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Century Water Rates Doubled Effective Today, Sewer Rates Increased
The Century Town Council gave final approval Tuesday night to nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
The rate hike was approved on a 3-2 vote, with John Bass and Henry Cunningham voting against. There was no discussion at a special meeting that lasted just four minutes with no citizens attending.
Effective [...]
Tate High’s Maryjane Gardner Named Escambia County Librarian of the Year
Tate High School librarian Maryjane Gardner has been named school librarian of the year in Escambia County.
The Escambia School Library Association selects one exceptional educator for the prestigious Dr. Paula Gleason Librarian of the Year Award, an honor that celebrates excellence in supporting student learning, promoting literacy, and leading innovative library programs.
The award highlights librarians [...]
Pickleball, Splash Pad Coming Soon To Beulah Regional Park
Work is nearing completion on upgrades at Beulah Regional Park.
Improvements to Beulah Regional Park will include four new pickleball courts, fencing, picnic pavilions, and more. Several Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades are being made throughout the park, including the addition of two new ADA-compliant parking spaces, sidewalks to and from the parking lot, and [...]
Pre-K, Kindergarten And New Student Registration Underway In Escambia County
Registration is now underway for Escambia County Public Schools Pre-K, Kindergarten and new students for the 2026-2027 school year.
Families are encouraged to register early this year. The preferred registration deadline for all students not currently attending one of the district schools is June 30. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year in Escambia County [...]
Casey’s Replacing 10 Area CEFCOs. But What About The Planned Molino Store?
en CEFCO convenience store locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are being converted into Casey’s, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., but the future of a planned location in Molino remains unclear.
he Pensacola and Pace stores are scheduled to be converted within the next two weeks, with [...]
Escambia Elections Office Warns Residents About Unofficial Mailed Voter Letters
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has a cautionary note this week, alerting residents to a wave of voter registration mailings from a non-governmental group.
Approximately 2,825 residents are expected to receive letters from the “Voter Participation Center” over the next several days. While the mailings include official-looking registration applications and return envelopes addressed to [...]
Blue Jacket Jamboree, Livestock Show, Car Show Held Saturday In Molino (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people attended the annual Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino on Saturday.
There was a big Easter Egg Hunt, including an egg drop from an EREC bucket truck. The event also included arts and crafts vendors, a car show and more.
All proceeds from the Blue Jacket Jamboree benefit Northview High School [...]
Tate Lady Aggies Head Softball Coach Melinda Wyatt To Retire; Event Planned
Longtime Tate High School Lady Aggies softball head coach Melinda Wyatt will retire at the end of this season, and she will be recognized before an upcoming game.
Wyatt has coached generations of Aggies since joining the school in 1989. During her tenure, she has coached swimming, golf, girls basketball, track and field, volleyball, and softball. [...]
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Teen Killed, Four Other Teens Injured In Overturned Pickup Crash In Escambia, Alabama
An 18-year-old riding in the bed of a 2006 Ford F-150 was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday in Escambia County, Alabama. According...
Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face
A 30-year-old Escambia County man was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly punching an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office...
Wrong Lane, Wrong State: Atmore Man Arrested For DUI In Pensacola
An Atmore man was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop in the area of Pensacola Boulevard and Kenmore Road in Escambia County. According...
Chance Of Scattered Afternoon Showers
There’s a chance of Wednesday afternoon showers, and rain chances increase heading into the weekend. A more unsettled pattern...
Tate Aggies Varsity And JV Both Shut Out Milton
Tate 5, Milton 0 The Tate Aggies shut out the Milton Panthers 5-0 on Tuesday night at Milton. Aggie Bryton McLellan allowed no runs...
Mitchell Hits Two-Run Homer As Tate Falls To Pace
Pace 13, Tate 3 The Tate Aggies fell to the Pace Patriots 13-3 on Tuesday night in Pace. Mitchell led the Aggies at the plate with...
Flag Football: Northview Chiefs Beat Pine Forest 27-20
In girls flag football action, the Northview Chiefs beat the Pine Forest Eagles 27-20 on Tuesday in Bratt. Up next, it’s Senior...
FDOT Holding Hiring Event On Wednesday
On Wednesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Road to Your Future Transportation Industry Hiring...
