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Tate Aggie Family Honors Lives Of Student Athlete And His Sister
The Tate Aggie family paid an emotional tribute to three-sport athlete and honor student Sean Banks and his sister — his biggest fan — before their basketball win over Gulf Breeze Tuesday night.
Banks, a 15-year old sophomore, and sister Antoinette McCoy were killed in a tragic car crash early Saturday morning when their vehicle was [...]
Bond Revoked For DUI Manslaughter Suspect
The man accused of the DUI crash that took the lives of a brother and sister early Saturday morning appeared before a judge Tuesday.
Judge Kerra Smith revoked bond for 24-year old Hunter Russell Black in an unrelated battery case from October 2018. Black was in a pre-trail diversion program on that charge, and a condition [...]
Century Man Seriously Injured In Highway 29 Crash With 18-Wheeler
A 28-year old Century man was seriously injured when he collided with an 18-wheeler in Molino Tuesday morning.
William Hamilton was northbound on Highway 29 northbound near Victory Assembly of God Church when he rear-ended an 18-wheeler just before 11 a.m. The Florida Forest Service truck had started to slow to make a turn, but [...]
Fire Destroys Garage And Storage Shed In Cottage Hill
An early morning fire destroyed a large detached garage and a storage shed in Cottage Hill.
The blaze was reported about 3:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of North Highway 95A, south of Stacey Road. The 840 square-foot garage and a smaller shed were a complete loss.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the [...]
Century Six: Three Fugitives Behind Bars; Three More Added To Wanted List
Three of the first members of the “Century Six” are behind bars, and new members have been named. The “Century Six” is a new fugitive listing from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office focusing on those that live in the North Escambia area.
William Hamilton was arrested on an outstanding battery warrant [read more]. Robert Stabler and [...]
ECSO: Century Woman Hit Her Daughter In The Face With A Bat
A Century woman is facing felony charges after allegedly taking a swing at her daughter with a baseball bat.
Kimberly Renee Harwell, 44, was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and smuggling contraband into a detention facility. She remained in jail with bond set at $20,000.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s [...]
Century Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges, Sexual Offender Violation
A broken windshield landed a Century man behind bars on multiple drug charges and a sexual offender violation.
While patrolling Front Street, an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported seeing 50-year old Daryl Lamar Brown pass in a red Ford Focus with a windshield that was cracked in driver’s view. The deputy made contact with brown [...]
Two Escaped Alabama Inmates Are Back Behind Bars
Two inmates that escaped from work release in Brewton are now both back behind bars.
Christopher Ladale Pugh (pictured left), 27, was arrested as he walked along I-65 on Sunday, according to Sheriff Heath Jackson. Christopher Blake Moye (pictured right), 27, was tracked by K-9 teams to Wawbeek where he was taken into custody on Saturday.
Both [...]
FWC Explains More About Rare Redhorse Fish Found In The Escambia River
After we published a story about a rare river redhorse fish being found in the Escambia River, numerous people responded on NorthEscambia.com and our social media with reports of frequently seeing or catching the fish.
Until the recent discovery, the river redhorse had not been document in the Escambia River since 1976, according to the Florida [...]
Tate Aggies Football Banquet Honors Student Athlete Killed In Crash; Mom Addresses Attendees
“God’s got this.”
The mother of Sean Banks, Davisa Banks, addressed players, coaches and families Saturday night during the annual Tate High School football banquet.
She said she taught her children to do things the right way the first time and offered comfort to the Aggie family.
The Tate High School football program paused to honor Banks Saturday [...]
Two Killed In East Kingsfield Crash; Cantonment Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter
Two people were killed in a crash early Saturday morning on East Kingsfield Road, and a Cantonment man has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 24-year old Hunter Russell Black was traveling west on Kingsfield Road near Kingslake Drive in a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu when he crossed the centerline [...]
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Suspect Arrested After Breaking Into Camper In Cantonment
A man was arrested after breaking into a camper trailer at a Cantonment residence Wednesday morning. Jonah Richard Harris, 28, was...
Two Killed In Northern Santa Rosa County Wreck
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New Convenience Store Planned For Hwy 29, Hwy 97 In Molino
Plans are once again in the works for a new convenience store at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. Escambia...
Sunny Today, Rain And Colder Weather On The Way
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Wednesday...
District 5 Commissioner Schedules Town Hall Meeting In Molino
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a town hall meeting next month in Molino. The meeting will take place...
Tate Aggies Beat Gulf Breeze In Important District Game
The Tate Aggies defeated the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 86-79 Tuesday night. Before the game, a memorial for player Sean Banks and his sister...
