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One Year Later: No More Century Semi Rollover Accidents
It has been just over a year since there has been a semi-truck rollover on North Century Boulevard at Jackson Street, perhaps thanks in part to temporary fixes by the Florida Department of Transportation.
On June 13 of last year, a semi truck hauling logs overturned in the area, taking out a utility pole. The truck [...]
How Much Did It Rain Last Week? Radar Map Shows Estimates
Radar rainfall totals are in for Tropical Storm Cindy last week.
Most of northern Escambia County north of Molino received 6-8 inches of rain, including areas around Molino, McDavid, Century and Walnut Hill. The radar estimated that areas Cantonment south in Escambia County received 8-10 inches of rain. A few isolated areas in Escambia County received [...]
Teens Found Safe After Perdido River Search
Two teens were located safe and sound Saturday night after becoming lost on the rain-swollen Perdido River.
The kayaking teens has reportedly put into the river at a residence on Perdido Lake Road and did not return. Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies were called about 8:30 p.m. [...]
Highway 29 In Century Apparently Damaged By Heavy Rains
Heavy rain last week apparently caused damage to Highway 29 in Century, just south of Hudson Hill Road.
Neighbors said the road cracked on Saturday, with the cracks spreading quickly. The pavement was flexing the under passing vehicles, pushing water out of the cracks, neighbors said.
Mayor Henry Hawkins said the Town of Century has contacted the [...]
Grant Allows Meals On Wheels To Provide Pet Food
The Council on Aging of West Florida has received a $2,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet support program. Funding will be used to provide food, supplies and care for area clients with pets – all of which can be financially and physically burdensome.
“This [...]
Century Man Charged With Attacking Several People
A Century man as been charged with battery against several people at a local residence.
Jimmie Jett Moore, 51, was charged with two counts of first degree battery, first degree battery domestic violence and burglary with assault and battery. He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $28,500.
Deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s [...]
UWF Ranks In Top Three Florida Board of Governors Performance Funding Model
The Florida Board of Governors announced Thursday the University of West Florida ranks in the top three top-performing public universities in the state and will secure more than $20 million in new funding for the 2017-18 academic year.
UWF earned 82 points out of 100 on the Board’s performance-based funding model results [...]
Inmate Dead After Altercation At Century Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections has released the name of an inmate apparently murdered Monday at the Century Correctional Institution.
On June 19, inmate Jorge Slaughter was pronounced deceased at Century CI from an apparent inmate on inmate altercation.
“The death is currently under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, with assistance from the [...]
Photos Catch Circulation Associated With Tornado Warnings
Wednesday afternoon, our NorthEscambia.com cameras caught a broadening area of circulation associated with two tornado warnings.
The tornado warnings were issued during the 4 p.m. hour for the North Escambia area in Florida and for eastern Escambia County in Alabama. According to the National Weather Service, radar indicated a likely tornado moving through Barrineau Park, Walnut [...]
Escambia Schools Announce New Administrators
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has named new administrators at schools and centers throughout the county.
His recommendations, as approved by the school board, were:
Pictured top: Lisa Entrekin, newly named assistant principal at Bratt Elementary School. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alabama Plans To Provide Tablet Computers, Wi-Fi For Prisoners
The Alabama Department of Corrections is considering a plan to add tablet computer to existing corrections educational programs offered to inmates at state male correctional facilities to help prepare inmates for reentry back into society and to reduce the state’s inmate recidivism rate.
The technology would allow inmates to receive [...]
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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Two People In Connection With Stabbings
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Escambia 4-H Offering Tailgating, Sewing And CSI Day Camps
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Mostly Sunny Skies
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Pensacola Traffic Crash Claims One Life
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Report Shows University Grads In Florida Are Getting Jobs
A new study that followed the outcomes of Florida university students who earned bachelor’s degrees in 2015 shows that more...
Northview Chiefs Attend Down and Dirty Lineman Camp
This past weekend, the linemen from the Northvew High School Chiefs competed at the Down and Dirty Lineman Camp, one of the most prestigious...
