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More Rain To Come From Cindy
The latest on Tropical Depression Cindy is in the graphic above.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of [...]
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 [...]
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 occurred when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended an Escambia County dump truck on Highway 95A near McKenzie Road. The pickup was then struck by a van.
At least three of the injured were transported to [...]
Alabama Man Killed In Escambia County I-10 Crash
An Alabama man was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning on I-10 in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 28-year Ryan Michael Prather of Saraland was traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on I-10 about the 5-mile marker in an Infiniti G35 when he rear-ended a tractor-trailer driven by 61-year old Patrick [...]
State To Seek Death Penalty In Naomi Jones Case
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the convicted sex offender that allegedly kidnapped, murdered and dumped the body of 12-year old Naomi Jones.
State Attorney Bill Eddins said Tuesday afternoon that an Escambia County Grand Jury has returned a first degree felony indictment for premeditated murder against convicted sex offender Robert Letroy Howard, 38. He [...]
Molino Woman Charged With Embezzling From Bob Tyler Toyota
A Molino woman is facing multiple felony charges after she allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars from Bob Tyler Toyota.
Catherine Elizabeth Gibson, 47, was charged with five counts uttering a forged instrument, grand theft, 18 counts of dealing in stolen property, a violation of the Florida Communication Fraud Act and criminal use of personal identification.
Boy Tyler, [...]
Federal Judge Orders Bayview Park Cross To Come Down
A federal judge has ruled that a cross in Pensacola’s Bayview Park violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and must be removed within 30 days.
“I am aware that there is a lot of support in Pensacola to keep the cross as is, and I understand and I understand [...]
Tate High FFA Shines At State Convention
Twenty-two members of the Tate High School FFA Chapter attended the 89th Annual State FFA Convention and Expo in Orlando last week..
They were recognized as one of the top 30 FFA chapters in the state, and named one of “Florida’s Finest,” receiving the National Chapter Award. These top chapters have excelled in the areas of [...]
Driver Escapes Serious Injury In Highway 4 Rollover Crash
A young driver escaped a Highway 4 rollover crash with only minor injuries late Sunday afternoon.
She told authorities another vehicle entered her lane in a curve near the Canoe Creek Bridge, forcing her take evasive action. Her Buick left the roadway and overturned at least three times before coming to rest upside down in a [...]
Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested
A man wanted for robbing a Pensacola bank on Thursday has been arrested.
Louis Martin Cillo, 60, address unavailable, was taken into custody around 12:50 p.m. today at a residence in the 7900 block of Old Hickory Hammock Road, Milton. He was charged with armed bank robbery.
Sgt. Greg Stone said detectives received a tip early Sunday [...]
Other Top Stories:
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...
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...
Escambia Schools Announce New Administrators
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has named new administrators at schools and centers throughout the county. His...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Volunteers Needed For The Escambia Housing Finance Authority
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered...
Health Officials Move Foward With Marijuana Plans
Florida health officials have laid out a new process to implement the voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical...
Escambia Middle, High School Students To Receive Report Cards Soon
It’s been nearly a month since the last day of school in Escambia County, and students still don’t have their report cards. The...
Council Approves Plans To Rebuild Historic Homes, Church Ravaged By Tornado
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to give final approval to a Century Architectural Review Board recommendation to repair...
Criminal Charges Filed In Charter School Investigation
The owners of a company that managed public charter schools in Escambia and several other Florida counties are facing charges for...
State Says Slot Ruling Should Stand At Poarch Creek Facility
Attorneys for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to let stand...
Lake Stone Caretaker Reappointed
The Escambia County Commission has extended their caretaker agreement for the Lake Stone Campground near Century. Dennis Keith Cole...
Escambia BCC Meeting Schedule
Here is the Escambia County BCC weekly meeting schedule for June 19-23: Monday, June 19 Special BCC Meeting on OLFX Land Swap, Ernie...
Century Receives $700K Housing Grant, Accepting Applications
The Town of Century is now accepting citizen applications for part of a $700,000 housing grant, bringing the total housing grants...
Northview Graduate Munro Completes Basic Military Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob S. Munro graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The...
Wahoos Finish First Half At 40-30
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos finished the first half with three straight losses to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. But more importantly...
Summer Reading Program Events At Your Library
Here’s a look at Summer Reading programs this week at you local branch library: Summer STEAM: Different Ways of Flying Tuesday,...
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Early Morning Cantonment Crash
One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident early Sunday morning near Cantonment. The crash occurred about 12:45 a.m....
Molino Man Charged With Attack On Girlfriend
A Molino man has been charged with grabbing his girlfriend, attempting to hit her with his pickup truck and and dragging her back inside...
Florida Department of Corrections Launches Compass 100
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Division of Development: Improvement and Readiness has announced the statewide launch...
Escambia Corrections Officer Passes Away While On Duty
An Escambia County Corrections Officer in Cantonment passed away Saturday, June 17 at a local hospital after being transported from...
Florida Gov’t Weekly Roundup: Strange Ed-Fellows
If there was one thing that Gov. Rick Scott could count on during this spring’s regular legislative session, it was the Florida...
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Blue Wahoos And Jacksonville Rained Out
The scheduled Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game Saturday was rained out for the third time this series. The...