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Body Found In Nine Mile Road Ditch
A body believed to be that of a homeless man was discovered Friday night in a ditch in front of the Winn Dixie parking lot in the 300 block of Nine Mile Road.
It appeared that the adult male died of natural causes, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The ECSO is continuing their investigation. The [...]
Local Unemployment Rate Drops
The latest job numbers released Friday show the employment rate decreasing in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Escambia County’s seasonably adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 3.9 percent in July to 3.6 percent in August. There were 5,347 people [...]
One Injured In Rollover Crash Outside Century
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident about noon Friday.
The driver lost control on Highway 4A near Broomes Road west of Century and ran off the roadway. Their Jeep Grand Cherokee overturned and struck a culvert.
The driver was transported to Jay Hospital with non-life threatening injuries by Escambia County EMS.
The crash is [...]
Two Injured In Highway 29 Molino Crash
A crash just before 5:00 Thursday shut down northbound Highway 29 in Molino, creating a significant traffic backup.
Two people were injured in the accident when a pickup left the roadway and struck a disabled vehicle, boat and trailer on the shoulder. Their injuries were no considered life threatening.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida [...]
Jay Man Wins Title Of National Electrician Of The Year
Thursday night, a Jay man was named the National Electrician of the Year by Klein Tools.
With a knock at his front door during a live online video stream, Mike Adams received the good news as his family stood with by his side.
Working in the trades isn’t just a career for Adams.
It’s a family tradition [...]
Nine Mile Bank Robbed, Suspect Captured In Cantonment (With Exclusive Photos/Video)
A bank on Nine Mile Road was robbed Thursday afternoon, and the suspect was taken into custody at a Cantonment business just minutes later. And NorthEscambia.com has the exclusive photos and video.
Jamil Akil Winns, 35, is charged with the robbery of the Wells Fargo on Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road. He allegedly entered [...]
ECSO: Beulah Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Lighting Pregnant Girlfriend On Fire
A Beulah man has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly pouring lighter fluid on his live-in, 20-week pregnant girlfriend, lighting her on fire and hitting her in the head with a sledge hammer multiple times with enough force to cause a brain bleed.
Kenneth Dauine Swanger, 45, was charged with attempted first degree [...]
Whataburger Manager Falls Victim To Phone Scam, Loses Store Cash
A manager at the Century Whataburger fell victim to a phone scam, using about $2,000 in restaurant cash to buy gift cards for the scammer, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The manager received a phone call from what she believed to be the Whataburger corporate office in which she was told to take all [...]
Mayor, Councilman Seek To Control Public Information Flow From Century
Century’s mayor and a council member are seeking to control the flow of information from the town.
Background: Loans From The Town
In July, the council approved a $12,000 refinance of a delinquent loan for a sitting council member. Sandra McMurray Jackson received a $60,000 loan from the town in April 2003, prior to her election. Current [...]
Two Forced From Their Home By Cantonment Fire
Fire forced two people from the building they called home Tuesday in Cantonment.
The American Red Cross was called to assist two people that lived in the “cottage”, according to an Escambia County spokesperson.
The fire on Well Line Road was reported about 1:35 p.m. Firefigthers arrived to find a working structure fire.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, [...]
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