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Deputies Seek Four Persons Of Interest In Early Morning Beach Shooting

Deputies Seek Four Persons Of Interest In Early Morning Beach Shooting

A Milton man is dead after being shot in the chest early this morning on Pensacola Beach, not far from the iconic beach ball water... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

Warm, Scattered Showers

Warm, Scattered Showers

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

One BAD Stomach Ache: Local 4-H Member Wins National Title

One BAD Stomach Ache: Local 4-H Member Wins National Title

Izzy Kent, 10, represented Escambia County and her Barrineau Park 4-H Club at the 2013 ABGA National Boer Goat Show in West Monroe... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

No Injuries In Early Morning Molino Wreck

No Injuries In Early Morning Molino Wreck

There were no injuries in an early morning accident on Highway 97 near Hendricks Lane north of Dogwood Park. The driver of a Toyota... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »


Slowpokes Should Get Out Of The Left Lane

A massive transportation bill signed  by Gov. Rick Scott will require slow drivers to move out of the left lane or face potential... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »


Expect Delays Escambia Bay Bridge, Pensacola Bay Bridge

Drivers can expect delays on the I-10 Escambia Bay Bridge and the Highway 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge the next few days, according to the... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »


Scott Signs Teacher Evaluation, Sick Leave Bills

A requirement that classroom teachers only get evaluated based on the students they teach and a controversial measure that blocks local... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

George Touart Applies For County Administrator Job

George Touart Applies For County Administrator Job

Interim County Administrator George Touart is one of 63 applicants that want to become Escambia County’s permanent administrator. Touart... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

Reptiles Invade The Molino Library; The Noise Guy Heads To Other Libraries

Reptiles Invade The Molino Library; The Noise Guy Heads To Other Libraries

Participants in the West Florida Library’s Summer Reading Program had a chance to get up close and personal with some slithery... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

BayBears Cruise To 11-1 In First Half Finale

The Mobile BayBears scored 11 unanswered runs and left no doubt as they wrapped up a first half division championship with an 11-1... 

June 18, 2013 | Read the story »

Tropical Depression Forms

Tropical Depression Two formed this morning with winds of 35 mph. It not expected to impact our local weather at all. The latest information... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Man Drives Through Fences, Cemetery And Hits Building

An Escambia County man was critically injured when he drove through a cemetery, two fences and into a building early this morning. The... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Applications Open For Southern Pine Beetle Assistance And Prevention Program

The Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program will accept applications from non-industrial, private forest landowners... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Governors Showcase Florida, Alabama, Mississippi At Paris Airshow

The Paris Air Show kicks off today, with governors from Florida, Alabama and Mississippi on hand hoping to land economic prospects. On... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

FWC Delays Vote On Importing Out Of State Deer

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has deferred action until September on a rule prohibiting the importation of... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Scott Signs Bill To Speed Up Death Penalty Cases

As expected, Gov. Rick Scott  has signed the controversial “Timely Justice Act,” a measure aimed at reducing delays in... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Wahoos Shutout BayBears 4-0

Shaun Ellis shut down a red-hot Mobile BayBears lineup and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored all four of their runs in the fifth inning... 

June 17, 2013 | Read the story »

Five Injured In Blue Angel Crash

Five people were injured in a two vehicle crash Saturday night on Blue Angel Parkway. The Florida Highway Patrol said 27-year old Elissa... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Your Blueberry Best: Blueberry Cooking Contest

Do you have a blueberry recipe that makes people drool? Are your blueberry muffins or pie the best in town? If you’re a talented... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Vanderhoff Named Senior NCO For 307th Maintenance Squadron

Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sgt. Lisa K. Vanderhoff has been named Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for 307th Maintenance... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Jay’s Hope Miller To Perform At Disney On Thankgiving Day

Hope Miller from Jay High School is one of more than 500 cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that will perform in the... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Democrats Almost Don’t Care Who Takes On Rick Scott

Democrats gathering for their annual fundraising dinner at the Westin Diplomat Resort on Saturday were certain of one thing: They will... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Summer Ball: Northview Splits Games With Niceville, Crestview

Northview’s summer ball series continued on Saturday in Crestview.  The Chiefs A team defeated Niceville 6-4, and the B team... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Molino All Stars Take World Series Consolation Championship

The Molino All-Stars took the consolation championship Saturday in the 2013 Gospel Projects Tee Ball World Series. On Saturday, Molino... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Mobile Takes Third Straight Over Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos 6-2

The Mobile BayBears pushed themselves closer to a first half Southern Division crown with a 6-2 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos... 

June 16, 2013 | Read the story »

Driver Slams Pickup Into Cantonment Business

A driver slammed his pickup truck into a Cantonment business early Saturday morning. The accident happened about 12:55 a.m. on Jacks... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Volunteers Make A Difference In Cantonment

The Council on Aging of West Florida and volunteers from International Paper teamed up Friday afternoon to help an elderly Cantonment... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Former Molino Resident Gindl Called Up To Milwaukee Brewers

Former Molino resident Caleb Gindl will make his Major League Baseball debut when he is called up today to the Milwaukee Brewers. Friday,... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Football, Cheerleading Registrations Continue For NWE, Jay, Cantonment, Flomaton

Youth football and cheerleading registrations are continuing for Northwest Escambia, Cantonment, Jay and Flomaton. Northwest Escambia ... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Alabama Attorney Sentenced On Drug Charge

An Escambia County (AL) attorney has been sentenced on a drug charge. Sara “Sally” Oswald Stoddard, 66, was arrested by the Brewton... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Florida Medicaid Managed Care Gets Final Approval

The federal government gave final approval Friday to Florida’s long-debated proposal to overhaul the Medicaid system by requiring... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Healthy Summer Series: Prepare Now For Hurricanes

Whether you’re new to Florida or a long time resident of the sunshine state, preparing for this hurricane season can be made simple... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Northview Summer Ball Takes On Crestview, Baker

The heat took its toll on the Northview Chiefs Friday in summer baseball action. The combined A and B Northview teams lost to Crestview... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »

Escambia Chief Deputy Aiken To Retire

Escambia County Chief Deputy Larry Aiken is retiring.  His last day on the job will be June 28. Aiken has a 35-year background in... 

June 15, 2013 | Read the story »