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Four Injured, Two Critically, In After Driver Runs Red Light At Highway 29 And Molino Road
Four people were injured, two critically, in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 29 and Molino Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 86-year-old Birmingham man ran a red light as his red Lexus SUV was traveling south on Highway 29. At the same time, a white Chevrolet SUV driven by a [...]
ECSO Master Deputy David Preston Retires After Over Three Decades Of Service
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy David Preston was honored on his retirement during a ceremony at ECSO headquarters on Thursday.
Preston, who is a North Escambia resident, joined the ECSO in 1994. He spent the early part of his career in the Patrol Division in Century and last worked as investigator in Property Crimes.
Sheriff Chip [...]
Jesse LaCoste Of Cantonment Gets 10 Years For Grand Theft, Contractor Fraud
Thursday, embattled contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste of Cantonment was sentenced to 10 years in prison
It October, an Escambia County jury deliberated for just over an hour before convicting LaCoste of grand theft and contractor fraud, both second degree felonies.
He had faced up to 30 years in prison, and still faces trail on additional similar [...]
Cantonment Sexual Predator Charged With Absconding
A Cantonment sexual predator remains behind bars in the Escambia County Jail after vacating his permanent residence without notifying authorities, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradford Anthony McKune, 55, was charged with four felony sexual predator violations.
According to an arrest report, McKune moved away from 960 Rose Petal Lane six months ago but failed [...]
Escambia County Public Works Holds Year End Holiday Party (With Gallery)
The Escambia County Public Works Department held its annual year-end holiday luncheon on Wednesday.
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, County Administrator Wes Moreno, and Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender joined staff for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. Staff from the Road Department and the Work Annex also attended.
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Commission To Consider Land Use Changes For Two Molino Retail Properties
The Escambia County Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday concerning the adoption of an ordinance amending the future land use categories for two parcels on Highway 29 near Molino Road, including a property where work began months ago to remodel a small shopping center.
The first parcel is 3.75 acres located at 6505 North [...]
New Disc Golf Course Now Open At Ascend Community Park
Local residents looking for a fun outdoor activity now have a new option. Ascend Community Park has officially opened a new 9-hole disc golf course that circles the wooded area around the children’s playground.
The course was installed by Ascend employee volunteers and designed with guidance from Ryan Vann of Flight Factory Discs.
Funding came from the [...]
Tate Moves To 5A, Northview Remains In Rural In New FHSAA Classifications
The Florida High School Athletic Association has released its new tentative classifications for 2026-28, and it sees several area teams moving down a class.
The Tate Aggies moved down from 6A to 5A, as did Pace and Navarre. Pine Forest went down to 3A, while Gulf Breeze and Milton were reclassified into 4A.
The changes are because [...]
County Considers Expansion Of Highway 4A Safety Improvement Project To $2.36 Million
This week, the Escambia County Commission will consider expanding a Highway 4A safety improvement project.
In August, the commission approved a $1.8 million roadway safety improvements project for Highway 4A from Byrneville to near Century. The approved project limits are from Highway 4, at the traffic light near the Byrneville Community Center, and continuing for 3.5 [...]
Century Neighborhood Watch Organized, Sets Future Meetings
An organizational meeting was held Monday night for a new Century Neighborhood Watch, under the guidance of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The group elected Evelyn Deterville as president, Emma Fletcher as vice president and Deborah William and secretary.
For more photos, click here.
About a dozen attendees learned how to keep a watchful eye on their community, [...]
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