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Working After Midnight, Escambia BOCC Postpones Action On OLF-8 Sale
After meetings that started at 9 a.m. Thursday and ended after midnight, the Escambia County Commission did not take any action on the latest multi-million dollar offers for the county-owned OLF-8 property on Nine Mile Road.
The day began with three offers on the table ranging from $30 to $42.5 million for the entirety of the [...]
Alabama Man Charged With Drug Trafficking After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Century
A Castleberry, Alabama, man that fled from deputies after a traffic stop in Century is behind bars.
Nykelle Lee Johnson, 44, was charged with possession of drugs with the intent to sell, trafficking of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, driving with a suspended license, and resisting an officer.
At about 7:15 p.m., the [...]
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery Of A Woman Near Bratt
An Atmore man has been charged with assaulting a woman near Bratt before stealing her phone.
Bryson Lane Bowen, 24, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief, battery, and theft.
The victim described Bowen as her “on again off again” boyfriend, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He allegedly called her from [...]
Man Gets 20 Years For 2022 DUI Crash That Killed Escambia County Deputy
Wednesday, a man was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for he fatal DUI crash that claimed the life of an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy in October 2022.
Tristen Cole Parker pleaded guilty last month to DUI manslaughter, driving with a suspended license and DUI causing bodily harm. There was no plea deal, and he [...]
Hattie Marie McGary, Who Captured The Soul Of Cantonment, Passes Away
The community is mourning the loss of a special lady that captured the soul of Cantonment.
Hattie Marie McGary, the owner of the soul food restaurant Harrie Marie’s Cafe has passed away. She was 80.
Hattie, who loved her family and community, loved sharing her lifelong love of cooking. She spent 36 years working for the Escambia [...]
Cantonment Man Charged After Alleged Armed Confrontation With Several Older Adults
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges following an alleged incident involving a firearm and physical altercations with several older adults.
David Alan Arnette, 66, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery on a person over age 65, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, one count of battery [...]
CSX Is Done With Crossing Closures, Maintenance in Escambia County
There’s some welcomed traffic news today for Escambia County drivers today — CSX is done with crossing closures and maintenance in the county.
Over the past several weeks, CSX closed almost every one of their railroad crossings in the county from downtown Pensacola to the state line in Century.
But the last of the closed crossings opened [...]
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Jones Promoted To Mill Manager At International Paper
Travis Jones has been promoted to mill manager of International Paper’s Pensacola Containerboard Mill in Cantonment In his new position,...
Century Christmas Parade Rescheduled To December 21
The Century Christmas Parade that was scheduled for Friday night, December 13 has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 21 at 11...
Flomaton Hurricane Head Coach Doug Vickery Retiring After 19 Years
Longtime Flomaton High School head football coach Doug Vickery has announced that he retiring from coaching in the state of Alabama. Vickery...
Sunny, Near 60 For Your Friday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Friday: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60. East wind...
Big Schedule: Area Christmas Parades And More This Weekend
Christmas parades and more events are scheduled across the North Escambia area tonight and over the weekend. Tri-City Children’s...
Escambia Man Gets 30 Years For Child Porn
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 30 years of sex offender probation. Christopher Curtis...
Tate High’s Tristen Showalter Signs To Play Softball At Reid State
Tate High School’s Tristen Showalter signed Thursday to play softball with the Reid State Lions. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,...
DeSantis Gives State Employees Three Extra Days Off For The Holidays
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis has announce that state employees will get three extra days off for the holidays. In addition to Christmas Day...
Driver’s License, Tag, Tax Collector Services Next Week In Century
Driver’s license and other tax collector services will be available in Century next week. The Escambia County Tax Collector...
Escambia Emergency Dispatchers Celebrate Decades Of Service
Escambia County Emergency Communications celebrated several employee milestones in 2024, recognizing eight employees’ years...
