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IRS: Dozens Of Area Groups Could Lose Nonprofit Status (With List)
Dozens of prominent North Escambia area groups are in danger of losing their nonprofit status from the IRS for failing to file the proper paperwork for three consecutive years.
Groups like the chambers of commerce in Century and Jay; the fire departments in McDavid, Cantonment and Nokomis; community centers in Century, Byrneville, Davisville; and many more [...]
County Driver Charged After Being Trapped Nearly Two Hours In 9 Mile Crash
An Escambia County work truck driver has been charged following a wreck on Nine Mile Road in which he was trapped for nearly two hours Thursday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Robert J. Harvey, 59, of Pensacola, was eastbound on Nine Mile Road at 2:05 p.m. when he attempted to stop for a red light [...]
Six People Involved In McDavid Crash, One Injured
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash in McDavid Thursday afternoon.
The driver of a pickup truck apparently pulled from the median into the path of an SUV about 1:45. The pickup driver received minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance. There were no passengers in the truck. Five people [...]
Century’s Showalter Named Baltimore Orioles Manager
After lengthy negotiations, former Century resident Buck Showalter has been named the new manager of the Baltimore Orioles.
“Buck Showalter’s proven track record makes him the right choice for manager of the Orioles and we are thrilled to add a two-time Manager of the Year to our organization,” president of baseball operations Andy [...]
Man Indicted For Pregnant Woman’s Murder; Could Face Charges For Baby
An Escambia Count Grand Jury has indicted the man accused of the the stabbing death of a pregnant mother and her unborn child July 5 in Cantonment.
On Wednesday, the Grand Jury returned a first degree premeditated murder indictment against Phillip Arnold for the murder of Angela Castella Brown, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins. [...]
Savage Prefiles For Century Council Seat
Annie Carter Savage prefiled Wednesday for Century Town Council Seat 5 currently held by Sharon Scott.
In order to actually qualify to be on the primary ballot October 5, Savage must file two additional forms and pay her qualifying fee by noon Friday, according to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office. Savage said those tasks [...]
Hospital Honors Dr. Smith For 30 Years Of Service
Jay Hospital employees and affiliated physicians recognized C. David Smith, M.D., for 30 years of dedicated service.
“There is no greater example of a caring, loyal, and hard-working physician anywhere,” said Mike Hutchins, administrator of Jay Hospital. “Dr. Smith’s positive impact on our hospital and community over these 30 years is beyond measure.”
Baptist Health Care [...]
Updated: Drowning Of Boy, Age 6, Ruled Accidental
The drowning death of a six-year old boy in Molino Wednesday afternoon has been ruled accidental, according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the child was found unresponsive at the bottom of an above-ground pool behind a home in the 6000 block of Chestnut Road just before 2:00. The [...]
House Candidate Facing Drug Charges Will Remain In Race
Ricky Perritt, the Florida Florida House District 1 candidate arrest on felony. drug trafficking charges Monday night, said Wednesday afternoon that he will remain in the race.
Perritt made the announcement during a brief press conference at a park in Pace. He told reporters that he did not have the word “quit” in his vocabulary. [...]
Blog: Brown Speaks About Campaign Sign Video; Story Travels Globally
A local Florida House District 1 candidate facing accusations around the world that he stole signs belonging to his opponent says he was “set up”.
Republican Greg Brown tells NorthEscambia.com that he was simply doing what he thought he had permission to do when he removed signs belonging to opponent Doug Broxson from the intersection of [...]
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Heat Advisory: Near 100 Today, Saturday
There is a heat advisory in effect for Friday and Saturday afternoons. Highs will climb to about 100 each day for the next week. ...
Candidate Sign Case Headed To State Attorney’s Office
The State Attorney’s Office will decide if any charges will be filed in connection with an incident last week where Florida...
Deadline To Qualify For Century Council Is Noon Today
Noon today is the deadline for candidates to qualify for three seats on the Century Town Council. Council seats three, four and five...
School Board Adopts Tentative Budget, Tax Rate
The Escambia County School Board adopted a tentative budget and set a property tax rate at a Thursday night meeting. The board gave...
Escambia Ala. Hires New Assistant Principals, Retired Northview Coach
Assistant principals were hired and a former Northview teacher and coach was hired to replace a new assistant principal during a special...
Wildlife 2010 Is Saturday
The University of Florida IFAS Extension will sponsor Wildlife Expo 2010 Saturday at the University of Florida/Pensacola State College...
