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Century Approves New Water, Trash Policies
The Century Town Council approved new water and residential trash service policies during their Monday night meeting.
One policy sets forth and defines service parameters to residential trash service. Trash is defined as limbs, discarded furniture, appliances and junk. Residents are allowed to put out trash up to 48 hours in advance of their normal pickup [...]
Gas Prices Dropping After Double Hurricane Spike
Gasoline prices in Florida have fallen 7 cents during the past week and 25 cents over the past month, after hurricanes Harvey and Irma drove up costs at the pump.
The downward trend is expected to continue in the coming weeks, barring more tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico.
The auto club [...]
Portion Of Alabama Hwy 21 Named For Slain Holman Correctional Officer
A portion of Alabama Highway 21 near Atmore was named the “Alabama Correctional Officer Kenneth L. Bettis Memorial Highway” during a ceremony Monday.
Bettis, 44, was assaulted and stabbed by an inmate at the Holman Correctional Facility on September 1, 2016, after refusing to serve the inmate an extra lunch tray. He died from [...]
One Injured In Molino Rollover Crash
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident in Molino Monday morning.
The accident occurred about 7:15 a.m. on Highway 95A near Sean Road. The driver apparently ran off the roadway into a ditch, struck multiple culverts and a utility pole as her car overturned multiple times. The vehicle came to rest upright, partially [...]
Escambia Florida EMS To Expand Coverage, Drop Atmore Ambulance Contract
Within the next month, Escambia County will begin providing ambulance service to the Walnut and Bratt areas while ending a nearly 40-year old agreement with Atmore Ambulance.
Escambia County EMS will assume primary medical coverage for the entire north end of Escambia County beginning Monday, November 13. Atmore Ambulance has provided ambulance service for the Walnut [...]
Taking A Bite Out Of Hunger: Peanut Butter Drive Underway
The UF/IFAS Extension Annual Peanut Butter Challenge is in full swing to help feed the hungry.
In an effort to boost the supply of the most requested food pantry item, peanut butter, UF IFAS Escambia County Extension is teaming up again with the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help “Take a Bite out of Hunger” by [...]
Woman Charged With Death Of Child; Two Others Arrested
Three Escambia County residents were arrested in connection with the death of a child.
Deputies responded to the 300 block of Bryant Road Saturday afternoon. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said a child was transported to a local hospital and later died there. Deputies arrested Veronica Posey, 64, Grace Smith, 69, and James Smith, 62, [...]
Bicyclist Killed In Highway 95A Crash Saturday Night
The Florida Highway Patrol reports a bicyclist was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash.
The accident happened just before 10 p.m. in the 3000 block of a South Highway 95A, near Pensacola Ready Mix and directly adjacent to Highway 29. A silver-colored Ford Focus driven by 19-year Thomas Barrow of Pensacola was on Highway 95A [...]
Inmate’s Family Sues DOC, Warden Over Stabbing Death At Century CI
The Florida Department of Corrections is being sued in federal court by the family of inmate that was stabbed to death in June at Century Correctional Institution.
The family of Jorge Slaughter, 33, filed the negligence-wrongful death lawsuit this week against the DOC and Century CI Warden Randall Bryant, claiming that Slaughter was not adequately protected [...]
Celeste North Named NHS Homecoming Queen (With Photo Gallery)
Celeste North was named Northview High School’s homecoming queen for 2017 Friday night.
Pictured below are Freshman Maid Franki Daw, Junior Maid Madison Sherouse, First Runner-up Anna Nelson, Homecoming Queen, Celeste North, Second Runner-up Bailee Hinote and Sophomore Maid Chloe Smith.
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NorthEscambia.com photos, [...]
Over 1,300 Volunteer During United Way’s Day Of Caring
Over 1,300 volunteers fanned out across Escambia County Friday for United Way’s 25th Annual Day of Caring.
It was 25-years ago that the United Way of Escambia County introduced the Day of Caring as, a community-wide initiative to connect volunteers and resources with local agencies and schools in need of support. Since 1993, the Day of [...]
Northview Celebrates Homecoming With Parade (Photo Gallery)
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt Saturday afternoon.
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Escambia Rep. Frank White Files For Florida Attorney General
Republican state Rep. Frank White of Pensacola, a general counsel and chief financial officer for a group of auto dealerships, announced Friday he will run for state attorney general in 2018.
White, who was first elected to the House in 2016, joins a GOP primary battle that includes state Rep. Jay Fant of [...]
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Grover Robinson Pre-files To Run For Pensacola Mayor
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Beulah Beltway Public Meeting Scheduled
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Finally Feeling Fallish
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Impact 100 Awards Over $1 Million To Area Non-Profits
Local women’s philanthropy group Impact 100 has awarded over $1 million in grants to local non-profits. Each of the following...
Flomaton Tops Ernest Ward (With Photo Gallery)
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles Monday night, 10-8. The EWMS Eagles will wrap up their season...
