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EREC Plans Power Outage Beginning Late Tuesday Night For 2,000 Members
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has another planned power outage beginning late Tuesday night for about 2,000 members.
The scheduled outage will begin at 11 p.m. Tuesday and last for up to four hours in the following areas :Oak Grove, Walnut Hill, Davisville, Enon, McKinnon, Bogia, Barrineau Park, parts of Bratt, and parts of Molino. The [...]
Century Asked For Nothing, Received Nothing In New State Budget. Last Year, It Was $1.885 Million.
During the 2023 session, the Florida Legislature appropriated nearly $2 million in funding for two major requests by the Town of Century. But the $117 billion 2024-25 state budget includes nothing specifically for the town after the mayor asked for nothing.
Last fall, local governments presented their state funding requests to the Escambia County Legislative Delegation — [...]
Patchy Frost Possible Tonight; Temps Near Freezing
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with [...]
Early Voting Ends With Turnout Approaching 15%
Early voter turnout for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary in Escambia County neared 15% as polling places closed Saturday.
There are 94,864 eligible Republican voters in Escambia County, and as of Tuesday turnout was 14.48%, or 13,732.
The Presidential Preference Primary was only available to voters registered in the Republican party. Florida is a closed primary state, [...]
Century Man Tased As Deputies Arrest Him On Outstanding Warrants
A Century man was tased after deputies attempted to arrest him on two-year old outstanding domestic violence warrants.
Clark Thompson Henthorne, 36, was charged with resisting without violence, in addition to the domestic violence offenses.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that Henthorne was at a residence in the 3700 block of South Century Boulevard. [...]
Navy Federal Announces Next Chief Operating Officer
Kara Cardona has been announced as Navy Federal Credit Union’s next Chief Operating Officer. Cardona replaces Dietrich Kuhlmann, who recently succeeded Mary McDuffie as Navy Federal’s Chief Executive Officer. All transitions were effective as of March 1, 2024.
Cardona has nearly 25 years of experience at Navy Federal, the past three of which she spent as [...]
Sheriff’s Office Unveils New High Tech Real-Time Crime Center (With Photo Gallery)
Escambia County’s high tech Real-Time Crime Center is now up and running at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
It’s officially called the Star Network, an over 5,700 square foot room that was previously served as a gym. Funded with over $1 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds, the room features a large video wall and [...]
Pensacola and Perdido Bay Watersheds May Get Estuary of National Significance Status
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to formally enroll the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) into the National Estuary Program as an “Estuary of National Significance.” The bill now heads to the U.S. House of [...]
Tate High School Hosts District Special Olympics (With Photo Galleries)
Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held Wednesday at Tate High School with about 400 student athletes and nearly 700 Tate student volunteers assisting as “buddies” and event workers.
The event began with a Special Olympics Torch around the track at Carl Madison Field at Pete Gindl Stadium. The National Anthem was performed [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Fleeing From Escambia Deputy
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Edmond Marquis Richburg, 31, was charged with fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and siren activated, operating a motor vehicle as a designated habitual offender, and obstructing justice without violence.
An ECSO deputy activated his emergency lights and siren [...]
As ‘Acting Superintendent’ Century Council Member Reports Four Sewage Spills To State
The Town of Century has reported four separate sewage spills that occurred over the past week.
The spills were reported to the Florida Department of Environmental (DEP) by council woman Alicia Johnson as “acting superintendent” of the town’s wastewater facilities.
According to the DEP, the town reported:
On March 8, a sewage lift station at the town’s [...]
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Scammers Targeting Owners Of Lost Pets, Claiming To Be Escambia Shelter
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What You Need To Know: Tuesday Primary Election
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Baseball This Week: It’s Time For The 29th Annual Aggie Classic
It’s time for the 29th annual Aggie Classic. There will be over a dozen teams from across playing at five different host sites...
Traffic: Here’s Where To Expect Construction Delays This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Florida Gas Price Up An Average Of 10 Cents Over Last Week
Florida gas prices sprung higher last week. The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high of $3.48 per gallon on Friday....
30,000 Pounds of Food, Over 100 Car Seats Distributed
Rep. Michelle Salzaman and community partners hosteda food and car seat giveaway Saturday at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Over 350...
One Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash in Escambia County
A four-vehicle crash claimed a life Saturday afternoon on Beverely Parkway in Escambia County. A 43-yer old Pensacola man was traveling...
This Week’s Century Council Meeting Rescheduled Due To Primary Election
The Century Town Council has rescheduled their regular meetings this week due to the upcoming March 19 Presidential Primary Election. The...
UWF Announces $5 Million Gift From Bear Family Foundation To Name College of Business
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders announced Friday a gift of $5 million from The Bear Family Foundation to name...
Ice Flyers Celebrate Weekend Sweep, Franchise Attendance Record
by Bill Vilona Ice Flyers correspondent The Ice Flyers broke from their traditional, center-ice, salute to fans for a victory lap around...
Bluff Springs, Cotton Lake and Williams Lake Recreation Sites Closed Due To High River Level
The Northwest Florida Water Management District has closed three recreation sites in the Escambia River Wildlife Management Area due...
Tate Boys Tennis Defeats Washington
The Tate Aggies boys tennis team defeated Washington Friday at the Roger Scott Tennis Center in Pensacola. The team improved to 7-1...
Ice Flyers Beat Huntsville Havoc (With Gallery)
The Pensacola Ice Flyers overcame an early 2 goal deficit and came out on top with a 6-3 win over the Huntsville Havoc on Friday. Returning...
Suspects Ages 14 and 19 Charged In Murder of 15-Year Old In Pensacola
A 14-year-old has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 15-year old Thursday night in Pensacola Thursday night. A 19-year...
Salzman To Host 30,000 Pound Food, Car Seat Giveaway Saturday
Rep. Michelle Salzman and partners will host a giveaway with 30,000 pounds of fresh food and hundreds of car seats for District 1...
Northview Chiefs Defeat The Choctaw Indians 4-1
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Indian of Choctawhatchee 4-1 Thursday night. Jamison Gilman led the Chiefs off in the circle, giving...
Northview Flag Football Beats PHS, Falls To Pace
The Northview Chiefs flag football team defeated the Pensacola High Tigers and fell to Pace Thursday evening at Tommy Weaver Memorial...
Flomaton Tops Northview 7-2 (With Gallery)
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Tate Baseball Beats Gulf Breeze; Tate Softball Falls To Niceville
BASEBALL Tate 4, Gulf Breeze 2 The Tate Aggies beat the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 4-2 Thursday night in Gulf Breeze. Zane Warrington earned...
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Navarre
The Tate Aggies boys and girls tennis teams defeated Navarre Thursday afternoon. The boys won 7-0, and the girls were victorious 4-3. Next...
Driver Killed While Leaving Mobile Highway Walmart Parking Lot
One person was killed in a crash in front of the Walmart of Mobile Highway Thursday morning. A Honda sedan driven by an 83-year old...
FPL Seeks Back-to-Back Rate Decreases In April And May
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Tate Falls To Crestview On The Road
The Crestview Bulldogs defeated the Tate Aggies 7-1 Wednesday night in Crestview. Kaleb Posta took the loss for the Aggies, giving...
Tate Aggies Tennis Boys and Girls Defeat Escambia Gators
The Tate Aggies tennis boys and girls teams both defeated the Escambia Gators this week. The boys were victorious 7-0, and the girls...
One Injured In Cantonment Wreck
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Molino Sex Offender Charged With Capital Sexual Battery Of Underage Teen Girl
A registered sex offender from Molino has been charged with the “prolonged” sexual assault of an underaged teenage girl. David...
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
Northviwe High School has named their Students of the Month for March. They are Jackson Parker and Chloe Criswell, pictured with Principal...
Tate Lady Aggies Beat Pine Forest 11-1 (With Gallery)
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Pine Forest Eagles 11-1 Tuesday night at Tate. Peyton Womack earned the win for the Aggies, going a...
Tate Aggies Fall 5-4 To West Florida (With Photo Gallery)
The Tate Aggies fell to the West Florida Jaguars 5-4 Tuesday night at Tate. Cramer earned the win for the Jags, giving up three hits...
Operation Kessel Run: 12 Accused Of Trying To Lure Minors For Sex In Escambia County
After a multi-agency investigation, 12 suspects were arrested and charged with seducing a minor to engage in sexual conduct, traveling...