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Century Gets Look At Future Economic Development Plan
The Century Town Council got a sneak peek at their Economic Development Strategic Plan during a special meeting Thursday afternoon with the Haas Center, the research and consulting arm of the University of West Florida, updating the council on their work over the past several months.
Once finalized, the plan will lay out a [...]
Tate Lady Aggies Win District 1-7A Championship
The Tate High School Lady Aggies won the District 1-7A championship Thursday night with a 8-1 win over the Navarre Raiders. The Aggies will now host Tallahassee Chiles in the quarterfinals next Thursday. Photos by Timothy Dunsford for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
West Florida Lady Jags Win District 1-4A Championship
The West Florida Lady Jaguars won the District 1-4A championship Thursday night with a 10-0 blowout of the Marianna Bulldogs. The Lady Jags will host Godby on Wednesday at to be announced time in the Region 1-4A finals. Pictured: (bottom, L-R) Jibrasha Moore, Danyelle Black, Ealon Pyle, Korina Rosario, Jordaine Watkins, Nachelle Watson, Kristin Gunter, [...]
Jay Lady Royals Claim District 3-1A Championship
The Jay Lady Royals won the District 3-1A championship Thursday night with a 5-2 win over Chipley. It was the third consecutive district championship for Jay.
Chassity McCraney pitched the win in seven for the Lady Royals, allowing five hits, striking out seven.
Jay hitters were Destiny Herring 2-4, R, RBI; Sydney Lowery 3-4, 2RBI; Samantha Steadham [...]
Arrest Made After Teen Stabbed In Barth
A teenager was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital after being stabbed in the Barth community north of Molino Wednesday night, and another teen is charged with the crime.
The 16-year old male was reportedly stabbed twice — including once in the chest area — about 7:15 p.m. during and altercation in the area of Barth Lane [...]
Trial Postponed For Molino Woman Claiming Self Defense In Husband’s Fatal Shooting
Trial been postponed for a Molino woman accused of murdering her husband last year.
Rebecca A. Rogers, 43, appeared before Judge Linda Nobles Wednesday in Escambia County Circuit Court. Nobles, at the request of both her defense attorney and prosecutors, reset Roger’s jury trial. Jury selection is now set to begin in late June.
Rogers allegedly shot [...]
Century Man Gets Five Years For Indecent Exposure To Nursing Home Residents
A Century man was sentenced to five years in state prison Tuesday for exposing himself in front of nursing home residents in Century.
Daryl Lamar Brown, 46, was found guilty by an Escambia County jury of two counts of lewd and lascivious exposure in the presence of an elderly or disabled person and two additional [...]
Walmart To Hire 100 For Atmore Summer Opening
Walmart is looking to hire about 100 people for their new store slated to open this summer in Atmore.
A temporary hiring center is now open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 101 North Main Street. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.
Through Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, the company [...]
Long Abandoned Jay Livestock Market Could See New Life
The long abandoned Jay Livestock Market could have a future purpose, but exactly what that purpose might be remains to be seen. The livestock market, located on Commerce Street and Coleman Avenue, open in Jay in 1940 and closed around the end of the century.
The West Florida Regional Planning Council held a community meeting Tuesday [...]
Century Couple Sentenced In Connection With Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Woman
A Century husband and wife have been sentenced on charges related the financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
Lashonda Marsha Johnson, 42, pleaded no contest to felony exploitation of an elderly person. Judge E.P. Nickinson withheld adjudication and sentenced Johnson to 18 months probation, ordered her to stay away from alcohol and controlled substances and ordered [...]
Lightning Sparks Molino House Fire, One Injured
One person was injured and a home was destroyed by fire Monday night near Molino after a lightning struck an outdoor propane tank.
The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. in the 6900 block of Highway 99 near Blackberry Lane. A resident of the home reported lighting struck a their propane tank and their house [...]
Organ Donor Month: Father Describes His Darkest Hour
By Ensign Joshua Faulkner
Registered Nurse, Naval Hospital Pensacola
April is Donor Awareness Month and the following is my account of how a donor forever changed my family.
The minutes seemed like hours as my mind and body were finally succumbing to all that was happening. The reality that my son was closer to death [...]
Contractor Paves Remainder Of Bratt Road, Repairs Crumbling Pavement
A contractor has paved the remainder of Bratt Road and has made good on a warranty promise to repave sections of the road that were surfaced back in December and later began to crumble.
The first part of the project in December included dirt road paving and drainage improvements on Bratt Road from [...]
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Flash Flood Watch: Rain Continues This Morning
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Sheriff’s Office, Other Groups Sweep Milestone Area
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Easter Weekend Calendar Of Events
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Florida Supreme Court: Pregnancy Discrimination Barred Under State Law
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Library Program Features Stories, Crafts And The Easter Bunny
A special Easter program was held Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch of the West Florida Library. Children had a chance to...