Bill Would Let Students Be Excused From Jury Duty In Florida
Many full-time students in Florida could be excused from serving on juries, under a proposal filed Tuesday for the 2019 legislative...
Manna Offering Help to Federal Workers And Coast Guard During Shutdown
Manna Food Pantry is offering help to federal workers and Coast Guard members affected by the government shutdown. Those that need...
GoFundMe Established For DUI Crash Family; Tate ‘Numbers’ Memorial Honors Banks
Balloons with the numbers 40, 53 and 28 were on the fence outside Tate High School on Monday. Those were the jersey numbers worn by...
Century Man Charged With Battery, Theft Of Utility Trailer
A Century man was arrested after being featured as one of the first members of the “Century Six” most wanted North Escambia...
DeSantis Poised To Make Marijuana Changes
With one of his chief advisers tweeting the hashtag “NoSmokeIsAJoke,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will “very soon” announce...
Kay Ivey Takes Office As Alabama’s First Elected Female Republican Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was sworn in Monday on the steps of the state capital for her first full term. She is the second female governor...
Accused DUI Manslaughter Suspect Back In Jail Without Bond; State Seeks Upgraded Charges; FHP Report Reveals New Details
The man accused of DUI manslaughter in the deaths of a Tate High School student and his sister in a Cantonment wreck is back behind...
Walking Program Every Tuesday Morning At The Molino Library
The Molino Branch Library is inviting participants for “Walk This Way at Molino Branch Library” every Tuesday. Groups...
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts; Where To Expect Delays
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings scheduled this week: Monday, Jan. 14 ECAT Trolley Operator Interviews –...
Driver Rolls Pickup Into Guardrail
There were no serious injuries reported when a pickup truck crashed and rolled over onto a guardrail early Sunday morning at the North...
Drivers Runs Off Highway 29, Hits Mobile Homes
The driver of a pickup truck ran off the roadway and struck two mobile homes in Cantonment Saturday afternoon. The vehicle was apparently...
Grief Counselors Available Monday For Students, Staff At Tate High School
Counselors will be available Monday at Tate High School for students and staff following the death of a student early Saturday morning. Sean...
UF/IFAS Extension Offering Pesticide Licensing Training Course In Walnut Hill
The UF/IFAS Extension Office will offer a public training session for individuals interested in obtaining a private pesticide applicators...
Arbor Day Art Contest Entries Accepted Now
Celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the UF/IFAS Extension Arbor Day mail art contest. Make your own drawing, collage, painting...
Gruters Tapped To Lead Florida Republicans
Entering an election cycle in which Florida will again be a key battleground in the race for the White House, state Sen. Joe Gruters...
Florida Gov’t Weekly Roundup: DeSantis Flexing Some Executive Muscle
There’s a new sheriff in town, both literally and figuratively. Gov. Ron DeSantis came in as Florida’s chief executive with both...
Tate High Aggie Family Mourns Loss Of Student Sean Banks
The Tate High School Aggie family is mourning the loss of sophomore Sean Banks and his older sister Antoinette Marie McCoy in a tragic...
Behind Bars: ECSO Nabs Man On The Run Since November Molino Manhunt
A man Cantonment man that was the focus of a manhunt two months ago in Molino is now behind bars. Colby Chase Myrick, 27, was taken...
Heath Jackson Sworn In As First Republican Sheriff In Escambia County, AL
Heath Jackson was sworn in Friday afternoon as the first-ever Republican sheriff in Escambia County, AL. Immediately after taking...
No Injuries In Early Morning Mobile Home Fire
Firefighters responded to a Saturday morning kitchen fire on old Atmore Road about three miles west of Flomaton. The fire was contained...
No Injuries In Nine Mile At Highway 29 Rollover Crash
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle rollover crash Friday afternoon about 4:15 p.m. on Nine Mile Road at the southbound...
High School Hoops Scores
Friday night high school basketball scores: BOYS Baker 54 Northview 46 – For a photo gallery, click here. Tate 67, Niceville...
Fracking Ban Proposed In Florida House
With the idea getting support from Gov. Ron DeSantis, a House Republican has filed a proposal to ban the oil- and gas-drilling process...
Escambia Planning Board Approves New General Retail Store Fronting Muscogee Road
The Escambia County Planning Board has approved rezoning for a new general retail store for Cantonment. The rezoning proposal will...
Escambia Firefighter’s Union President Says Department Needs More Funding
Thursday, the president of the Escambia County Professional Firefighters union told the Escambia County Commission that there are...