NWE Football, Cheer To Host Registration Event Monday
NWE Football and Cheer will have a registration event on Monday, June 26th from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Cheerleaders...
Wahoos Drop Doubleheader To Chattanooga
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lost a doubleheader Sunday to the Chattanooga Lookouts and have yet to beat them this season. The Blue Wahoos...
Schedule: This Week’s Escambia County Government Meetings
Here is a schedule of Escambia County meetings for the upcoming week: Monday, June 26 Library Board of Governance, 239 N. Spring...
Scott Going To Washington Amid Health Care Debate
After U.S. Senate leaders released a proposal last week to roll back the Affordable Care Act, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he will...
Clouds, Some Rain For Sunday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with...
2018 Escambia County Voter Guide Is Now Available
The Escambia County Voter Guide 2018 is now available at from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections. he booklet details 2018...
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Pensacola Drops Game, 3-2, to Chattanooga
Pensacola Blue Wahoos starter Deck McGuire threw eight scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out six. But the Chattanooga...
Scott Signs Medical Marijuana Plan
More than seven months after Floridians overwhelmingly backed the broad legalization of medical marijuana, Gov. Rick Scott on Friday...
Florida Gov’t Weekly Roundup: Relationship Problems
Relationships are hard to sustain in life, and nowhere is that more true than in politics. All of the usual building, maintenance and...
Escambia County Participates In FEMA Cybersecurity Exercise
Escambia County staff and local stakeholders participated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Cybersecurity Incident response...
Santa Rosa Man Gets Life For Abusing Child In Church Pantry
A Santa Rosa County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for molesting a child in a church pantry. John Thomas Kelley, Sr.,...
Wahoos Drop First Game Of Second Half To Chattanooga
Pensacola Blue Wahoos first baseman Gavin LaValley crushed his first Double-A home run Friday against Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher...
Health Department Urges Precaution Around Flood Areas
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is recommending residents take some basic precautions around flood waters. Although...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Continues Downward Slide
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped in May for the second month in a row, falling 2.4 points to 93.3 from a revised April...
Escambia Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant Program Deadline Extended
The Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services Department has extended the spring cycle for its Neighborhood Renewal Initiative...
TS Cindy: Blackwater River State Forest Reports Damage And Closures
Tropical Storm Cindy caused significant flooding throughout the western portion of Blackwater River State Forest. Numerous major...
Photos: Road Closures, Rising Waters And Washed Out Roads
Carnley Road, Occie Phillips Road, Beulah Road and Barrineau Park Road at the state line were the only roads reported closed of I-10...
WOW Radio Expands Reach With New Pensacola Station
Popular Christian music radio station WOW 90.9 in Pace is now also broadcasting as WOW 101.1 in Pensacola. “Since our beginning,...
Good Reviews Will Bring More Money For Universities
Like students waiting for their professors to post final course grades, Florida universities will learn this week how well they did...
UPDATE: Missing 4-Year Old Found Safe
Missing 4-year old found safe and sound. She was found at a home in Santa Rosa County with William Phillip Kavchak thanks to a citizens’...
ECSO Seeks Suspect In Numerous Cantonment Burglaries
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Brian Mattew Whitmire. He is wanted for numerous burglaries in the Cantonment...
Six Injured In Cottage Hill Crash
Six people were reported to be injured in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Cottage Hill. The chain-reaction accident reportedly...
FWC Law Enforcement Report
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period...
Escambia Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
An Escambia County man has pled guilty to 12 counts of aiding or assisting others in the preparation of false tax returns. Christopher...
Citizens Seeks Rate Hikes, Blames Water Claims
Continuing to point at “out of control” water damage claims, the Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors on Tuesday unanimously...
Cantonment Residents Enjoy A ‘Milkshake With A Cop’
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a “Milkshake With a Cop” event Tuesday afternoon at the new Arby’s...