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Multiple People Injured In Near Head-on Crash On Highway 97
At least three people were injured in a near head-on wreck Saturday night on Highway 97.
About 10 p.m., an older model Dodge pickup truck and a Volvo S80 collided in a wooded area on Highway 97 between Tungoil Road and Hendricks Lane south of Walnut Hill. The pickup truck burst into flames after the crash.
One [...]
Cool Sunday Night, Low In The Upper 30s To Near 40
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, [...]
Another Charge Filed Against Cantonment Woman Who Allegedly Punched, Spit On ‘Frail’ Elderly Woman In Parking Lot
An additional felony charge has been filed against a Cantonment woman accused of punching a “frail” elderly woman in the face and spitting on her after a minor vehicle collision in a local Dollar General Parking lot.
Allisha Dawn Jarvis, 25, was first charged with battery on a person 65 years old or older. Court and [...]
Woman That Allegedly Kidnapped Two Kids In Louisiana Is Now In Santa Rosa Jail
The woman that allegedly kidnapped her two young children from Louisiana Tuesday afternoon was arrested Friday night.
Shawntel Nicole Heck was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond as a fugitive from justice. She has multiple charges pending in Louisiana.
Heck was arrested after contacting a deputy stating she was tired of running and wanted [...]
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Century
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday afternoon in Century.
It happened on North Century Boulevard just north of Pond Street. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 71-year old Century man was attempting to walk across the roadway when he was struck by a 28-year old female driver that was unable to avoid a collision.
The man [...]
Doug Underhill Won’t Seek Third Term On The Escambia County Commission
District 2 Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill announced Friday that he will not seek a third term.
“I want to thank my supporters who have worked so hard in the campaigns and in reforming this government. I am humbled that so many of you are pressing me to run for a third term. My supporters sent [...]
‘Brown Out’ Plan Might Temporarily Close Two Fire Stations; Commissioners Disagree Over Firefighter Pay, Volunteer Value
The Escambia County Commission learned about a draft “brown out” plan Thursday that might temporarily close two fire stations due to reduced staffing, as two commissioners disagreed over low firefighter pay and the need for volunteers.
Escambia Fire Rescue operates 21 fire stations. Thirteen stations are staffed 24 hours a day with career, seven are volunteer [...]
Cantonment Man Charged After Drugs, Weapons, Cash Found During Search Warrant Service
A Cantonment man is facing multiple drug charges after law enforcement found drugs and weapons after executing a search warrant.
Larry Clay, 22, is charged with trafficking in oxycodone, possession of hydrocodone and violation of probation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, SWAT team and High Intensity Patrol Unit served a search warrant in the 60 [...]
Pensacola Bay Bridge Probably Won’t Reopen In March; More Damage Found
The Pensacola Bay Bridge is unlikely to open on March 22 as previously announced by the Florida Department of Transportation because more damage has been found.
As FDOT contractors were conducting repairs to the Pensacola Bay Bridge, it was determined that additional repair work was needed for one of the bridge’s trophy pieces. FDOT said the [...]
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Escambia County Reports 69 New COVID-19 Cases, No Additional Deaths
There were 69 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths in Escambia County reported Saturday by the Florida Department of Health. Here...
Beulah Elementary Students Take Virtual Field Trip To Beulah Middle Agricultural Lab
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Tate High Concert Bands Perform Friday Night Concert (With Video)
The Tate High School Showband of the South held a program Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium. All three Tate concert bands performed...
Softball: Catholic Tops Northview (With Gallery), Tate Defeats Pace
Pensacola Catholic 8, Northview 3 The Northview Chiefs defeated the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders in high school softball action Friday...
Tate Aggies Take Fifth Inning Lead To Beat Pace (With Gallery)
The Tate Aggies beat the Pace Patriots 8-4 Friday night at Tate. The game was tied AT three when Jackson Penton doubled on a 2-1 count...
Walnut Hill Man Charged With Felony Battery
A Walnut Hill man was charged after allegedly beating a man in Bratt. Thomas Zachariah Mason, Sr., age 31, was booked into the Escambia...
Community Health Northwest Florida Holding Vaccination Clinics Friday And Saturday
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Northview Beats PHS; Tate Freshmen Over Navarre
Northview 17, Pensacola 4 The Northview High Chiefs beat the Pensacola High Tigers 17-4 Thursday night in Pensacola. Bryce Korinchak...
Homeowner Shoots Suspect During Home Invasion; Six Charged
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All Florida Teachers Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccinations Regardless of Age
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Alabama Gov. Ivey Extends Mask Mandate One Final Time, Says It Will Be Lifted For Good April 9
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Newly Renovated Century Branch Library Reopens (With Photo Tour)
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Century Reschedules COVID-19 Grant Hearing After Oversight Leads To Wrong Address In Public Notice
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Greater Pensacola Chamber Honors Community Excellence At 61st Annual PACE Awards
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Baptist Has COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available In Pensacola And Jay
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Tate Beats Fort Walton Beach; Escambia Tops Northview
Tate 15, Fort Walton Beach 1 With an explosive 10-run fifth inning, the Tate Aggies beat Fort Walton Beach 15-1 Wednesday night. Jordan...
The Book Fair Is Back At Molino Park Elementary School, And There’s A New Way To Pay.
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Man Charged With Holding Patient Hostage At West Florida Hospital, Fighting With Deputies
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Missing Kids Found Near Munson, Manhunt Underway For Their Biological Mother
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Bratt Man Pursues Suspected Burglars Driving Stolen Truck In ‘Wild’ Chase
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Design Firm Presents New OLF-8 Hybrid Concept During Virtual Town Hall (With Video)
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Free UF/IFAS Dicamba Stewardship Training Available Online For Farmers
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Super Delta: Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds Debut New Joint Flight Formation
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Ascension Sacred Heart To Hold Vaccination Clinics For School District Employees 50 And Older
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DeSantis Delivers State Of The State Address (With Complete Text)
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Century Man Charged With Two Drive-by Shootings, Firing Into A Vehicle, Child Abuse, Numerous Other Felonies
A Century man has been accused of two drive-by shootings, firing into an occupied vehicle, weapons violations, child abuse and other...