Suspected Murderer Jailed
A suspect in Escambia County’s 13th murder of the year is behind bars. Jermain Cook, 24, is facing murder and grand theft charges...
Back To School Savings: Sales Tax Holidays In Alabama And Florida
Both Alabama and Florida have upcoming school sales tax holidays with back to school tax savings on school supplies and clothing. Alabama...
Scott Won’t Seek Re-election To Century Council
Century Town Council member Sharon Scott has announced that she does not plan to seek re-election. Scott currently holds Seat 5 on...
Forfeited: $68K Lottery Ticket Goes Unclaimed
A $68,663.34 lottery prize for a winning ticket sold near Jay has been forfeited. No one claimed the Fantasy Five prize ticket by...
Winn Dixie Announces Closures; Local Stores To Remain Open
Winn Dixie has announced the closure of 30 “”underperforming” stores, but none none of the store in this area are...
Florida’s School Chief Looks At Oil Impact On Local Schools
Florida’s school boss was in Escambia County today, evaluating how the Gulf oil spill might impact the upcoming school year. Florida...
VBS: Having A ‘Blast’
Cadets and Mission Leaders are having a blast this week at Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School. Galactic...
Frontier Becomes Nation’s Largest Rural Telephone Company After Verizon Purchase
Frontier Communications has completed the acquisition of Verizon Communication’s local landline telephone operations in 14 states. Frontier...
Forestry Cops Catch Man Red-Handed With Stolen Trailer
An Evergreen, Ala, man was caught red-handed with a stolen logging trailer in Escambia County, Ala. Law enforcement officers with the...
U.S. Marshals Arrest Century Man; Federal Agents Arrest Wanted Sex Offender In Escambia
The U.S. Marshals’ long arm of the law reached out to Brewton to arrest a Century man wanted in Florida, to Pensacola to arrest...
No New Leads In Molino Man’s Murder
The murder of a Molino man in early May remains unsolved, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released few details about...
Florida Gets Second Chance For $700 Million ‘Race To The Top’ Education Funding
Florida is once again a finalist for the Race to the Top grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, after falling...
10 Indicted On Federal Drug Charges
A federal indictment has been returned charging ten Escambia County residents with conspiring to obtain pseudoephedrine in order to...
Photos: Century Care Center Babes And Beaus
Century Care Center recently held a “Babes and Beaus” photo shoot for their residents. For a gallery of photos, click...
Florida House Candidate Perritt Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
Florida House District 1 candidate Ricky Perritt was arrested on drug trafficking charges Monday night by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s...
Hawkins First Candidate To Qualify For Century Elections
Monday, Henry Hawkins became the first candidate to qualify for the upcoming Century elections. Hawkins filed his qualification papers...
Video Allegedly Shows Candidate Stealing Opponent’s Signs
Accusations are flying between two local candidates over a video that shows one stealing his opponent’s campaign signs, and...
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Investigates 13th Murder Of The Year
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the 13th murder of the year in the county. A man was found dead at...
Florida’s Citizens Insurance Rate Increase Approved
Hoping to gain ground on what critics say are actuarially unsound rates, the board of governors of the state-created property insurance...
Bratt Man Celebrates 100th Birthday
John B. Gilman of Bratt celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday, surrounded by family and friends at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Gilman...
Lightning Strike Sends Steeple Crashing Into Church Roof
Lightning struck a North Escambia church Sunday afternoon, sending a portion of the steeple crashing through the church roof. The...
Pair Pleads Guilty To Robbing Three Banks On Alabama-Florida Line
A couple described as a modern-day Bonny and Clyde have pleaded guilty to three bank robberies. Rhianna Marie Jones, 30, of California,...
Salters Named Farm Family Of Year During Farm Tour
Organizers say the 44th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour was a success with over 200 local officials and citizens taking part. On...
BLOG: Big Change For NorthEscambia.com
NorthEscambia.com celebrated a major milestone of sorts over the weekend that we hope will benefit you. Friday evening, we moved to...
FCAT Scores At Your Child’s School
FCAT scores for individual students are now available at schools in Escambia County. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test score...
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Crash
On person was injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Bratt. The accident happened shortly after 5 p.m. in the “S-curve”...
Olivia’s Story: The Littlest Girl’s Biggest Birthday
Birthdays are a big deal for every little girl. For North Escambia resident Olivia Bush, her seventh birthday was a big deal in ways...