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Highway 168 Bridge Reopened Friday After Repair Completed
A North Escambia bridge that abruptly closed July 3 after it it failed a state inspection has reponed.
The Highway 168 bridge over Hobbs Branch, about three-quarters of a mile east of Pine Barren Road near Bratt, was expected to be closed about 90 days for repairs, according to Escambia County officials.
Escambia County said a permanent [...]
Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By Vehicle In Century
A bicyclist was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Century.
It happened about 9:30 a.m. in the area of the Billy G. Ward Courthouse on North Century Boulevard.
The 44-year-old was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. An update on his condition was not available.
The Florida Highway [...]
Two Century Correctional Officers Charged With Smuggling Drugs Into The Prison
Two Century Correctional Institution correctional officers have been were arrested this week for
Ysuna Myteria Staples, age 29 of Atmore, was charged with delivery of synthetic cannabinoids and smuggling contraband into a prison.
Brandi Shaniece Major, age 29 of Mobile, was charged with delivery of synthetic cannabinoids, smuggling contraband into a prison, and trafficking methamphetamine.
All of the [...]
More Details Released In Case Of Man Accused Of Killing Estranged Wife
Update: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office initially said the dog that was shot died at the vet after being shot, but said Friday that they were giving incorrect information. The dog is continuing to recover.
More details have been released in the case of an Escambia County man is accused of murdering his estranged wife, [...]
Early Morning Stabbing In Cantonment Under Investigation
An early morning stabbing in Cantonment is under investigation.
The incident happened about 3:30 a.m. on Winston Street near Sunday Road, just north of 9 1/2 Mile Road.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was unconscious when he was transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.
There was no word on any suspect from the [...]
Escambia School Grades Released. See How Your Child’s School Scored.
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released district and school grades Wednesday.
Overall, Escambia County Public Schools maintained a grade of “B”, even with rising state standards.
Ninety percent of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. No ECPS schools earned a grade of F.
“We are so proud of our schools for all their hard [...]
Bond Set For Cottage Hill Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Local Magistrate
Bone has been set for a Cottage Hill man arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill a magistrate.
Bond was set at $150,000 for 42-year old Jason Lee Sherman. He was charged with felony intimidation, sending written or electronic threats. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there [...]
Five WaWa Stores In The Works For Escambia County. Here’s The List.
The hoagies are not here just yet, but WaWa fans will soon be ordering them from a local WaWa in Escambia County.
Five Wawa stores are currently in the works for Escambia County. Here is the status of each:
1. Nine Mile Road, Beulah
Plans were approved were October 2023 for a 6,119 square feet location at the [...]
Motorcyclist Critical After Jacks Branch Road Crash
A motorcyclist was serious injured in a crash on Jacks Branch Road Tuesday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 66-year-old Pensacola man was northbound on Jacks Branch Road when he lost control of his motorcycle. The motorcycle left the roadway to the right before the rider overcorrected and travel back onto the roadway “where the [...]
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Daily Rain Chance Remains High
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Friends Of The Library Hot Summer Book Sale Going On Through Sunday
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Escambia Animal Shelter Has Free Cat And Dog Adoptions Through July 31
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Florida Forest Service Announces $2 Million For Florida Landowners To Improve Forest Health
Thursday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced $2 million is now available...
Martorella’s Clutch Hit Ignites Blue Wahoos Walk-Off Win
written by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos’ game-winning celebration went all the way into right field. Nathan Martorella was thrilled...
No Serious Injuries In Cantonment Highway 29 Crash
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Cantonment. A pickup truck and passenger car collided...
Driver’s License Driving Exams Available Saturday, August 3 During Special Event
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford will offer special hours on Saturday, August 3 for driver’s license driving exams...
Escambia Man Charged With Killing Wife, Shooting Dog
Update: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office initially said the dog that was shot died at the vet after being shot, but said...
Man Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck Near Atmore
A 58-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash with a dump truck Wednesday north of Atmore. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said...
Blue Wahoos Blanked By Strong Pitching As Shuckers Even Series
written Bill Vilona In Bradley Blalock’s three previous starts against the Blue Wahoos, the righthander didn’t make it past the...
Cottage Hill Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Local Magistrate
A Cottage Hill man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill a magistrate. Jason Lee Sherman, 42 was charged with...
Baldwin County Road 112 Closure To Impact Drivers From Escambia County
Planned road closures in Baldwin County will impact drivers traveling from Escambia County, Florida, over the next two weeks. Baldwin...
Five Arrested On Drug Charges In Atmore
Five Atmore residents were arrested on drug charges. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, an Atmore Police Department officer was oun routine...
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Designated As Only Level One Trauma Center In Panhandle
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been designated by the Florida Department of Health as the sole provider of Level 1 trauma care...
Tate Aggies Volleyball Attends Florida Gators Camp
The Tate High School volleyball team recently attended a volleyball camp with the University of Florida Gators in Gainesville. Photos...
Blue Wahoos Seize Big Inning, Sink Shuckers To End Four-Game Slide
written by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos shook off recent struggles to begin a new week in a big way. Taking advantage of erratic pitching,...
Molino Man Charged With Throwing Object, Breaking Windshield Of Passing Car
A Molino man was charged with allegedly throwing something at a passing vehicle on Pine Forest Road, breaking a windshield. Dennis...
North Escambia Athletes Place In USA Volleyball Beach National Championships
Three athletes from North Escambia participated in the 2024 USA Volleyball Beach National Championships Sunday in Fort Lauderdale. Hartlie...
Santa Rosa Sheriff Issues Contractor Fraud Alert After Arrest
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff Office has issued a fraud alert to the public for 34-year-old Aron Carrillo. Carrillo has been charged...
Escambia Man Gets 10 Years On Firearms And Financial Racketeering Charges
An Escambia County man was sentenced to a decade in state prison for on firearms and financial crime charges. A jury found Ramon Borner...
New Name, Same Fish: Largemouth Bass Are Now Florida Bass
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed...
ECUA Considering Water, Sewer And Sanitation Rate Increases
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is considering rate increases for water, wastewater and sanitation customers. The ECUA Citizen’s...
Highway 4, Highway 168 Bridges Across North Escambia Remain Closed. Here’s An Update.
Two frequently traveled east-west routes across the extreme northern part of Escambia County remain closed due to bridges closures. The...
Free Summer Lunch Available For Youth At Libraries In Escambia County
> Free summer lunches for youth are continuing at West Florida Public Libraries locations. The libraries serve free lunch for youth...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Dropped 18 Cents In 10 Days
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, AAA says. Sunday’s state average of $3.36 is the...
Potential Sinking Of SS United States Under Consideration For Escambia County As Artificial Reef
There’s discussion about sinking the SS United States, a 1,000-foot-long ship that’s larger than the Oriskany and longer...
M-Braves Sweep Blue Wahoos
written by Bill Vilona The weather broke favorably all weekend for the Blue Wahoos. That became the best fortune of a rough return...
Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Inspires Local Youth Athletes (With Photo Gallery)
Two-time Super Bowl champion and Century native Anthony Pleasant returned to the park that bears his name for a youth football fundraiser...
Century Woman Charged With Meth Possession After Traffic Stop
A Century woman was charged with meth possession after a traffic stop for a defective tag light. Lisa Ann Martin, 56, was charged...
For Escambia, Alabama, Deputy Charge With Federal Civil Rights Violation
A former Escambia County, Alabama, deputy has been charged with a federal civil rights violation. Eric Glenn Lambeth, Jr. was charged...
