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Florida State Attorney’s Office, FDLE Investigating Flomaton Police Dept.
The Flomaton Police Department is under investigation for an incident that allegedly occurred in Escambia County, Florida.
“I can confirm that an investigation is being conducted into issues involving the Flomaton Police Department,” Assistant (Florida) State Attorney Greg Marcille said Thursday. “It is an ongoing investigation at this time.”
That investigation, Marcille said, is being conducted by [...]
Public Meeting To Address Planned Closure Of Molino USDA Office
A public meeting will be held next week to discuss the federal government’s plan to close the USDA’s Escambia County Farm Services Agency office in Molino.
The public meeting will offer an opportunity for Escambia County farmers and ranchers to speak on the proposed closure. The USDA Florida Farm Service Agency management team will be on [...]
Driver Dies From Injuries Received In Clay Pit Accident
A man critically injured after being pinned under a SUV deep in a clay pit Sunday night has died.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 24-year old Benjamin T. Hillard of Pensacola passed away at 1:57 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The incident was reported about 7:25 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area near the [...]
Molino Man Charged With Using Chair To Attack Girlfriend
A Molino man is charged with felony battery after allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a wooden chair.
John Carl Nellums, 36, allegedly threw the chair across the kitchen of the Molino Road apartment he shares with his live-in girlfriend. The 45-year old victim told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that Nellums had been drinking all day Sunday [...]
Photo: The ‘Welcome To Florida’ Sign Says Gov Scott Is A What?
Those souvenir photos in front of the “Welcome to Florida” sign on Highway 29 at the state line in Century have been a little more interesting for over a month, thanks to a vandal.
A little spray paint transformed the official greeting to “Governor PRick Scott”. According to Webster’s dictionary, the word “prick” is defined as [...]
Century Relay For Life Won’t Be Held This Year
For the first time in several years, there will not be a Relay for Life event in Century this year.
“Cancer has hit us hard here,” McCall said, nothing the passing of council member Nadine McCaw due to cancer. He encouraged former Century Relay for Life teams to join with the Jay Relay for Life this [...]
Winning $61,330 Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Area
A winning ticket in Tuesday night’s Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing was sold near Jay.
The Quick Pick ticket, with numbers 7-8-23-34-36 , was sold at the Berrydale Kwik Mart at 13010 Highway 87 North. The ticket was one of four winning tickets in the drawing.
Each of the four winning tickets are worth $61,330.55 [...]
Man Steals Power Pole Copper Wire To Pay For Court Ordered Monitoring
A Cantonment man is charged with cutting copper wire off utility poles so, he said, he could pay for the court ordered ankle monitor he was ordered to wear in another felony case.
Todd Eugene Caine, 48, was charged with larceny taking copper or other metal damaging utilities. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail [...]
Man Injured After Explosion Inside Garbage Truck
A man was injured after an explosion Tuesday afternoon inside a garbage truck in the 4500 block of Chumuckla Highway.
When Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found that a Waste Pro employee was on the ground after having been thrown about 10 feet by the explosion. The employee was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital [...]
Santa Rosa Deputy Injured In Traffic Crash
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being involved in a traffic crash Monday night.
According to the Florida High Patrol, Deputy Patric Gibson, 46, was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens when a Ford SUV driven by 45-year old William Burgin of Milton turned in front of him on Willard [...]
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Tate High Head Football Coach Ed Rigby Resigns
Tate High School head football coach Ed Rigby submitted his resignation Thursday following a winless season. “I can confirm that...
Escambia Names Equestrian Center Manager
A new manager has been hired for the Escambia County Equestrian Center. Pamela Mauldwin of Milton was selected from the top three finalists...
Flomaton 2nd, Northview 3rd In Invitational Math Tournament
The Northview High School Math Team placed third while Flomaton placed second overall during the 27th Annual JDCC Invitational Math...
Members Needed For Escambia Library Task Force
The Escambia County Commission is seeking five residents to serve on a Blue Ribbon Task Force to develop the blueprint for library...
Jay’s Rebecca Calloway Signs With Pensacola State
Jay High School senior Rebecca Calloway has signed a softball scholarship with Pensacola State College. Calloway had a .508 batting...
Texting While Driving Ban Moving Along In Senate
A bill to ban texting while driving passed a Senate committee on Thursday but may be stalled in the House. The proposal would allows...
