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Walnut Hill Man Charged With Armed Burglary
A Walnut Hill man that claimed to be returning thousands of dollars’ worth of items has been charged with the armed burglary of a Highway 97 home.
Jared Lee English, 24, was charged with felony armed burglary of a residence, grant theft of a firearm, grand theft, and felony criminal mischief
In mid January, the Escambia County [...]

New 125 Lot Subdivision Proposed By Ascend, Wastewater Plant
A new 125-home single-family residential subdivision is being proposed just outside Ascend Performance Materials and the ECUA Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Ready Land Company filed preliminary plans this month for the 48-acre parcel off Old Chemstrand Road, adjacent to the Ascend Fitness Center and along the access road to the ECUA facility.
In an email, Scott Holmes of [...]

Driver, 18, Killed In Head On Crash On Highway 4 In Santa Rosa County
A head on crash involving a semi-truck Monday afternoon claimed one life on Highway 4 in Santa Rosa County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old female from Baker died in the crash 1:30 p.m. on Highway 4 near Hurricane Lake Road when her car and a tractor trailer collided. The driver of the truck, a [...]

Chick-fil-A Files Plans to Relocate East Nine Mile Road Location
The Chick-fil-A on East Nine Mile Road is proposing to relocate nearly across the street to a new building.
Chick-fil-A at 1757 East Nine Mile Road has submitted plans to construct a new restaurant on the site of the former Dodge’s at 1710 East Nine Mile Road.
“Chick-fil-A proposes the relocation in order to help improve customer [...]

Fluoride In Drinking Water? ECUA Board Members Want Public Input
The debate on the addition of fluoride to drinking water is coming to the forefront once again, and at least two ECUA board members are looking for public input.
The ECUA board vote in 1998 to add fluoride to drinking water after 58% of Escambia County voters supported the addition in a referendum.
Now, ECUA District 5 [...]

Cantonment Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Contractor Fraud
A Cantonment man has been arrested for allegedly committing fraud by taking payment for a construction service he never provided.
According to an arrest report, 41-year-old Jason Weiss entered into an agreement on June 13, 2023, to install sod at a residence in Escambia County. The homeowner wrote Weiss a check for $2,872, but after several [...]

One Performances Remains Of The Addams Family Musical: School Edition At Tate High (Photo Gallery)
There is one remaining Tate High School productions of The Addams Family Musical: School Edition.
There is an afternoon show on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Admission is $10 at the door, cash only.
For a photo gallery, click here.
CAST
Gomez Addams – Gavin Bramblett
Morticia Addams – Jacelyn Seals
Wednesday Addams – Sofie Domulot
Uncle Fester – Gabriella Hardy
Pugsley [...]

Ballots Mailed For Upcoming Century And Congressional Special Election
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office has sent out vote-by-mail ballots for two upcoming special elections.
A batch of ballots for the upcoming March 18 Century special primary election were mailed Friday.
Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender said 890 ballots were sent out to military and overseas voters for the April 1 2025 special general election. Domestic [...]

Escambia Schools In Session Monday As Snow Make Up Day
Escambia County Schools will be in session on Monday as a make up for one of the snow days that was missed in January.
Initially, teachers and and staff were scheduled to work February 17 as a professional development day, and students were scheduled to to be out of school. Now Monday, February 17 will now [...]

Teen On Electric Bike Critically Injured In Highway 29 Crash
A 17-year-old on an electric motorized bicycle was critically injured in a crash on Highway 29 Friday afternoon.
The teen male was southbound on a Highway 29 within the northbound bicycle lane about 1:35 p.m. near East Roberts Road when as a Lincoln sedan was exiting a private driveway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
“The driver [...]

Escambia Voters May Again Be Asked If The School Superintendent Should Be Elected Or Appointed
Voters in Escambia County could once against be asked to decide if the school superintendent should be elected or appointed.
In 2018, Escambia County voters narrowly approved a ballot referendum for an appointed superintendent, with 50.36 voting yes and 49.64 percent voting now. This was the sixth time voters had considered the idea of an appointed [...]

Century Man Charged With Reported Bratt Home Invasion
An 18-year-old Century man has been charged with a reported home invasion last weekend in Bratt.
John Matthew Malachi Bolen, Jr., was charged with armed burglary, criminal mischief with property damage and using or displaying a firearm during commission of a felony, all felonies.
About 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, a resident of Morgan Road reported [...]
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Rain Becoming Likely Late Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning
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At The Bottom Of The SPHL Standings, Pensacola Ice Flyers Oust Head Coach
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Northview Chiefs Beat W.S. Neal 6-1 Monday Night
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Guests Announced For Pensacon 2026
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Charges Dropped Against Atmore Pastor In Prison Drug Smuggling Case
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Florida Gas Prices Decline Average Of 14 Cents In The Past Week
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Beulah Ag, FFA Students Create 200 Valentine’s Arrangements For Nursing Home Residents
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Thousands Attend Pensacon (With Gallery)
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Students Take Home Awards in Escambia County History Fair
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Escambia County Seeks Volunteer for Planning Board Appointment
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Here Are Next Week’s Road Construction Spots To Watch
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Padgett and Wine Homer As Tate Beats West Florida 11-4
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the West Florida Jags 11-4 on Friday night in their final preseason game. Mykamia Padgett and Kara Wine...
Northview Chiefs Beat The Walton Braves 12-1
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DeSantis Appoints Four To Pensacola State College Board Of Trustees
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed four people on Friday to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. They are Dr. Joel Rudman,...
Ag Officers Seize $264,000 Worth Of Cocaine In Escambia County Traffic Stop
State law enforcement seized over 29 pounds of cocaine worth over a quarter million dollars during an Escambia County traffic stop. Officers...
Most Government Offices Closed Monday (But Not Century)
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Jace Gandy Named New Flomaton Hurricanes Head Football Coach
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Tate Aggies Easily Beat Washington; Northview Falls To Milton
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Former Northview Coach Wes Summerford Named WFHS Jags Head Coach
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Century’s Next Mayor Ben Boutwell Is Ready To Get To Work
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FWC Charges Century Man With Felony, Wildlife Violations
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Tate High Drama’s ‘The Addams Family Musical’ Opens Tonight
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Escambia County Teachers, Support Staff Could Receive A Pay Raise
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Here’s What To Know About The Upcoming Century Special Election
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