Century Fire Visits Camp Fire Learning Center
For National Fire Safety Week, crew members of Engine 519 of the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited and shared fire...
Book Fair At Jim Allen Elementary; Today Is Family Shopping
Jim Allen Elementary School is holding its annual Scholastic Book Fair through Friday. Family shopping time will be Tuesday from 2-6...
Dish Network Takes Florida TV Tax Fight To U.S. Supreme Court
Pointing to “protectionism,” a major satellite-television company is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a constitutional...
Free Forestry 101 Workshop For Landowners
A workshop will be held October 20 at the Pace Community Center for landowners interested in the foundations of good stewardship of...
Two Killed In Single Vehicle Wreck Near Atmore
Two people were killed in a single vehicle accident near Atmore Sunday afternoon. The accident happened on Dailey Road, about four...
Escambia Man Sentenced To 40 Years On Child Exploitation Offenses
Danny Ray Murphy, 37, of Milton, was sentenced today to 40 years in prison, after being convicted on June 14 of conspiracy, receipt...
Supervisor Of Elections Schedules Candidate Workshop
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford will conduct a candidate workshop on Tuesday, October 24, for anyone interested...
Escambia Man Gets 10 Years On Federal Meth, Weapons Charges
Anthony J. Fountain, 23, of Pensacola, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on July 20 to possession...
VFW Essay Contest Winners Named
Junior Zachary Prosser has been named Northview High School’s winner of the Atmore VFW Post 7016 Voice of Democracy essay contest. Second...
Escambia County’s Tinker Named State 4-H Parliamentarian
Escambia County 4-H member Michelle Tinker was appointed the Florida 4-H state parliamentarian. Tinker has served in 4-H for many years...
ERC And Southwest Alabama Football Scores
Here are Saturday scores from ERC and Southwest Alabama youth league football: ERC Senior Scores Flomaton-26, Straughn-8 Excel-2,...
Pine Meadow Elementary Holds Fall Carnival
The annual Pine Meadow Elementary School Carnival was held Saturday at the school on Omar Avenue. The day featured plenty of games...
Escambia County Assisted Living Owner Arrested By AG’s Office
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has arrested an Escambia County resident for criminally using someone’s...
Victory Assembly Of God Adds Sunday Morning Early Service
Victory Assembly of God in Molino has added a new early service each Sunday morning. Sunday morning services are now at 8 a.m. and...
Delta State Outlasts UWF, 28-25
The West Florida football team raced out to a 25-14 lead after three quarters, only to see 20th-ranked Delta State score early in...
Fields of Faith: Student Led Community Worship Wednesday At Northview
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host their 4th annual Fields of Faith at Northview High School...
Florida Gov’t Weekly Roundup: New Faces, Tough Issues And Irma
A few new faces, and some familiar ones that sprouted hipster beards over the summer, joined the hubbub in the Capitol for the first...
Catholic Cruises Past The Northview Chiefs (With Photo Gallery)
The 1A Northview Chiefs lost their homecoming game to the 3A Catholic Crusaders 41-22 Friday night in Bratt. The Chiefs scored on...
Escambia Gators Bite Tate (With Photo Gallery)
The Escambia Gators beat the Tate Aggies 53-10 Friday night at Emmitt Smith Field. After a scoreless first quarter, the Gators would...
Cantonment Firefighters Share Fire Safety Info At Gonzalez Child Center
For National Fire Safety Week, crew members of Engine 419 of the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited and shared fire...
Friday Night Finals
Here are Friday night finals from across the area tonight: FLORIDA Catholic 41, Northview 22 [Read more...] Escambia 52, Tate 10 [Read...
Escambia Man Killed While Working On Dump Truck
An Escambia County man was killed when a dump truck he was working on somehow rolled over him. The Florida Highway Patrol said 49-year...
Century Man Charged With Stealing Lunch, Steak Knife From Restaurant
A Century man is facing multiple charges after allegedly failing to pay for a meal and stealing a steak knife from a local restaurant. Na’Keetric...
International Women’s Group Visits Molino Farm
Escambia County Extension hosted an international women’s group at the Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino. The group included a bank...
Pine Meadow Elementary Carnival, Basket Auction Is Saturday
The annual Pine Meadow Elementary School Carnival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the school, 10001 Omar Avenue....
Escambia County Offering Free Smoke Detectors To Local Residents
Escambia Fire Rescue is offering to install a new smoke detector with a 10-year battery at no charge for local residents. Smoke alarms...
Ernest Ward Middle Defeats Gulf Shores 14-12
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles defeated Gulf Shores Middle School 14-12 Thursday night in Walnut Hill. The Eagles will round...
Molino Park Elementary School Students Learn Fire Safety
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited Molino Park Elementary School for National Fire Prevention Week. Students learned...
Hurricane Costs Taking Toll On State Budget
Hurricane recovery efforts have already cost the state budget more than $141 million and are likely to increase, the Senate Appropriations...