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Reported Century Battery Victim Dies; His Brother Recently Died After Being Found Injured Outside Bar
An adult male found injured after an aggravated battery call in Century two weeks ago has died. And he’s the brother of the man that recently died after being found injured outside a Century bar.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated battery report on Hilltop Road at Alger Road at 11:18 a.m. on [...]
Power Outage, Railroad Crossing Closure And Heat Make For Miserable Saturday Along Nine Mile Road
A power outage, a railroad crossing closure and really, really hot weather made for a downright miserable afternoon Saturday for residents, businesses and motorists along Nine Mile Road Saturday afternoon.
About 12:40 p.m., a power line was reported down across Nine Mile Road near the railroad tracks east of Highway 29, between Palafox Street and Old [...]
ECSO: Man That Died After Being Found Injured Outside Century Bar Was Not Murdered
Authorities now say the man that died days after he was found badly injured outside a Century bar was not murdered as originally thought.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Odom’s Bar on North Century Boulevard about 10 p.m. on June 19 to find 60-year old Greg Hunter down in the parking lot. At the [...]
Mobile’s McClung Named Escambia (AL) School Superintendent
Michele M. McClung has been named the new superintendent of the Escambia County (AL) School System.
The board selected McClung over Gary Glass, a Monroe County (AL) principal, on a 4-3 vote. The board then took another unanimous vote that they would consider their vote for McClung as unanimous.
McClung is currently the Mobile County Public School’s [...]
Century Chamber Asks Town for $25K; Council President Questions If Chamber Is Even Worthwhile
The Century Town Council began budget talks Thursday evening, receiving a funding request from the local chamber of commerce that prompted the council president to question if they are even worthwhile.
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce asked the town to budget $25,000 for three maintenance projects at the chamber building, which is owned by the [...]
Molino Man Identified As Truck Theft Suspect By His ‘Distinct’ Facial Tattoos
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was able to identify a Molino man as a truck theft suspect by his “distinct” tattoos.
Nicholas Bronson Pierce, 35, was charged with felony grand theft of a motor vehicle.
The victim alleged he let a friend known as “Brandon Jensen” use his 1997 Ford F250 for a couple of hours on June [...]
Small Plane Crashes In Front Of Blue Angels Elementary School
A small plane crashed in front of Blue Angels Elementary School on Dog Track Road in Pensacola Thursday afternoon.
The plane went down directly in front of the school and burst into flames.
Three people that were on the aircraft were injured. They were identified as a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary School, her husband and a [...]
Pensacola State College Reinstates Mask Mandate For All Students, Faculty And Visitors
Pensacola State College will reinstate a mandatory indoor mask policy on Monday August 2 due to rising COVID-19 infections.
The policy applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated students, faculty, employees and visitors.
PSC President Ed Meadows made the announcement soon after the CDC issued guidelines recommending that fully vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor [...]
Eric Gilmore Named Permanent Escambia County Public Safety Director
Eric Gilmore of Bratt has been named permanent Escambia County Public Safety director, interim county Administrator Wes Moreno told NorthEscambia.com Thursday morning.
Moreno said he will bring the promotion to the Escambia County Commission next week.
Gilmore had served as interim public safety director since December, after having served as emergency management manager since January 2020.
Gilmore has [...]
Developer Plans New Dollar General Store On Highway 29
A new Dollar General has been proposed for the 3000 block of Highway 29.
Teramore Development, LLC, of Thomasville, Georgia, is asking the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for approval for the store on 1.89 acres on the west side of Highway 29 between Ten Mile Road and Roberts Road, just north of Kingline Equipment.
According [...]
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Three Reported Injured In Kingsfield Wreck
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Heat Advisory: High About 95, Heat Index 110 Degrees
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Here Are The School Supply Lists For Escambia County Schools (And Save With Tax Free Week)
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Escambia Health Department Announce Location, Scheduled Change For COVID-19 Testing
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is announcing a change in location and hours of operation for...
Bay Bridge, Highway 29, Nine Mile And More: This Week’s Construction Slow Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader, Snap Seven Game Losing Streak
The Blue Wahoos snapped their seven-game losing streak with a doubleheader split on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Pensacola...