Escambia County Program That Provides Bus Or Plane Tickets To Get Homeless Out Reaches Milestone
An Escambia County program that offers transportation assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness who are seeking to reunite...
Tate High’s Blakely Campbell Signs To Play Softball At University of Mobile
Tate High School’s Blakely Campbell signed Wednesday to play softball for the University of Mobile Rams. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,...
Santa Visits Century Library, Plans Other Library Stops (With Gallery)
Santa stopped at the Century Branch Library Tuesday evening. After a couple of special stories from Santa, children were able to take...
Ascend Cares Spreads Joy With Presents For All At Escambia Westgate School
The students at Escambia Westgate School were the recipients of holiday cheer thanks to presents for all from Ascend Cares. Ascend...
Three Escambia County Fires Add Red Bulbs To Fire Safety Wreath
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three more red bulbs in their fire safety wreath to represent residential structure fires that...
Tate High’s Lacy Wilson Signs To Play Softball With Huntingdon College
Tate High School’s Lacey Wilson signed on Tuesday play softball for Huntingdon College For more photos, click here. Photos for...
Jay Takes Two From Northview, Tate Falls To PHS (With NHS Gallery)
The Jay Royals swept two from the Northview Chiefs Tuesday night in Bratt. In boys action, Jay defeated Northview 60-46, and in girls...
Walnut Hill Man Arrested For Shoplifting And Drug Possession At Atmore Walmart
A routine call at Walmart led Atmore Police officers to arrest a Walnut Hill man for shoplifting and drug possession recently. While...
Read With A Dog Wednesday At Molino Library
A Christmas edition of Read with a Dog is coming to the Molino Library on Wednesday. Children can read to a dog that just loves stories...
Escambia Deputy Donates Stuffed Animal To Escambia Westgate Elementary Students
Elementary students at Escambia Westgate School recently received a stuffed animal personally donated by an Escambia County Sheriff’s...
Cantonment Company Awarded $78 Million Contract To Renovate Biloxi VA Center
A Cantonment company has been awarded an almost $78 million contract for a renovation project at the Biloxi VA Center. The Department...
McDavid Woman Arrested On Drug Charges After Throwing Food At McDonalds, Police Say
A McDavid woman was arrested on multiple drug charges after allegedly throwing food at vehicles at an Atmore McDonalds. Shivoyer English,...
Dedria’s Gift Makes Christmas Donation For Century Nursing Home Residents
Dedria’s Gift made a Christmas gift for the residents of the Century Health & Rehabilitation Center again this year thanks...
Update: Atmore Double Homicide Victims Named As Investigation Continues
The Atmore Police Department have named the victims as their investigation continues into a Sunday night double homicide. At about...
Escambia Commissioners To Consider Policy Governing Their Internet Communications
The Escambia County Commission is set to discuss a technology policy this week that would govern commissioners’ use of internet...
International Paper Awards $57,000 In Grants To Local Nonprofits
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has awarded $57,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 18 local organizations. “Through...
I-10 Traffic Shift Near Highway 29 Interchange Expected This Week
A previously planned traffic shift for I-10 was delayed last week by weather, but the Florida Department of Transportation says the...
Escambia County Receives Three New Offers For OLF-8 Property On Nine Mile Road
Escambia County has received three new offers for the OLF-8 property on Nine Mile Road. Ryan Bell and Beulah Ranch, LLC have submitted...
These Are Escambia County’s Top 5 Teacher Of The Year Finalists
Escambia County Public Schools has released the names of the top five finalists for ECPS Teacher of the Year. The five finalists are...
Atmore Man Charged With Friday Night Murder
An Atmore man has been charged in connection with a shooting death of a local man Friday night. Gelonté Giles, 31, was booked into...
Hundreds Attend Annual Molino Christmas Parade (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people lined Crabtree Church Road for the annual Molino Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. Proceeds from parade entry...
Employee Charged With Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Into Atmore Prison
An Atmore man has been charged with attempting to smuggle drugs and contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility. Vincent Bishop,...