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Undefeated Northview Chiefs Head To State With 21-11 Win Over Union County (With Gallery)
It’s been a decade since the Northview Chiefs brought a state championship trophy back to Bratt, but they have a little trip to Tallahassee planned to pick up the hardware and earn the rings.
The Chiefs defeated the Union County Tigers 21-11 Friday night in Bratt’s Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in the Class 1-R state semifinal.
It [...]
Christmas In Century Kicks Off With Tree Lighting, Caroling (With Photo Gallery)
Christmas in Century kicked off Friday evening with a tree lighting ceremony.
The event included visits with Santa, caroling by the Tri-City Children’s Choir, and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree in Nadine McCaw Park on North Century Boulevard.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
Next Friday, the Century Christmas parade will roll at 5:30 [...]
Cox Files Protest Over Commission’s Choice Of EREC For North Escambia Fiber Internet
Cox Communications has retained a law firm and filed a formal protest against the Escambia County Commission’s fiber internet selection of Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC).
A letter to the county from Orlando law firm Gunster states that Cox wants the memorandum of understanding with EREC rescinded and, instead, awarded to Cox.
Escambia County originally sought proposals [...]
What You Need To Know: Northview Hosts Union County In State Semifinal Tonight
The Northview Chiefs will host the Fightin’ Tigers of Union County High in the FHSAA 1-Rural state semifinal.
The Chiefs (12-0) are coming off a powerful 42-6 win over previously unbeaten Chipley last week, while Union County (8-2) defeated Lafayette 41-6. Union County is from Lake Butler, just north of Gainesville. They have a 333 mile [...]
Man Broke Into Cantonment Home, Made A Meal, Took A Nap, Took A Truck And A Gun: ECSO Says
A Michigan man’s crime spree ended in Escambia County after he broke into a Cantonment home, fixed himself a meal, and stole a pickup truck.
James Lee Mitchell, 50, of Flint, Michigan, is charged with burglary, vehicle theft and grand theft of a firearm. He will likely face additional charges in other jurisdictions.
Mitchell was caught on [...]
Escambia County’s Overall Crime Rate Drops
The overall crime index in Escambia County dropped 9.8% during 2021 compared to the previous year, according to new data released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
The total number of murders in the county dropped from 32 in 2020 to 23 in 2021, and robberies decreased from 376 to 282. Two other violent [...]
Bogia Man Charged With Battery Of Pregnant Woman
A Bogia man is accused of allegedly hitting a pregnant woman and preventing her from leaving a residence.
Jordan Matthew Capps, 22, was charged with aggravated battery offender knew or should have known the victim was pregnant, and false imprisonment, both felonies. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond Wednesday morning.
The pregnant victim told [...]
Walnut Hill Man Charged With DUI In Connection With Wrong-Way Highway 97 Crash
A Walnut Hill man has been charged in connection with a wrong way crash Monday night.
James Harold Green, 66, was charged by the Florida Highway Patrol with DUI with property damage, reckless driving with property damage, and smuggling a controlled substance into the county jail, according to jail records. He was released on a $5,000 [...]
Fourth Inmate Death Of The Year At Century Prison Under Investigation
The death of an inmate at the Century Correctional Institution is under investigation — the fourth inmate death reported at the facility this year.
“We can confirm the Office of Inspector General is currently investigating an incident which resulted in the death of an inmate at Century Correctional Institution on Friday, November 25,” the Florida Department [...]
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Escambia Names Top 10 Teacher Of The Year Finalists
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FHP Makes Drug Trafficking And Weapons Arrest After Chase
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Showers, Fog For Saturday Night
. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Patchy fog. Otherwise,...
Escambia Legislative Delegation To Hold Public Hearing On Local Requests
The Escambia County state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing next Wednesday. Delegation members will consider local...
UWF Student Arrested On Child Porn Charges
A University of West Florida student was arrested at his campus residence Thursday for child pornography by the Florida Department...
Santa Visits Century Library, Has 11 More Library Visits Planned Across The County (With Gallery)
Santa Claus visited the Century Library Thursday night, and he will take time out of his busy schedule to make 11 more visits to libraries...
