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One Dead, One Injured In Bellview Ballpark Double Shooting
One person is dead and another was injured after a shooting late Saturday afternoon at the Bellview Ballpark off Longleaf Drive in Escambia County.
A 20-year old male was pronounced deceased at the ballpark, and another adult male was transported to a local hospital.
“There were two males wearing masks that engaged with the individual that right [...]
Fire Breaks Out At ECUA Recycling Facility Less Than A Week After Reopening
Less than a week after reopening, a fire broke out Friday night at ECUA’s recycling facility, but officials are hoping it will be running on Monday.
The fire was reported about 6:15 Friday in the ECUA Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in what is known as the “plastics bunker”, according to ECUA Public Information Officer Nathalie Bowers. [...]
School Superintendent Moves Questioned Library Books To Parental Opt-In ‘Restricted Section’
After a Northview High School teacher and Escambia County School Board member called for the immediate removal of 115 “obscene” books from school libraries until they can be reviewed, the school district has taken a step to control access to the books.
School Superintendent Dr. Smith has implemented a “Restricted Section” in school libraries. The books [...]
Florida’s Month-Long Gas Tax Holiday Started Saturday
Florida’s month-long gas tax holiday started Saturday and continues through the entire month of October.
The holiday is expected to save Floridians about $200 million by lowering the price of gas by 25.3 cents per gallon.
The gas tax holiday is not in response to Hurricane Ian. It was approved by the Florida Legislature as part of [...]
Firefighters From Alabama, Florida Battle Fire Near Atmore Airport
Fighters from Alabama and Florida battled a large field fire Friday afternoon near the Atmore Municipal Airport.
The fire burned quickly across a field to the east of the airport, along Hanger Road. There was no immediate word on the number of acres involved or the cause of the blaze.
The Atmore Fire Department, Poarch Creek Fire [...]
ECSO: Century Man Was Pushing Stolen Shotgun In Shopping Cart Along Road In Bratt
A Century man is facing charges after deputies spotted him pushing a shopping cart containing a shotgun along a rural roadway near Bratt.
Rudy Matthew Lamar Marquardt, 28, was pushing the shopping cart on C.W. Carraway off Highway 4, about 1.5 miles east of Northview High School.
A Winchester 12-gauge shotgun was in the shopping cart, according [...]
Driver Recovering After Crashing Into The Back Of A Dump Truck
One person is recovering after slamming their vehicle in the back of a dump truck Thursday near Molino.
The driver of a passenger car was eastbound on Highway 196 approaching the intersection of Highway 95A when they crashed into the dump truck. The driver of the car was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County [...]
ReImagine Cantonment Is Saturday With Free Food, Clothing And More
An outreach will be held Saturday in Cantonment to help those in need.
ReImagine Cantonment will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment.
“We want to love on the community and meet physical needs,” said organizer Linda English. “And do it all while showing people Jesus’ love.”
The faith-based [...]
Cantonment Man Fled Home Burglary With Stolen Microwave On His Bicycle, ECSO Says
A Cantonment man stole a microwave during a home burglary and then fled with the microwave on the handlebars of his bicycle, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
A resident of Robinson Street told deputies that she just purchased two new Mainstays microwaves for $49 each. One was still in her vehicle and the other [...]
Blue Wahoos Win Southern League Title
The Blue Wahoos just put a shining, championship bow Wednesday night on their special, 10th anniversary season.
Exhibiting the resiliency that carried them to this point, the Blue Wahoos got a fifth inning, grand slam, from infielder Cobie Fletcher-Vance to turn the game, then rode the strength of their pitching to cruise into an 11-4 win [...]
Century Council Member White Resigns Hours Before Tax Increase Vote
A Century council member resigned from office Tuesday hours before the council tentatively approved a property tax increase.
Council member Leonard White resigned early Tuesday afternoon, citing time constraints due to his job as correctional officer at the Century Correctional Institution.
“In this current working climate that so many employers are facing, my job has taken an [...]
Here Are The Library Books That Teacher, School Board Member Want Reviewed
As we first reported Monday, the Language Arts Department chair at Northview High School and the chairman of the Escambia County School Board are calling for the immediate removal of about 115 books from school libraries until they can be reviewed.
Vicki Baggett has taught for over 30 years, with the last two decades at Northview. [...]
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ReImagine Cantonment Blesses Those In Need With Food, Clothing And Hope (With Photo Gallery)
The hearts and lives of hundreds of area residents in need were touched during ReImagine Cantonment at Carver Park on Saturday. The...
Florida’s Minimum Wage Workers Just Got A Raise
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Pen Air Credit Union Converts To A State Charter. Here’s What That Means.
Pen Air Federal Credit Union members approved converting to a state charter. As of October 1, the credit union is now known as just...
Sunny And Dry Pattern Continues All Week
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly...
