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took one of two games played on Wednesday against the Columbus Clingstones. Pensacola took game one by a...
One Dead, One Injured In Pensacola Boulevard Hotel Shooting
One person is dead following a shooting Wednesday at the Hotel Del Sol on Pensacola Boulevard near Kenmore Road. One other person...
