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Century Rejects $240K Offer For Vacant Industrial Property
A $240,100 deal is dead that would have seen the first tenant in over a decade in the former Helicopter Technology building in Century.
West Florida Gin Manager Robert Earl Godwin and businessman Larry Baxley, who are in the process of setting up North Escambia Warehouse and Storage, LLC, made a preliminary lease-to-own offer on the [...]
Man Charged After Alleged Disturbance Involving His Grandfather, Uncle
An Escambia County man is facing charges after an alleged disturbance with his grandfather and uncle.
Justin Scott Martin, 25, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance on Vineyard Lane, just north of 10 Mile Road, after receiving reports of disturbance involving a man [...]
Toddler Nearly Drowns In Cantonment Pool
A toddler nearly drowned in a Cantonment pool Sunday afternoon, according to an Escambia County spokesperson.
Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded to a near drowning in the 2000 block of Sandicrest Drive. A toddler was found in a pool about 1:30 p.m. He was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital.
His condition and [...]
Whataburger Chain Could Be For Sale
Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, could be for sale. They’ve hired investment and banking giant Morgan Stanley to assist is a possible sale or other options.
“Our company is growing and is always attractive to investors, and we’ve brought in Morgan Stanley to help us explore our options,” the company said in a statement to [...]
Cantonment Rotary Recognizes Teachers Of The Year From North Escambia
The members of the Cantonment Rotary Club recently treated the Teachers of the year from Escambia County District schools north of Nine Mile Road to lunch at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Class Of 2019 Graduates
The 105 members of the Northview High School Class of 2019 graduated Saturday.
“First, we must look up. The Bible says the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom,” Salutatorian Seth Killam told the class. “Our education we received and look to receive is a valuable tool, but is useless if you do not keep [...]
Cantonment Man Facing Drug, Weapon Charges After Traffic Stop
A Cantonment man is facing weapon and drug charges after a traffic stop for no tag lights.
James Douglas Snow, 59, was charged with possession of firearm in the commission felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a drug paraphernalia.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled Snow over on Highway 297A and Red [...]
No Injuries In Highway 297A Wreck
There were no injuries in a two vehicle crash Saturday night.
The wreck occurred a little before 11 p.m. on Highway 297A just north of Pine Cone Drive. Both drivers refused medical transport to the hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
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