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Northview Student Leaders Discuss Their School With Malcolm Thomas
Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas sat down with student leaders at Northview High School Thursday morning to learn more about what they think about their school.
Just over a dozen students representing various clubs, organizations and sports were chosen for the round table discussion with Thomas.
“I feel like our teachers try really hard,” junior Sarah Killam […]

Deputies Target Speeders
Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Mashburn was working radar Thursday on Mayhaw Road in Walnut Hill in response to community complaints.
At a town hall meeting Tuesday night, Mayhaw Road resident Anthony Ford told Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White and Chief Deputy Bill Chavers that speeding was a problem on the road, which runs between North […]

16-Year Old Injured In Molino Wreck
(Updated 10:00 a.m.) A young driver was injured in a single vehicle accident in Molino the morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Francis Marquis, 16, of Cantonment, was northbound on Schifko Road at about 6:50 a.m. when she lost control, struck a dirt embankment and overturned. Her 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo came to rest upright in […]

Government Consolidation: North Escambia Effects; Some Members Against
The Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission is continuing to develop a consolidation plan that could, with voter approval, combine Escambia County, Century and Pensacola into one entity.
Today, in part two of a series here on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take a look at some of the commission’s latest activities and recommendations and what they might mean to […]

Government Consolidation Plan Begins To Take Shape; Read The Report
The Escambia County Consolidation Study Commission has compiled a status report and listed its tentative findings.
The Consolidation Commission was created by the Florida Legislature to study the feasibility of consolidating the governments of Escambia County, Century, and Pensacola into one, or unifying the administrative services of the three bodies. The commissions plans will be presented […]

Molino Park Sings Across America, Honors Veterans
Molino Park Elementary School students honored veterans Tuesday with “Sing Across America”, a patriotic program and donation drive for Emerald Coast Honor Flight.
Each grade level performed two songs, and guest speaker Gary Cooper provided insight into the American flag. Sheila Allen and Ginny Cruz, local singers and songwriters, performed their song “Stand Up America”.
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Two People Injured In Molino Highway 29 Accident
(With Photo Gallery.) A Molino woman and a McDavid man were injured in a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 29 and Molino Road tonight.
Deborah Archer, 57, of Molino, was westbound on Molino Road in 1996 Chevrolet pickup when she ran a stop sign and traveled into the path of a 2003 Chevrolet […]

Council Drops 274 Percent Pay Raises; Votes To Reimburse Health Insurance
The Century Town Council has decided against a 274 percent raise for council members, opting instead to reimburse two of the five council members for their health insurance.
Monday night, the council was to consider an ordinance that would have increased each council member’s salary by $491 per month, a 274 percent increase from their current […]

Exclusive Photo Gallery: 17 Story Drop; Rappelling Off The Top Of The Wind Creek Casino
The old saying says the first step is the hardest. When that first step takes you from the roof over the edge of a 17 story building, most people would tend to agree.
Monday afternoon, members of the Poarch Creek Fire Department practicing rappelling down the side of the Wind Creek Casino –part of high rise […]

Fire Destroys Camper, Damages Road
Fire destroyed a camper trailer on Killam Road near Century this afternoon, possibly damaging the road surface at the same time.
The driver pulling the camper reported the camper on fire about 12:40 Monday afternoon. He was able to detach his vehicle from the pull-behind camper to avoid damage to the vehicle.
The camper was fully involved […]
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Youth Volleyball Meeting Tonight
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Sheriff’s Office To Present Safety Information Saturday In Molino
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North Escambia Miracle Bowl: Northview To Play Tate Saturday
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Poarch Creek Indians Perform At Century Library
The Poarch Creek Indians presented pow wow dances Thursday at the Century Branch Library. Several dozen children enjoyed the performance...
Urgent Plea: Heaters, Blankets Needed Now To Keep Elderly Warm
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Northview High Honors Veterans
Northview High School held their annual Veterans Day program Wednesday morning at the school. During the program, which was rescheduled...
Cops Searching For Lego Thief
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Lego thief. A white male stole $735 worth of Lego sets from the Pace...
Murzin Honored By Retail Federation
State Rep.Dave Murzin has received the Florida Retail Federation’s 2009 Legislator of the Year award for his work as chairman of...
Everyone Wins: Welcome To The Miracle League
The 1A Northview Chiefs will take on the 4A Tate Aggies at noon Saturday at Tate with proceeds benefiting the Miracle League. The...
House Fire Reported In Century
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Bratt Elementary Renovations Final Total: Just Under One Million
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Man Charged With DUI Death
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Commissioner Holds Town Hall Meeting
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Kevin White, County Administrator Bob McLaughlin and other county officials met with constituents...
Learn About $40,000 In Grants From International Paper At Workshop
The International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill will award $40,000 in Foundation Grants in 2010 and is hosting a free workshop to review...
Boone Named School Board Chair
District 2 member Gerald Boone was named chairman of the Escambia County School Board at the board’s organizational meeting for...
Deputies Looking For Woman That May Have Witnessed A Murder
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman that they say may have witnessed a murder. Sheriff’s investigators...
North Escambia Miracle Bowl: Tate, Northview To Play Saturday
The 1A Northview Chiefs will take on the 4A Tate Aggies Saturday at Tate Proceeds from the game will benefit the Miracle League of ...
Coach Seeks To Form North Escambia Club Volleyball For Girls, Meeting Friday
The volleyball coach at Northview High School is looking to organize youth volleyball in the North Escambia area, primarily for middle...
Highway 29 Car Versus Cement Truck Injures One
A Pace driver was seriously injured when he ran a red light this morning on Highway 29. The accident happened about 8 a.m. at the intersection...
Bicyclist Hit By Car
A bicyclist was injured when they were struck by a car this morning near Burger King on North Century Boulevard. The victim was reported...
Police Investigate Burger King Armed Robbery, Suspect On The Run
The Atmore Burger King was robbed at gunpoint about 5:00 this morning. A black male wearing a mask and dark clothing entered the store...
Frank Ard Road Home Damaged By Late Night Fire
Fire damaged a Frank Ard Road home late Sunday night. Escambia Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 2900 block of Frank Ard Road at 11:15...
Sentencing Delayed Again For Corrections Sgt. In Child Porn Case
Sentencing has one again been delayed for the former Century Correctional Institution sergeant that pleaded guilty to federal child...
Sheriff’s Office To Present Safety Information Saturday In Molino
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Tate’s Zach McCulley Signs With William And Mary
Tate High School senior Zach McCulley has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at The College of William and Mary in...
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Vs. West Florida
Northview Chiefs fans can listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview...
Old Molino Jail: There’s A Lesson In There Somewhere (With Photo Galleries)
Molino was once a bustling little town complete with a mayor, a car dealership, a dentist, a bank, three doctors, a canning factory,...
H1N1 Vaccine Offered Wednesday At Bratt, Byrneville Elementaries; Print Permission Form
Voluntary H1N1 vaccination clinics will be held for students at Bratt and Byrneville elementary schools on Wednesday; permission forms...
Northwest Escambia Midgets Fall To A&G In Playoff Game
The Northwest Escambia Midgets are lost to the Albritton & Gant (A&G) Rattlers 25-14 in Gulf Coast Youth Football Alliance...



