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County Funds Half Of Pensacola Chamber, Gives Century Chamber Nothing
Escambia County directly or indirectly provides over 50 percent of the $4.3 million in revenue for the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber and exactly nothing for the Century Chamber of Commerce.
Escambia County contracts with the Pensacola Chamber to provide economic development for the county. Commissioner Gene Valentino had pushed a plan that would have brought more […]
Local Residents Arrested After Drug Task Force Raid
Two people have been arrested on narcotics charges following the execution of a drug task force search warrant in Canoe, Alabama, just a short distance across the state line from North Escambia.
Scottie Ladon Smith, 39, and Marilyn Natasha Satterwhite, 34, were arrested by the 21st Judicial Drug Task Force at a residence in Canoe. During […]
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Near Flomaton Preschool
A convicted sexual offender has been arrested in Flomaton for allegedly being too close to a daycare.
Dwight Anthony Dixon, 39, of Flomaton was arrested on felony sex offender charge Monday by Flomaton Police.
Flomaton Police Chief Tim R. Hardage said that a local resident recognized Dixon from a photograph and reported to police that Dixon was […]
Tri-County All-Stars Win 10-11 Year Softball Championship
The Tri-County All-Stars picked up the 10-11 year old tournament crown in Defuniak Springs Tuesday with a strong win.
Tri-County won the 10-11 Year Old Florida District 1 Softball Championship with a 16-0 shutout over Defuniak Springs. Tri-County was led by Michaela Stewart on the mound. Samantha Steadham had an in-park home run, and a triple […]
Church Signs Stolen For A Second Time
For the second time, someone has stolen signs belonging to a Molino church advertising their Vacation Bible School.
Thursday night, Highland Baptist Church members placed 10 signs, valued at a total of $250, at locations from Highway 97 to Barrineau Park Road — including signs in private yards and at the church. Friday night, someone stole […]
Fresh From Steve’s Farm: Sweet Corn, Beans, Peas, Catfish And More
In 2002, Steve Hiebert and his family planted six acres of sweet corn on their Walnut Hill farm. It was the start of a booming business that now offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, and even a little fishing down on the farm.
Steve said he always wanted to farm. But the traditional crops like cotton […]
UWF Digging For The Past In Molino; 2,000 Year Old Artifacts Found
Archaeologists from the University of West Florida are hard at work this summer uncovering the past in Molino, looking hard for a mission settlement dating back to the 1750’s. So far, they have not found definitive evidence of the village, but they have uncovered evidence of prehistoric life in Molino.
The Pensacola Colonial Frontiers Survey Field School, […]
Pensacola Man Dies In North Escambia Crash Early Sunday Morning
A Pensacola man died in an early Sunday morning accident on Highway 29 near McDavid.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Anthony Bernard Johnson, 44, of Pensacola, was killed in the single vehicle accident on Highway 29 just south of Cox Road about 1:10 Sunday morning.
Johnson was headed south on Highway 29 when he ran off the […]
Escambia (Ala.) Sheriff’s Deputy Tommy America Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Department Major Tommy America. Scores of law enforcement officers from across the area participated in the service, including a 21-gun salute from the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard.
As part of the service, Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith called the department’s radio […]
Rep. Greg Evers Honored By Town Of Jay
Many in the Town of Jay turned out to honor State Representative Greg Evers Friday night as Jay Mayor Kurvin Qualls presented Evers with a Key to the City.
Evers, 54, graduated in 1973 from Jay High School where he played basketball for the Royals. Several of his former coaches and teachers were on hand Friday […]
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Coming Friday: All You Need To Know For The 4th
Friday morning here on NorthEscambia.com, will will have all the Fourth of July celebration information from across North Escambia...
Valentino’s Economic Plan Out; Chamber’s Plan In
The competition over economic development plans in Escambia County is over, with a plan from the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce...
NWE Falls Out Of Jay Tournament With Loss To Niceville
Northwest Escambia is out of the 11-12 Year Old Baseball All-Star Tournament in Jay following a Wednesday night loss to Niceville-American. Niceville-American...
Celebrate Fourth With Jay Freedom Fun 5K, Fun Run
Jay will celebrate the Fourth with the 10th annual Jay Celebration Freedom 5K and One Mile Fun Run at 6 p.m. at the Jay City Park on...
Follow EREC On Facebook
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is turning to Facebook as another way to stay connected to EREC members and the community. “In...
Five Nominated For County Judge Job
A list of five nominees has been presented to Gov. Charlie Crist to fill a vacant county court judge position in Escambia County. The...
Many Alabama Fireworks Are Illegal In Florida
North Escambia residents often head across the state line into Alabama to purchase fireworks, but Florida Division of the State Fire...
Sheriff Unveils Plan To Ticket Escambia Kids
Tuesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department announced their plan to ticket kids — for making the right choices and helping...
Lots Of New Laws In Florida
A total of 160 new laws went into effect Wednesday in Florida, including a laws that deal with cigarette taxes, pharmacies and a property...
Upcoming Holiday Closings For The Fourth
The following will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday: Century and Jay city offices will be closed Friday Escambia...