Escambia County’s Mobile Command Center Supporting Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Escambia County’s Emergency Mobile Command Center, nicknamed “THOR,” is supporting Hurricane Ian recovery efforts...
Escambia Man Charged With Double Shooting
An Escambia County man has been charged in a double shooting Thursday night in Escambia County. Keenan Antwan Hall, 28, is charged...
Free Adoptions This Month At The Animal Shelter; Special ‘Adoptapalooza’ On Sunday
Adoptions are free this month at the Escambia County animal shelter, and they are hosting an “Adoptapalooza” adoption...
EREC Crews Join Hurricane Ian Power Restoration Efforts
A convoy of power trucks pulled out of Escambia River Electric Cooperative in Jay Friday headed to assist with power restoration following...
Milton Tops Tate 21-7
The Milton Panthers defeated the Tate Aggies 21-7 Friday night in Milton. Tate took a 7-0 lead with about six minutes to go in the...
High School Football Scoreboard
Here are Friday night football scores from across the North Escambia area: FLORIDA Milton 21, Tate 7 [Story, photos...] Pine Forest...
Cottage Hill Boil Water Notice Rescinded: Contractor Hit Water Main In McDavid
UPDATE: THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED 9/30 AFTER TESTING SHOWED THAT THE WATER WAS SAFE TO DRINK. A contractor working in McDavid...
25 Local Troopers Deploy To Assist With Hurricane Ian Recovery
Twenty-five state troopers from the local district has been deployed to the path of destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian. The...
ECFR Beulah Volunteer Firefighters Helping With Hurricane Ian Response
Two Escambia County Fire Rescue volunteers with the Beulah Fire Station deployed Thursday to help with Hurricane Ian rescue and recovery. In...
Fall Tradition: Pumpkins Have Arrived At Cantonment Pumpkin Patch
It’s a sure sign of fall in Cantonment. The pumpkins have arrived at the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins...
Gov. Ivey Announces Flomaton To Receive $250,000 For Paving, Drainage Projects
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Flomaton will receive $250,000 in state funding from increased gas taxes for a road project. The...
Blue Wahoos Return Home With The Southern League Championship Trophy
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos returned home late Thursday afternoon from Kodak, Tennessee, with a little extra hardware. As they exited...
School Advisory Council: Vote For Tate Members, Northview And Ransom Seek Volunteers
Each school in Escambia County has a School Advisory Council. Northview High School and Ransom Middle School are currently looking...
Local Students Gather For ‘See You At The Pole’
Students across the area took part in the annual See You at the Pole event Wednesday. Students gathered as school began to pray in...
Florida Disaster Fund Activated For Hurricane Ian Victims; Here’s How To Help
The Florida Disaster Fund has been activated to support Florida’s communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Florida Disaster Fund...
ECUA Approves Water, Sewer And Sanitation Rate Increase, Plus Extra Sanitation Fee
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) on Tuesday formally approved rate increase for sanitation, water and wastewater services,...
Formal Felony Fraud Charge Filed Against Contractor Matthew Banks
A felony fraud charge has been formally filed against contractor Matthew Banks. Banks was arrested back in August in Okaloosa County...
Blue Wahoos Still Alive In Championship Series After 7-1 Win Over Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos forced a winner-take-all Game Three of the Southern League Championship Series on Tuesday night, defeating...
FHP Seeks Driver After Fatal Motorcycle Hit And Run In Santa Rosa County
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a hit and run driver that killed a motorcyclist Monday night in Santa Rosa County. About...
Northview Teacher, School Board Chair Call For Review Of Over 100 ‘Obscene’ Books; School Board To Address Book Policy
The Language Arts Department chair at Northview High School and the chairman of the Escambia County School Board are calling for the...
Escambia County Mounted Posse Holds Demonstration For Molino Neighborhood Watch Group
The Escambia County Mounted Posse held a demonstration Monday evening for the Molino Mid-County Neighborhood Watch. The group will...
Driver’s License Services, Vehicle Registration Available In Century On October 4
The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will return to Century next month. FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology...
Wendy Meredith Named Escambia Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition Manager
Wendy Meredith is the new program manager for the Escambia Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Meredith...
Tate Aggies Volleyball Honors Three On Senior Night
Tate High volleyball honored three players on senior night Monday. The three senior Aggies are setter Kaylen Brock, libero Ansli Brown,...
Escambia County Makes Free Sand Available For Storm Prep
Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas. The sand is available on a first come, first served...
ECUA Recycling Facility Reopens Monday; Recycling Returns Thursday For ECUA Customers
After a supply chain delay, a belt needed to restart the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) has arrived. The recycling facility...
Bonus Photos: Northview Football Fans, Band, Cheerleaders, NJROTC
For the first time in a decade, the Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators Friday night. For a bonus photo gallery with fans, the...