Escambia County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Three Firearms And 155 Rounds
A routine traffic stop for a missing license plate led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of multiple weapons and...
UWF Expected To Announce Jump To Division 1 On Thursday
he University of West Florida has set a press conference for Thursday “to make a major athletics announcement,” and multiple...
FPL Awards Grants To Six Nonprofits In Escambia County
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has awarded grants to six nonprofits in Escambia County through the NextEra Energy Foundation,...
Chiefs Secure 12th Straight Win with Crucial District Victory Over Jay
Northview 6, Jay 2 Make it a dozen wins in a row for the Northview Chiefs, a really big district win at that. The Northview Chiefs...
Escambia Man Gets 30 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Kill Sheriff’s Deputy
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attempted to kill and Escambia County Sheriff’s...
Tate Takes Charge As Second-Half Surge Silences Panthers
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Milton Panthers 12-5 in a key district game on Monday night at Milton. After a competitive first period...
Escambia Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of DEA Agent, Federal Drug And Firearms Charges
An Escambia County has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for shooting at a DEA special agent and drug trafficking. Austin...
New Traffic Pattern For I-10 Westbound At Nine Mile Road
Beginning Tuesday, drivers traveling on I‑10 westbound will encounter a new traffic pattern at the Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit...
Molino Man Arrested On Pensacola Beach Following Alleged Battery
A Molino man was arrested following an alleged physical disturbance in a parking lot on Quietwater Beach Road on Pensacola Beach. Escambia...
IMPACT 100 Sets Record, To Award Over $1.3 Million To Local Nonprofits
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has concluded its 2026 membership drive with a record-setting total of 1,313 members. On October 11,...
Bratt Elementary Names Students, Leaders Of The Month
Before spring break, Bratt Elementary School honored its February Leaders of the Month and Students of the Month. February Students...
Tate Aggies Senior Bryton Mclellan Signs With Wallace
Tate High School senior Bryton Mclellan has signed to play baseball and continue his education with Wallace Community College is Selma,...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Up $1.06 In The Past Month
Florida gas prices remain at their highest level in four years as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to disrupt the global oil...
Photos: Century Egg The Park Egg Hunt
Kid enjoyed the Century Area Chamber of Commerce’s Egg the Park Egg Hunt on Saturday at Showalter Park. Children of all ages...
Pie In The Mayor’s Face, Egg Hunt, Touch A Truck, As Flomaton Celebrates Spring (Gallery)
From a pie in the face for the mayor to an Easter egg hunt, to vendors and a touch-a-truck event, Flomaton celebrated on Saturday with...
Water Outage Planned For Stallion Road, Monica Lane Area
Residents in the area of Stallion Road south of West Roberts Road will be without water Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. ECUA...
$2.6 Million Klondike Road Bridge Replacement Project Set To Begin
Next month, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a $2.6 million project to replace the existing Klondike Road Bridge just...
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Washington
The Tate Aggies boys and girls teams earned Friday wins over the Washington Wildcats at Washington. The Aggie boys won 5-2, and the...
Patronis Calls On VA For Hospital Update, Improved Care Access In Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address a critical healthcare...
Mikayla McAnally Pitches Perfect Game As NHS Beats Milton; Chiefs Beat Miller
The Northview Lady Chiefs won two on Friday in games played at T.R. Miller in Brewton. Northview 4, Milton 0 Junior Mikayla McAnally...
Beulah Middle School FFA Awarded National FFA Grant To Support Food Donation Project
Beulah Middle School FFA was awarded a National FFA service-learning grant to support a community project focused on addressing food...
Tate Flag Football Defeats Northview 33-6
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 33-6 on Friday night in Bratt. On Monday, Northview defeated Tate 14-6 in Pete Gindl...
Tate Aggies Beat Pace 2-1
Tate 2, Pace 1 The Tate Aggies beat Pace 2-1 on Friday. Lance Brady earned the win for the Aggies, giving up three hits and one run...
Northview Shuts Out PCA 15-0 On Little League Night; JV Wins 9-2
Northview 15, Pensacola Christian 0 Northview shut out Pensacola Christian Academy 15-0 on Little League night Friday in Bratt, making...