NWE Wins In 11-12 Softball, Tri-County Falls To Niceville
(Updated With More Photos) In Tuesday night All-Star games, NWE beat Niceville in 11-12 year old play in Destin; and Tri-County...
NWE, Tri-County Baseball And Softball Roundup
Tri-County will play for the 10-11 year old Softball district title tonight in Defuniak Springs. Tri-County and Defuniak at 1-1 in...
Tri-County Downs NWE In 11-12 Year Old Tourney
Tri-County downed Northwest Escambia Monday night in Little League 11-12 year old All-Stars Tournament action in Jay. Tri-County won...
Century Man Back In Jail On Charges Related To Bad Checks In 1997
A Century man is back in the county jail on charges stemming from three bad checks he wrote back in 1997. Eddie Lee Daw, 42, of Century...
Blog: Stolen Church VBS Signs
This little light o’ mine, I’m gonna let it shine. It was a childish act Friday night as someone stole signs around Molino...
New Seat Belt Law In Florida
Law enforcement officers in Florida can now stop you for not wearing your seat belt, even if you are not speeding or committing another...
School District To Consider New Strategic Plan
The Escambia County School Board is considering a “Strategic Plan” for the next school year. The plan includes a vision...
Traffic Note: Flomaton ‘Twin Bridges’
If you travel Highway 31 east of Flomaton, be on the lookout for some changes at the “twin bridges”. Traffic in the area...
Woman Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle Says She’s Not Guilty
A Jay woman found sleeping in a car stolen in Century has entered a not guilty plea in Escambia Count Circuit Court. Rachel K. Rice,...
Gulf Power Bills To See Small Decrease In July
If you are a Gulf Power customer, look for a small decrease on your power bill. A surcharge used for hurricane repairs will be dropped...
Tri-County Advances In 9-10 Baseball Tourney
The Tri-County All-Stars advanced in 9-10 year old baseball tournament action over the weekend. Tri-County beat R.L. Turner of Panama...
Jeff Miller: Oppose Energy Bill, Will Be Costly For Rural NW Florida
On June 26th, Democrats in Congress passed one of the largest tax increases in history, and did it without even changing the tax code....
Church’s VBS Signs Are All Stolen - Including Sign At Church
The members at Highland Baptist Church are puzzled that someone would steal all of the signs the church had put out to advertise this...
Almost Time: NWE Football Registration In July
Football is just around the corner, and registration for the 2009 season of Northwest Escambia Football begins in July. Football registration...
Have An Extra $389? That’s Your Share Of Escambia’s Debt
If you are citizen of Escambia County, Fla., your share of the county’s debt is $389. If the county were to ask you to pay your...
Cantonment Man Enters Not Guilty Plea On Child Porn Charges
A Cantonment man who was arrested earlier this month on charges of possessing and promoting child pornography — including images...
Twilight Field Day Tuesday At Jay Research Station
There will be a Twilight Field Day at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay this Tuesday. The program will include...
D Grade: Why Did Northview Fall That Low?
How did Northview High School’s grade from the Florida Department of Education fall to a D? It is a question that many North...
Milton Man Pleads Not Guilty Of Stabbing Century Man
A Milton man has pleaded not guilty in connection to the May 7 stabbing of a Century man. William Edward Perry, 48, of Milton, remains...
Convenience Store Owner Busted By Dept. Of Revenue
A Destin businessman that owns convenience stores in Cantonment has been arrested on a charge that he failed to turn over sales taxes...
First National Bank & Trust Earns Five Stars
The First National Bank & Trust in Atmore has earned BauerFinancial’s four or five star rating for every quarter that the...
Firefighters Battle Walnut Hill Shed, Boat Fire
Fire heavily damaged a metal shed in Walnut Hill early Thursday morning, destroying a boat and a four-wheeler. The fire in the 5000...
Latest Headlines
- Coming Friday: All You Need To Know For The 4th
- County Funds Half Of Pensacola Chamber, Gives Century Chamber Nothing
- Valentino’s Economic Plan Out; Chamber’s Plan In
- NWE Falls Out Of Jay Tournament With Loss To Niceville
- Celebrate Fourth With Jay Freedom Fun 5K, Fun Run
- Many Alabama Fireworks Are Illegal In Florida
- Follow EREC On Facebook
- Five Nominated For County Judge Job
- Sheriff Unveils Plan To Ticket Escambia Kids
- Local Residents Arrested After Drug Task Force Raid
- Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Near Flomaton Preschool
- Lots Of New Laws In Florida
- Upcoming Holiday Closings For The Fourth
- Tri-County All-Stars Win 10-11 Year Softball Championship
- NWE Wins In 11-12 Softball, Tri-County Falls To Niceville
- Church Signs Stolen For A Second Time
- NWE, Tri-County Baseball And Softball Roundup
- Tri-County Downs NWE In 11-12 Year Old Tourney
- Century Man Back In Jail On Charges Related To Bad Checks In 1997
- Fresh From Steve’s Farm: Sweet Corn, Beans, Peas, Catfish And More