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Man Accused Of Stealing Travel Trailer And Construction Trailer From Walnut Hill
A Pensacola man has been charged with the alleged theft of a travel trailer and a construction company’s trailer from Walnut Hill.
A 2018 Forest River travel trailer was reported stolen March 16 from Highway 97 just south of Ernest Ward Middle School. The same day, a 20-foot enclosed construction trailer was stolen from a business [...]

Vehicle Crashes Into A Deep Ditch At The Alabama-Florida State Line
A driver crashed into a deep drainage ditch at the Alabama-Florida state line Thursday afternoon after avoiding a vehicle that pulled out in front of him.
It happened just after 4 p.m. on Highway 99 and State Line Road near Bratt. The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was northbound on Highway 99 in Florida when [...]

All Lanes Now Open On The Pensacola Bay Bridge
All six lanes on the Pensacola Bay Bridge are now open to traffic after the opening of the third travel lane on the eastbound structure Thursday morning. With the opening of the lane, each bridge structure consists of three, 12-foot travel lanes flanked by 10-foot shoulders.
While all six travel lanes on the bridge are now [...]

Century Seeks About $13 Million To Fix Bridges, Rebuild Old CHS Gym. But The Gym May Be A Problem.
The town of Century is moving forward with applications for nearly $13 million in grants to renovate an old gym and to make bridge and drainage repairs. But there are several big “ifs” on the gym project.
A $10,015,000 grant award would be used to rebuild the old Century High School gymnasium for use as a multipurpose [...]

Cantonment Man Tried To Run Over His Neighbor, Punched Woman In Her Face, ECSO Says
A Cantonment man is accused of trying to run over his neighbor and punching the neighbor’s wife in the face.
Douglas Hunter Smith, 41, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery.
Smith allegedly attempted to strike his male neighbor with his pickup truck. When the victims’ wife ran over to check [...]

Escambia Man Gets Life For Murdering Roommate; Body Found Near Flomaton
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the September 2021 murder of his roommate. Her body was found about two weeks later in a wooded area near Flomaton after an exhaustive search.
Giles Curt Jones was found guilty of the second degree murder of 40-year old Latonya Antionette Baxter.
According to an [...]

Cantonment Woman Seriously Injured In Overnight Motorcycle Crash
A Cantonment woman was critically injured in a motorcycle wreck early Wednesday morning.
The 29-year old woman was northbound on Mobile Highway near the fairgrounds when she drove into the center median and struck a sign, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. She fell from the motorcycle, but the bike continued for a “significant” distance of [...]

Escambia School Board Rejects Return To An Elected Superintendent
The Escambia County School board voted down a proposal to return to an elected superintendent during a Tuesday night meeting.
Board member Kevin Adams brought forward a resolution to officially request a referendum to switch superintendent back to an elected job. The Escambia County Commission would then would have considered a resolution asking the legislature to [...]

FPD: Driver Was Intoxicated, Traveling 71 Mph Before Fatally Crashing Into Flomaton High School
A vehicle was traveling 71 mph moments before an intoxicated driver fatally crashed into Flomaton High School, according to an investigation made public Tuesday by the Flomaton Police Department.
Shaneal Schifano, 21, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the single vehicle crash about 12 a.m. on December 23, 2022. Family members said she was from [...]

FHP: School Bus Driver Turned Into Path Of Car; 60 Students Uninjured
The Florida Highway Patrol said a school bus driver turned into the path of a car Tuesday afternoon in Cantonment, causing a crash.
The crash happened about 3:22 p.m. on Highway 29 at Archer Road. FHP said the 62-year old male bus driver turned from Archer Road onto northbound Highway 29 and into the path of [...]

Plans Up For Final Approval For Fourth North Escambia FPL Solar Farm South Of Bratt Road
A Florida Power & Light proposal for a fourth solar farm in North Escambia will go before the Escambia County Development Review Committee for final consideration on Wednesday.
The “Mitchell Creek Solar Energy Center” would be located on 1,282 acres between Camp and Cox Roads, just south of Bratt Road and the Escambia County Road Department [...]

Service Set For Northview Senior Killed In Highway 29 Wreck; GoFundMe Accepting Donations
A service has been set and a GoFundMe fundraiser has been established for the Northview High School senior that passed away last week in a tragic head-on crash on Highway 29.
Kara Santorelli, 18, lost her life when her vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on Highway 29 near Quintette Road at 12:41 a.m. last [...]

County Canvassing Board Will Judge Century Special Election, Not The Candidates
Two of the four candidates in next week’s special election for the Century Town Council won’t be tasked with judging the fairness of the election.
In a typical Florida election, a group composed of the county supervisor of elections, the chair of the county commission and a county court judge serve as what is called the [...]