Deidra’s Gift Provides Christmas Gifts For Sick, Shut-Ins In Century
With help from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century, Deidra’s Gift was able to present a donation to the Century Center...
Food Distribution For 500 Families Saturday At Jubilee Church
Jubilee Church and Farm Share are partnering to feed 500 or more families with a food distribution on Saturday. The drive-thru food...
Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges; Registration Now Open
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 24, 2023, to assist individuals whose licenses have...
Tate High School Placed On Precautionary ‘Code Yellow’ Status, All Clear Given
Tate High School was placed on “totally precautionary” code yellow security status early Thursday afternoon, according...
Cantonment Man Seriously Injured In Pensacola Motorcycle Crash
An 18-year old Cantonment man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash midday Wednesday in Pensacola. The Florida Highway Patrol...
Former ECUA Recycling Manager Pleads Guilty To Racketeering In Half Million Dollar Scheme
A former recycling manager at the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) pleaded guilty Wednesday...
Keep The Wreath Green Fire Safety Campaign Begins Thursday
The annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign begins Thursday in Escambia County. During the month-long campaign,...
Tate’s Drew Reaves Signs To Play Baseball At PSC
Tate High School senior Drew Reaves signed Wednesday to play baseball at Pensacola State College. “I would like to thank God,...
Contractor Jesse LaCoste Arrested In Santa Rosa County
Pensacola contractor Jesse LaCoste was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail Wednesday evening. LaCoste, the 30-year old brother-in-law...
Escambia Sex Offender Gets 11 Years In Federal Prison For Gun Crimes
An Escambia County sex offender has been sentenced to 134 months in federal prison for multiple gun crimes. James Leroy Smith Jr.,...
Three With 120 Years Combined Experience Retire From International Paper
Three employees with 120 years combined service recently retired from International Paper’s mill in Cantonment. They are: Tommy...
Escambia County Names Top 3 Legislative Asks
The Escambia County Commission has picked their top three legislative priorities for the upcoming session. The county will ask the...
Boil Water Notice Notice Area Of Highway 29 Between Quintette, Pinoak
A broken water main at Highway 29 and Hazzard Lane has led to a boil water notice for some Cottage Hill Water Works customers. All...
Bonus Gallery: NHS Cheerleaders, Band, NJROTC And Fans
Here is a photo bonus gallery with the Northview band, cheerleaders, NJROTC and fans from the last two playoff games. Click here to...
Escambia County Chooses EREC To Bring 2 Gigabit Fiber Internet To North Escambia
The Escambia County Commission voted Monday to pursue an agreement with Escambia River Electric Cooperative to bring high speed fiber...
One Injured In Alleged Wrong Way Driver Crash On Highway 97 In Walnut Hill
FOR AN UPDATE ON AN ARREST IN THIS CRASH, CLICK HERE. One person received minor injuries in a wreck involving two vehicles on Highway...
Theme Is ‘Light Up The Night’ For Friday’s Northview Playoff Game
The theme for this Friday night’s Northview Final Four playoff football game will be “Light Up the Tigers”. Fans...
Escambia Man Gets 15 Years For Attempted Murder, Robbery, Grand Theft
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison on multiple charges including attempted murder. Ernest Lamar...
Deadline Is Wednesday For Discount On Real Estate, Tangible Property Taxes
A 4% discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Wednesday, November 30, according to Escambia County...
Fourth North Escambia FPL Solar Farm Planned South Of Bratt Road
Florida Power & Light is proposing a fourth solar farm in North Escambia. The “Mitchell Creek Solar Energy Center”...
Two Collect $58K Each For Fantasy 5 Tickets Sold In Davisville, Pensacola
Two people have cashed in winning Fantasy Five tickets bought in Davisville and Pensacola on November 15. The tickets were worth $58,371.34...
Student Athletes Honored At FCA Go The Distance Banquet
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Going the Distance Awards were presented recently at a banquet hosted by the First Baptist Church...
GoFundMe Established For Teen Killed In Chumuckla Highway Wreck
A GoFundMe has been established for a teen who died in a Santa Rosa County wreck. Destinee Wade, 17, died in the two-vehicle crash...