Photos: Egg Hunting At Molino Park Elementary
Kindergarten students at Molino Park Elementary school wrapped up their school week Thursday afternoon with an Easter egg hunt. NorthEscambia.com...
Chiefs Split Games With Washington
The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their regular season Thursday as they hosted the Washington Wildcats. The junior varsity Chiefs defeated...
Wahoos Lose Second Straight To Biscuits
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (7-7) lost the game and the series to the Montgomery Biscuits (8-6) on a rainy night at Pensacola Bayfront...
Eglin Schedules Another Weapons Test; ‘Booms’ Possible Again
Booms that were felt and heard across the North Escambia area on Wednesday were attributed to F-16’s at Eglin Air Force Base,...
Amazon To Start Collecting Sales Tax In Florida
Internet giant Amazon.com will start to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians starting May 1. For Floridians who are...
Man Sentenced For Sexual Misconduct At Juvenile Girls Facility
Ernest Lerenza Parker was sentenced Wednesday by Santa Rosa Circuit Judge John Simon to 25 years in prison followed by 10 years of...
Coalition Pushes For Open Government, Ethics Reforms
A coalition of groups called Wednesday for lawmakers to approve bills that would overhaul open-records and ethics laws before the...
Coaches Name Robinson To All-State First Team
The Florida Association of Basketball Coaches has named Northview’s Neino Robinson to the 2013-2014 Boys Class 1A All-State ...
Tate, Jay To Play For District Championships After Wednesday Wins
The Tate Lady Aggies and the Jay Lady Royals will be in action tonight in their district softball championship games. The top-seeded...
Wahoos Fall 5-0 To Montgomery
On a crisp night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (7-6) dropped game three of the five-game series with...
FWC Sets Recreational Red Snapper Season To Begin May 24
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set the Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters Wednesday....
Escambia Woman Dies In Highway 98 Crash
An Escambia County woman died in a two vehicle traffic crash Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 89-year old...
Jury Recommends Death For Joshua Douglas
An Escambia County jury voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend the death sentence for 32-year old Joshua Wayne Douglas. Douglas was...
Tate Band Students Named To State Nine Star Honor Band
Five Tate High School band students have been named to the Nine Star Honor Band for the state of Florida. The Nine Star Honor Band...
Northview, Freeport Out Of District 3-1A Softball Tourney
The Northview Lady Chiefs and Freeport were knocked out of the District 3-1A Softball Tournament at Jay. In game one Tuesday afternoon,...
Abortion Parental Notice Case Divides Appeals Court
The girl was 17 years old, a good student, headed toward college — and pregnant. But her attempt to get an abortion without her...
Ho-Hum Legislative Session Not Just About Governor’s Race
Tax breaks are in. Gambling? No dice. Lower tuition is OK, but alimony is a no-no. Blame the GOP-dominated Legislature’s attempt...
Rep. Clay Ingram: Session Break
submitted by Rep. Clay Ingram It’s great to be home this week for a much needed break from Session. We’ve accomplished...
Man Sentenced To 330 Years For Child Sex Abuse
A Santa Rosa County man was sentenced to 330 year is prison Tuesday for the sexual abuse of three young girls. Circuit Judge John L....
Wahoos Beat Biscuits 7-4
On a chilly night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, the Wahoos defeated the Biscuits 7-4 in the second game of the series. The Wahoos...
Woman Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison For Toddler Drowning Death
An Escambia County woman was sentenced Monday to 24 years in prison in connection with the drowning death of her toddler in a neighbor’s...
Name Released In Monday Fatal Shooting
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim in a fatal shooting in the Mayfair area of Escambia...
First Amendment Group Seeks Veto Of ‘Warning Shot’ Bill
The First Amendment Foundation on Monday asked Gov. Rick Scott to veto what has become known as the “warning shot” bill...
Two Charged With Stealing Lottery Tickets From Northern Santa Rosa Business
Two people have been charged in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of scratch off lottery tickets from a convenience...
Wahoos Drop First Of Series 3-1 To Montgomery Biscuits
The Montgomery Biscuits took the first game of the series 3-1 over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a rain-shortened contest. The Wahoos...
Storms Cause Power Outages, Flooding
A line of storms created flooding, power outages and sparked a fire that destroyed a Molino home Monday night in the North Escambia...
Developer Plans New Dollar General For Cantonment
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Traffic Crash Claims The Life Of A Woman And Her Baby
A single vehicle crash Saturday night claimed the life of a young woman and her baby. Schintai Eberhart, 18, of Pensacola was ejected...