Northview Students, Community Mourn 18-Year Old Killed In Highway 29 Wrong-Way Crash
Northview High School students and the North Escambia community are mourning the death of NHS senior Kara Santorelli.
Santorelli, 18, was killed in a head-on crash early last Friday morning on Highway 29.
Extra counselors were at Northview Monday to assist staff and students with the tragic situation.
“Today, with sad hearts, we welcome back our students after [...]
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Canvassing Board Tests Voting Equipment Prior To Century Special Election
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Blue Jacket Jamboree, Easter Egg Drop And Livestock Show This Weekend In Molino
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Partly Sunny Friday; Chance Of Overnight Showers And Storms
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Northview Takes Jay 9-2 In Big District Win (With Gallery)
Northview 9, Jay 2 The Northview Chiefs earned a big district win 9-2 over rival Jay Thursday night in Jay. Tied 2-2 after three,...

Tate Downs South Walton
The Tate Aggies beat South Walton 8-3 Thursday at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Rilee Lowery earned the win for Tate, going four innings with...

Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Defeats West Florida
Tate High Aggies girls tennis improved to 10-1 for the season with a 5-2 win over West Florida High School on Thursday. Photos for...
Ernest Ward Middle National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members
New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School. The NJHS...
Escambia Insurance Company Owner Gets 14 Years, Ordered To Pay $8.3 Million In Restitution
An Escambia County insurance company owner has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay millions in restitution. John Thomas, 52,...
Local Farmers Honored On National Agriculture Day
Tuesday was the 50th anniversary of National Agriculture Day, and Escambia County Extension recognized local producers with an appreciation...
Tate Aggies Fall To Visiting Robertsdale (With Photo Gallery)
The Tate Lady Aggies fell to visiting Robertsdale 7-2 Wednesday night. Kate Balagbagan went four and a third innings for Tate, giving...
Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter Of 19-Year Old Pensacola Christian College Student
A 59-year old Pensacola man has been charged with striking and killing a 19-year old Pensacola Christian College student Tuesday afternoon. Oscar...
Impact 100 Announces Nearly $1.2 Million In Grants To Be Available
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area has announced 1,192 members for 2023. In October, the women’s philanthropic organization will...
Northview Varsity, JV Beat PCA By Combined 31-3; Tate Beats Fort Walton 12-4
The Northview Chiefs varsity and junior varsity beat Pensacola Christian by a combined 31-3 Tuesday, while Tate downed Fort Walton...
Pensacola Catholic Tops Northview; Pace Outscores Tate
Pensacola Catholic 9, Northview 4 Pensacola Catholic defeated Northview 9-4 Tuesday night. Emma Gilmore went two and two thirds innings, ...
Escambia Fire Rescue Responds To Brush Fire In Cottage Hill
Escambia County Fire Rescue responde a brush fire in Cottage Hill Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported off McKenzie Road west...
The Blues Angels Are Back! Here’s The 2023 Practice Schedule.
The Blue Angels returned home to Pensacola Monday, and they have announced their practice schedule. The schedule is as follows: ...
Escambia School Board Members Taking To The Road For Town Hall Meetings
The Escambia County School Board will hold a series of town hall meetings, along with Superintendent Tim Smith, beginning next week...
Beulah Middle Ag Students Explain Growing Program To School Board
Students from the Beulah Middle School Agriscience Technology Academy shared the latest about their growing program with the Escambia...
Northview’s Luke Bridges Signs To Play Football At Millsaps College
Monday, Northview High School senior Luke Bridges signed to play football at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. According to...
Public Comment Period Ends Today For Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Grant Projects
A public comment period closes today on Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program projects. The program is designed to fund fund...
ECUA Reports 1,000+ Gallon Sewage Spill On Hamilton Crossing Drive
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority reported a sewage spill over 1,000 gallons Sunday just north of East Kingsfield Road. The sanitary...
10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Tuesday Afternoon In Cantonment
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a drive-thru 10,000 pound food giveaway Tuesday afternoon, March 21 at Carver Park...
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for February. They are Marabelle Hamilton and Heath Parker. They...
Gas Prices Up Over The Last Week, But AAA Says A Decline Is Likely
Florida gas prices jumped 15 cents per gallon last week, but relief may soon be on the way. On Sunday, the state average for regular...
Public Hearing Tuesday On $13 Million To Renovate Old Century High Gym, Fix Town Bridges
Century will hold a public hearing this week as they consider applying for grants of $10 million to renovate an old gym and $3 million...
Bid Awarded For Upgraded Lighting At Northview, Tate, Escambia High Softball Fields
The Escambia County District has awarded a bid at just under three-quarters of million dollars for upgraded softball field lighting...
Rep. Matt Gaetz Moves His Primary Local Office Out Of Escambia County
Rep. Matt Gaetz has moved his primary district office out of Escambia County. “I’m excited today to announce the relocation of...
Heads Up! Here Are This Weeks Road Construction Slow Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
As It Turns Cold Again, Many Will Use Space Heaters. And That Can Be Dangerous.
Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with...
Cantonment Woman Charged With Evidence Tampering, Littering For Tossing Out Pot At Starbucks
A Cantonment woman was charged with evidence tampering and cited for littering after she allegedly tossed pot out in front of a local...
Escambia (AL) Sheriff’s Office Major Billy Blair Retires
Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office Major Billy Blair has retired after 47 total years in law enforcement. “I have known...