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Alger-Sullivan Historic District Historical Marker Dedicated
For the first time in decades, a new state historic marker was dedicated Saturday in North Escambia.
The marker near the corner of Jefferson and Front Streets commemorates the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District.
For more photos, click here.
The text of the historic marker is as follows:
In 1901 one of the largest and most advanced southern [...]
Gas Prices Hit Three-Year High
Gas prices are at their most expensive point in nearly three years and continue to rise, according to AAA.
Saturday night’s average price in Escambia County was $2.77, up nearly 40 cents per gallon over last year.
“Expensive crude oil prices, unrest in the Middle East, strong domestic demand, record production rates and global oil supply [...]
Apparent Tornado Causes Minor Damage In Molino (With Gallery)
An apparent tornado caused damage in Molino Sunday afternoon.
Several homes in the 3800 block of Crabtree Church Road in were damaged. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call from homeowners at 1:23 p.m. reporting damage. Escambia Fire Rescue and Emergency Management crews responded and found approximately five structures incurred slight to moderate [...]
Search Underway For Escaped State Prison Inmate
Authorities are searching for a state prison inmate that escaped Saturday night.
At 9:21 p.m., Christopher Darnell Powers escaped from the Pensacola Community Release Center on “L” Street. He is described at a black male with black hair and brown eyes that is 6- feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.
In 2011, Darnell was sentenced to 10 [...]
Congressman Matt Gaetz Spends Day Meeting With Groups In The North Escambia Area
Congressman Matt Gaetz spent his Friday at events across the North Escambia area.
Gaetz started his day at Tate High School, speaking to Thomas Maher’s Gaming Academy and taking over Dana Gilmore’s government class for some tough questions — including one about gun control.
“In Northwest Florida, gun control means you’ve got a steady aim, most of [...]
North Escambia Airman Surprises Sisters After Two Years Overseas
Three North Escambia students received a big surprise Friday as their older brother in the Air Force returned home on leave after two years in Okinawa Japan.
Noah Coker, a 2016 graduate of Northview High School, surprised his sisters at Bratt Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School.
At Ernest Ward Middle, the surprise [...]
Three Vehicle Crash In Cantonment Injures At Least One
At least one person was injured in a three vehicle collision Friday night in Cantonment.
The crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. on West Roberts Road and Tate Road. Two vehicles came to rest in the roadway, and a third left the roadway and struck a ditch.
The wreck is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com, click [...]
Rusty Nail Named New Escambia County Fire Chief
Russell “Rusty” Nail has been selected as the new Escambia County Fire Chief, responsible for supervising all Escambia County Fire Rescue staff. Nail’s target start date is Monday, May 7.
Nail joins Escambia County with over 26 years of experience as an accomplished chief fire officer including more than 12 years of supervisory and nine years [...]
Scott Announces Low Tax Opportunity Zones In Escambia County, Including Century
Gov. Rick Scott is recommending that seven census tracts in Escambia County be designated as “Opportunity Zones”, including Century and the immediately surrounding area.
Low Tax Opportunity Zones, as established in the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, encourage long-term investment and job creation in targeted communities by reducing taxes [...]
Final Plans Made For ‘Reimagine Century’ With Food Giveaway And More
Final plans were made Thursday night for a Reimagine Century outreach event scheduled for next month.
The faith-based event will feature a 15,000 pound food giveaway, free clothing, free paper products, free baby diapers, free haircuts, free HIV testing, free lunch and much more.
The event will be held Saturday, May 5 at 440 East Hecker Road [...]
Alabama Executes Mail-Bomber For Killing Federal Judge
Alabama death row inmate Walter Leroy Moody, 83, was executed Thursday night by lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore.
The execution was carried out at 8:17 p.m. Moody was pronounced dead at 8:42 p.m.
Moody was sentenced to death for the 1989 capital murder of U.S. 11th Circuit Judge [...]
Two Wanted For Questioning In Home Invasion, Robbery
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two people in connection with a robbery home invasion last Friday.
John Linley and Tara Cook are wanted for questioning only.
On April 13 at 1:33 a.m. ECSO deputies were called to the 4000-block of Ashland Avenue for a reported home invasion.
John Linley told deputies that three white [...]
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Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
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ECSO: Molino Woman Shot At Husband After He Came Home With Divorce Papers
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