Century, Jay Town Clerks Attend Regional Meeting
Several area municipal clerks had the opportunity more about how to better serve their towns and cities at a recent meeting in Mobile. Town...
the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part Three)
Today, it’s part four of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 24 young ladies at Northview High School...
Northview Basketball Games Rescheduled
Northview’s planned basketball games Thursday against Chipley High School were rescheduled. The Chiefs will host Chipley Saturday...
No Injuries In School Bus Wreck
There were no injuries in a Thursday morning wreck involving a school bus driven by a Cantonment man. According to the Florida Highway...
Century Blood Drive Canceled Due To Weather
A blood drive that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Century was canceled due to weather concerns. The Northwest Florida Blood...
Byrneville Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School: Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree...
the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (Part Two)
Today, it’s part three of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 24 young ladies at Northview High School...
Battery Charge Dropped Against 13-Year Old Autistic Student
Charges have been dropped in the case of a 13-year old autistic boy accused of attacking his teacher. Conner Brown had been charged...
Bye Bye Potato Chips: Bill Would Eliminate Non-healthy Food From Aid Programs
A bill that would eliminate “non-healthy, non-staple” foods from those permitted under food assistance guidelines sparked...
Fire Destroys Cantonment Shed
Fire destroyed a shed in Cantonment Wednesday afternoon. The fire in 20×20 shed was reported about 1 p.m on Booker Avenue, just...
Pensacola Man Shot To Death
A Pensacola man was shot to death early this morning. The Pensacola Police Department has identified the victim as 63-year old Charles...
the road to the crown: Meet The Girls (With Photos)
Today, it’s part two of our multi-part series “the road to the crown” as we follow 24 young ladies at Northview High School in...
Deputies Seek Persons Of Interest In Walmart Carjacking
Sheriff’s investigators are asking for help to identify two persons of interest in an attempted carjacking at Walmart in Ensley...
Second DCF Impersonator Reported
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second report of a man impersonating an investigator with the Department...
Ernest Ward Middle To Hold Career Night
Ernest Ward Middle School will host a Career Night next week for students, parents and community members. Representatives from many...
NHS Plants Live Oak For Arbor Day
A live oak tree was recently planted at Northview High School’s FFA as part of an Arbor Day celebration. Escambia County, University...
Chris Jones Seeks Fifth Term As Property Appraiser
Incumbent Chris Jones prefiled Friday for his fifth term as Escambia County Property Appraiser. Jones, a Democrat, was first elected...
Abortion Battle Re-emerges As Florida House Bill Advances
Florida’s perennial abortion battle re-emerged Tuesday, as a House panel approved bills that would block abortions after 20 weeks,...
Man Gets 25 Years For Sexual Battery Of 60 Year Old Woman
An Escambia County man was sentenced to 25 year in prison for the sexual battery of a 60-year old woman. Ezekiel Temane received the...
North Escambia Residents Charged In $1 Million Prisoner Tax Refund Scam
Two Cantonment residents are among five people facing federal charges for their involvement in a prisoner income tax refund scheme...
Trial Postponed In Molino Couple Cancer Scam Case
Trial was set to begin Monday for one member of the Molino couple accused of faking her cancer diagnosis to scam people out of thousands...
Road To The Crown: Miss Northview High 2012 Contestants
Join NorthEscambia.com this week for our annual multi-part series “the road to the crown”. We will follow 24 young ladies at Northview...
Century To Use $250K Line Of Credit, $116K In Reserve Funds For Grant Expenses
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to allow the mayor to open $250,000 line of credit and use $116,000 in reserve funds to...
Santa Rosa Schools Ranked No. 2 In Florida; Escambia At No. 44
The Santa Rosa County School District was ranked No. 2 in the state while the Escambia County School District was ranked No. 44 in...
Wednesday Final Day To Request Primary Absentee Ballot By Mail
Voters who wish to be mailed an absentee ballot for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary Election must request their ballot...
Evers’ Farm Land Agritourism Bill Gets Committee Nod
Despite objections from cities and counties, the Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday approved a bill that would prevent local...
Authorities Looking For DCF Impersonator
Authorities are looking for a man they say is pretending to be a Department of Children and Families employee. The Escambia County...
