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Process Underway To Replace Tornado Ravaged Historic Homes In Century
The tornado recovery process in Century is continuing with attention being turned to seven historic homes to be replaced in the historic district.
Escambia County has announced bid solicitations with bids due August 10 for the homes.
The Century Architectural Review Board and town council recently gave approval to repair or replacement plans for tornado ravaged [...]
Escambia Unemployment Rate Falls
Governor Rick Scott announced that Pensacola added 3,200 new private-sector jobs in the last year. The area’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, down 0.8 percentage point from a year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 17,800 new jobs in June and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent, the lowest rate since [...]
Deidra’s Gift: Free School Supplies Distributed To Hundreds
Free backpacks and school supplies were distributed Saturday in Century to hundreds of children in need. The distribution at the Nadine McCaw Park (former Roadside Park) was thanks to a family honoring the memory of one of their own in a program called “Dedria’s Gift”.
The bookbags full of supplies were distributed in [...]
Missing Beulah Boy Found
Update: July 23 6:15 p.m. According to the KlaasKIDS Search Center for Missing & Trafficked Children, Grant Hofberger has been located and is no longer missing.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is search for a missing 13-year old boy from Beulah.
On July 18, after 8 a.m., Grant Hofberger was last seen wearing a blue camo [...]
Escambia House Fire Claims One Life
Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a fire at a single family home in the 4500 block of Havre Way on Sunday, July 23.
An adult male victim was found during the search. The Florida State Fire Marshal and Escambia Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the death.
Escambia County Emergency Communications received multiple calls [...]
Pickup Destroyed By Fire (With Photo Gallery)
Fire destroyed a pickup truck Saturday in the 700 block of Jacks Branch Road. There were no injuries reported.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Elderly Atmore Couple Charged With Sex Trafficking Of Teen
An Atmore woman and her elderly boyfriend are accused of sex trafficking.
Mary Lue Daw, 66, and her boyfriend Charles Stacey, 87 are both charged with human trafficking and rape.
Court documents show Daw accepted money from Stacey in exchange for allowing him to have sex with her 13-year-old granddaughter.
Stacey persuaded the 13-year-old girl to come into [...]
Grant Builds Three Pole Barns For Panhandle Equine Rescue
Three pole barns were recently constructed at Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust through Wells Fargo.
“They will provide much needed additional shelter for the rescue horses. We were able to extend an existing barn and add two new ones. The third barn [...]
Several Escambia Schools Honored For Life Safety Improvements
Certificates of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in the Annual Fire Life Safety Inspections were presented during the July Escambia County School Board meeting.
“The Department of Protection Services has worked very closely with school administrators to improve safety in the learning environment and in making continuous improvements in fire life safety. Administrators and staff at all [...]
Cantonment Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Store Robbery
A Cantonment man has been sentenced to prison for the armed robbery of a Cantonment convenience store.
Jonathan Mark Vito was sentenced by Circuit Judge John Miller to 15 years in state prison as a habitual felony offender. He pleaded no contest to robbery.
On September 10, 2016 Vito entered the Tom Thumb on Highway 29 and [...]
One Of Texas’ Most Wanted Fugitives Arrested In Atmore
One of the most wanted men in Texas has been arrested in Atmore — where he’s lived for the past 20 years.
Ricky Lee Waters, age 60, has been charged with identity theft, giving false information to a law enforcement officer and possession of a controlled substance. He’s now in the Escambia County (AL) [...]
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New Book Drop Available At The Molino Branch Library
A new book drop was installed recently at the Molino Branch Library at 6450-A Highway 95A in the Molino Community Complex. The library...
Showers And Thunderstorms Forecast For Monday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy,...
Escambia County Meeting Schedule
Here’s a look at public meeting scheduled for next week in Escambia County: Tuesday, July 25 Coffee with the Commissioner –...
Senator Questions Fairness Of Algebra EOC Exam
While praising a recent legislative decision to eliminate an end-of-course exam for students taking Algebra II, a Northeast Florida...
Military Members Boost Concealed Weapons Licenses
Florida has fast-tracked concealed-weapons licenses to 82,000 military members and honorably discharged veterans since terror-related...
