Latest News:
Former Davisville Store Clerk Charged With Stealing Lottery Tickets, Cash, Merchandise
A Walnut Hill woman was arrested recently on an outstanding 2022 warrant for allegedly stealing merchandise, lottery tickets and cash while employed at a Davisville convenience store.
Janie Vonciel Kite, now 24, was charged with felony grand theft. She was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5.000 bond.
The store manager at the Marathon gas [...]
Warm Week, Highs In The Upper 80s
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 [...]
Large Crowd Attends Annual Sawmill Day Festival And Car Show
A large crowd attended the annual Sawmill Day Festival and Car Show in Century on Saturday.
The day included entertainment, free history museum tours, grilled hamburger meals, crafts, free exhibits, a car show and more.
For a photo gallery from the car show and the festival, click here.
NorthEscambia.comp photos, click to enlarge.
Push Continues To Widen Full Length Of Highway 164 Following School Bus And Tractor Crash
Authorities say the width of the roadway did not contribute to the crash involving a school bus and tractor Friday afternoon, but there is a ongoing push to widen the rural road.
Just two days before the crash, NorthEscambia.com published a story about the dangerously narrow roadway and a county commissioner’s promise to widen it, supported by [...]
Molino Man Charged With February Homicide
A Molino man has been charged in connection with a murder earlier this year in Escambia County.
Alexander George Deloach, 28, was charged with homicide, vehicle theft, marijuana possession, cocaine possession five counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement and fleeing/eluding.
Deloach attempted to flee from deputies but was taken into custody after a PIT maneuver to [...]
ECSO: Molino Man Kills Himself During SWAT Standoff
A Molino man involved with a standoff with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Friday in Ensley took his own life.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance in the 1100 block of West Hope Drive near I-10.
The victim reported that 43-year-old Connie Lee Bonner, Jr. had broken a window and forced his way into [...]
Bus, Tractor Crash Near Walnut Hill
A tractor operator was critically injured in a crash with a school bus Friday afternoon near Walnut Hill.
The collision happened at the intersection of Highway 164 and Wilma Road just after 4 p.m The collision pushed the tractor into a ditch. Both vehicles came to rest upright in the ditch.
For more photos, click here.
The 47-year [...]
Other Top Stories:
New Schedule: Get Free Reblended Paint From Escambia County
Escambia County Waste Services is making changes to the free reblended paint program schedule, to allow the county to provide a...
Pensacola Bay Center To Get $10 Million In Upgrades Over Next Four Years
The Escambia County Commission has approved about $10 million in funding over the next four years for improvements at the county-owned...
NAS Pensacola Closed To The Public Through May 9
Naval Air Station Pensacola will be closed for public visitation May 7 through 9. The installation’s areas of public interest...
Northview High And Ernest Ward Middle Bands To Unite For ‘Sounds of the Screen’ Spring Concert
It will be an evening of musical magic as the Northview High School band presents their spring concert “Sounds of the Screen”...
Gas Prices Jump To 2024 Highs, But AAA Says Relief May Be In Sight
AAA says relief may be in sight, after Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs. The state average reached $3.64 per gallon on Friday....
Blue Wahoos Manager Kevin Randel Reaches Milestone In Series-Clinching Victory
written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos clinched a series victory with a 9-1 win over the Mississippi Braves on Sunday. With...
Mostly Sunny, About 86 Sunday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south...
Photos: UWF Holds Spring Commencement
The University of West Florida held their Spring Commencement at the Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday. UWF recently celebrated their...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch Out For This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Escambia County EMS Chief Resigns
Escambia County EMS Chief David Torsell III has submitted his resignation. Torsell’s last day will be August 1. Torsell joined...
Baseball, Softball Regionals: Here’s Which North Escambia Teams Are In, and Which Are Out
Here’s which North Escambia team are in, and which ones are out as regional baseball and softball tournaments begin this week. Region...
Mejia Silences Blue Wahoos In 2-0 Loss To Braves
written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos were shut out 2-0 by Ian Mejia and the Mississippi Braves on Saturday night, managing...
379 Students Take Part In Battle Of The Books (With Results, Photo Gallery)
Thirty-two Escambia County public schools competed in Battle of the Books on recently at Washington High School. A total of 84 teams...
Fitterer Fantastic In 3-1 Wahoos Win
Written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Mississippi Braves 3-1 on Friday night on the strength of a dominant pitching...
Reports Detail Allegations Against Century Man That Evaded Capture For Months
We are learning more about the allegations against a wanted Century man that eluded capture on several occasions before finally being...
Jim Allen Elementary Names April Students Of The Month
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their Students of the Month for April. They are Parker Gregory (pictured left) and Brycen...
Jay Edges Northview 7-6 For District Softball Title (With Photo Gallery)
The Jay Lady Royals won the District 1-1A championship 7-6 over Northview in a close matchup at Central in Allentown. The cross-River...
Escambia Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For High Speed 2023 Fatal I-110 Crash
An Escambia County man has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a 2023 crash on I-110 in Pensacola. On October...
Jay Downs Northview 5-0 For District Baseball Championship
After four-and-a-half scoreless innings, the Jay Royals had five runs in the bottom of the fifth for a 5-0 District 1-1A championship...
Pace Takes District Softball Crown With Win Over Tate (With Gallery)
The Pace Patriots won the District 1-6A championship with a 16-0 shutout of the Tate Lady Aggies Thursday in Pace. The Aggies just...
Wahoos Kept Quiet In 6-1 Loss to Braves
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday night, falling 6-1 to the Mississippi Braves. Hurston...
Sawmill Day Festival And Car Show Is Saturday In Century
The annual Sawmill Day Festival and Car Show will be held Saturday in Century from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Car show awards will be...
Century Fails To Test Drinking Water For Cyanide, Organic Compounds For Entire Year, DEP Says
The Town of Century failed to properly monitor their water system for several compounds for an entire year, according to a warning...
Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Is Friday And Saturday; Here’s How To Win Tickets (And How To Buy Online)
The 30th Annual Tate FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center...
Cantonment Man Charged With Punching Woman, Hitting Her With Space Heater
A Cantonment man is accused of punching a woman before striking her on the head with a space heater. Jeffery Jermaine Purifoy was...
ECSO Closes Down Another ‘Drug House’, Makes Arrest
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says they have closed another drug house. The ECSO Narcotics Unit, SWAT Team, and K-9 Unit...
Flomaton Police Chief Submits Resignation
Flomaton Police Chief Dane NeSmith has submitted his resignation. His last day on the job will be May 30. NeSmith was hired by the...
Wine Homers As Tate Beats Milton 6-3 In District Semi-Finals
The No. 3 seed Tate Lady Aggies beat the No. 2 Milton Panthers 6-3 in the District 1-6A semi-finals Wednesday night. The Aggies were...
Spohn Stars as Wahoos Win Another Extra-Inning Thriller
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their third consecutive extra-inning game on Wednesday afternoon, scoring three runs in the tenth for...
Update: Purple Alert Canceled After Missing, Endangered Man Located Safe
UPDATE: This man has been located and is safe. A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for a missing and endangered Pensacola man. Pensacola...
Wanted Suspect Captured In The Woods In Century
After a second day of searching, authorities have captured a wanted suspect that was hiding in the woods in Century. The Escambia...