Century Correctional Inmate Assaults Officer, No Injuries Reported

A correctional officer at Century Correctional Institution was assaulted by an inmate this week, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate Dwayne A. Collins grabbed the officer during the incident, but no staff members were injured in the altercation.

Collins is serving a 30-year sentence for a 2013 homicide conviction out of Highlands County. The circumstances surrounding the assault and any disciplinary action against the inmate have not been detailed by the FDC.

Century Correctional Institution, located in North Escambia County, houses adult male inmates and is part of Florida's state prison system.

Atmore Police Investigate Shooting at Large Party

Atmore Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a large gathering on Carver Avenue, according to a Facebook post from the department. At least one man was shot during the incident at what police described as a party with approximately 500 people in attendance.

The shooting happened near the intersection of King Street and Sims Street in Atmore. Details about the victim's condition were not immediately available, nor did police provide information about potential suspects.

Atmore Police have not yet released additional details about the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Atmore Police Department.

No. 25 UWF Dominates Road Test, Crushes Central Arkansas 42-14

The University of West Florida football team delivered another impressive statement in its Division I transition, dismantling No. 24 Central Arkansas 42-14 on the road Saturday night. The lopsided victory caps a dominant stretch for the Argos, who entered the contest ranked No. 25 in one major poll and are likely to climb both national rankings following the convincing performance.

According to reporting on the game, UWF's complete control on both sides of the ball against a ranked opponent suggests the young Division I program is moving faster up the competitive ladder than many expected. The road win—always tougher than home games—demonstrates the Argos can execute at a high level away from Pensacola.

The emphatic victory adds to the momentum surrounding UWF's historic jump to the FCS level. With several weeks of the season remaining, the Argos appear positioned to compete for bowl eligibility in their debut Division I campaign.