DeSantis Issues Order Forbidding School Mask Mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order that forbids school districts in the state from mandating masks this year. He said...
Florida’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
Florida’s 10-day back to school sales tax holiday began Saturday and continues through August 9. During the sales tax holiday...
Escambia Man Gets 25 Years For Child Pornography Possession, Child Molestation
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 25 year in state prison and lifetime sex offender probation for possessing child pornography. John...
Escambia Reports 1,627 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week; Hospitalizations Increase
There were 1,627 new COVID-19 cases reported Escambia County over the last week by the Florida Department of Health. That’s...
Frontier Airlines Announces $29 Nonstop Flights from Pensacola to Orlando
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced this week expanded service at Pensacola International Airport that now includes a nonstop...
M-Braves Hand Wahoos Seventh Straight Defeat With 5-1 Loss
For the third night in a row, Pensacola saw an early lead evaporate at the Blue Wahoos fell 5-1 to the M-Braves on Thursday night. Pensacola...
Community Health Northwest Florida To Resume Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Community Health Northwest Florida will resume drive-thru testing...
State To Purchase Garcon Point Bridge; DeSantis Cuts Tolls Nearly In Half
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to reduce the toll rates on the Garcon Point Bridge. The...
Detailed Local COVID-19 Hospitalization Data Released
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Escambia County are up about six times in the past month and have climbed by 18 in the past day, according...
Free Food Distribution To Be Held Saturday In Century
Northwest Florida Community Outreach will hold a food distribution Saturday in Century. The drive-up distribution will take place...
Lightning Forces Shortened Game; Wahoos Lose 5-2 To M-Braves
Pensacola’s bullpen woes continued as the M-Braves scored three runs late to win Wednesday’s rain-shortened affair 5-2 at Blue...
ECUA Moves Forward Toward Water, Sewer And Sanitation Rate Increases
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority took a final step Tuesday to move toward a vote on increased sanitation, water and sewer rates. For...
Local COVID-19 Cases And Data Reporting Increases; Mandatory Employee Vaccinations For Ascension Sacred Heart
As COVID-19 cases rise in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, hospitals are releasing more data and considering visitation restrictions...
Jay Woman Wanted For Sex Offender Violation
A Jay woman is wanted by authorities on sex offender violation charges, according to Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers. Shaylene Nicole...
Alabama Sheriff Says If You Litter, He Wants You Sentenced To Pick Up Trash For 40 Hours
The sheriff of Escambia County, Alabama, says if you are caught littering on a public road in his county, he’ll ask the judge...
Escambia Man Charged In 2020 Fatal Hit And Run
An Escambia County man was arrested Tuesday for a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a pedestrian last year. Brian Justin...
With Seven Homers, M-Braves Beat The Wahoos 9-3
After being no-hit for five innings, the M-Braves clubbed seven homers en route to a convincing 9-3 win on Tuesday night at Blue Wahoos...
Escambia County Agrees To Provide $450,000 For Century Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
The Town of Century and Escambia County have entered into an interlocal agreement under which the county will provide $450,000 to...
Escambia County New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Almost Double In A Week
The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Escambia County have both almost doubled in the past week. Pensacola Mayor Grover...
NWS Adding New ‘Destructive’ Severe Thunderstorm Warning That Will Alert On Your Phone
The National Weather Service is adding two new thunderstorm warning categories, one of which will trigger an alert of your phone. Severe...
AG Consumer Alert: Beware of Scammers Trying to Exploit Child Tax Credit Payments
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert warning that scammers may attempt to target recipients of the Child Tax...
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Residents In Stacey Road, Quintette, Highway 95A Area
On Tuesday, Cottage Hill Water Works lifted a precautionary boil water notice that was issued Monday following a 4-inch water main...
Cantonment Man Left For Work A Week Ago And Has Not Been Seen Since
It has been a week since a Cantonment man went missing while headed to work out of town, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office...
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery Of His Girlfriend In Century
A man is facing two felony charges after allegedly head-butting and biting his girlfriend during an argument at a Century apartment...
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-10
A small plane made an emergency landing on I-10 near Milton Sunday evening after the pilot ran out of fuel. Witnesses told the Florida...