Northview Baseball To Host Coed Softball Tournament
The Northview Baseball team will be host a coed softball tournament Saturday, July 29 at Bradbury Park (NWE). Entry fee is $200 per...
Pensacola Falls, 4-2, To Montgomery
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored two runs in the second inning and were blanked the rest of the way. The Montgomery Biscuits came from...
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Escambia County Woman
THIS MISSING WOMAN WAS LOCATED SAFE. A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Escambia County woman. Mildred Taylor Parker,...
McCants And Team Win At Wood Bat Classic
Torianno (TJ) McCants of Quintette and the East Coast Sox’s 2020 Select won the 15U World Wood Bat Classic held in Cartersville,...
FHP Continues Investigation Into Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation into a motorcycle crash Friday night that claimed the life of a Tuscaloosa...
Weekend Gardening: Distinctly Southern Hydrangeas
by Santa Rosa County Extension Nothing defines a southern landscape more than hydrangeas. These beautiful, large flowering shrubs...
Molino Church Holds Community Fun Day
Aldersgate United Methodist Church held a Community Fun Day Saturday in Molino. The event included outdoor games and competitions....
Florida Gov’t Weekly Roundup: Center Court
Every year, around the middle of the summer, with the Legislature long gone and the governor’s office mostly silent, comes a...
Wahoos Even Series With The Montgomery Biscuits
Thanks to back-to-back two out hits by right fielder Aristides Aquino and second baseman Shed Long, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored...
Five People Injured In Cantonment Crash
Five people were injured in a three vehicle accident Friday morning in Cantonment. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway...
Escambia Man Gets Life In Prison For Armed Robbery
An Escambia County jury found Demeko Sims Guilty of robbery with a firearm. Immediately following the verdict, Judge Joel Boles sentenced...
Escambia Man Sentenced For Aggravated Assault Of Deputy
An Escambia County Jury found Carlos Lamar Warren, Jr., guilty of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Immediately following...
Wahoos Fall To Biscuits
The game was all tied up, 2-2, and then the bottom of the sixth inning happened. That’s when the Montgomery Biscuits sent 11 batters...
Century To Begin Budget Setting Process
Century will begin their budget setting process with workshop meetings August 10 and August 24. In previous years, the town council...
Governor Appoints Pate, Everett To NW Florida Water Management District
Monday, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointments of Jerry Pate and Ted Everett to the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida...
Scott Committee Continues Raking In Money
After starting the month with nearly $2.9 million on hand, Gov. Rick Scott’s “Let’s Get to Work” political committee...
Teachers Learn How To Teach Writing
Jim Allen Elementary School hosted a one day seminar in writing instruction Wednesday to teach teachers how to teach writing. Teachers...
Power Company Offers Summertime Storm Safety Tips
With temperatures rising during the summer months, so does the chance for severe weather. During the spring, thunderstorms become...
Judge Gives State More Time To Defend Abortion Law
A Tallahassee judge gave Florida officials more time to present their defense of a two-year old law requiring women to wait 24 hours...
Wahoos Drop Game To Montgomery
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lead the Southern League with 11 shutout victories. However, the team also leads the league with 12 shutout...
Missing 78-Year Old Found
UPDATE 12:15 p.m. — This missing senior has been found. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert...
Escambia Budget Meeting Scheduled For July 27
On Thursday, July 27 at 9 a.m. during a special meeting, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will continue its review...
Forecasters Call For Increasing Chance Of Hurricanes
Researchers at Colorado State University point to an increasing likelihood of Atlantic hurricanes in the 2017 season based on an adjusted...
Senate President Touts Higher Education Changes Despite Veto
Despite the governor’s veto of a wide-ranging higher-education policy bill, Senate President Joe Negron said Wednesday that...
Man Wanted For Robbing Beulah Store Clerk At Knifepoint
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a Beulah clerk at knifepoint. At approximately 9:40...
Aerial Photos: Boggy Creek Bridge Construction
The $3 million bridge replacement project on County Road 97A over Boggy Creek near Enon in Escambia County is underway. Traffic has...
Northview High Plans Orientation For August 3
From Northview High School: We will issue class schedules, hall lockers, and textbooks to returning 10th, 11th and 12th grade students...