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DeSantis Touts Education Legislation, Limits On Book Challenges
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Escambia County Monday to announce his support for HB 1285, which he said will further cement Florida as the best state in the nation for education
Speaking at Warrington Preparatory Academy, the governor said the bill will simplify the process to convert failed “turnaround schools” to charter schools so no child is [...]
FHP Says Charges Are Pending After Fatal Highway 29 Construction Zone Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol says charges are pending in a fatal crash involving a motorcycle last week in Molino.
The crash happened on Highway 29 near the Highway 97 intersection at about 10:50 p.m. on April 11.
A 21-year of Molino man was traveling north on Highway 29 on a yellow Honda motorcycle along with a [...]
Update: Teen Arrested For Fatal Cottage Hill Shooting Of 16-Year-Old
Monday afternoon, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old wanted in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old late Friday night in Cottage Hill
The incident happened about 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 600 block of Wishbone Road about.
Deputies arrived to find a 16-year-old suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced [...]
Cantonment Man Arrested On Cocaine, Fentanyl Charges After Traffic Stop
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Cantonment man on felony cocaine and fentanyl charges.
Kevin Jacob Moore, 35, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (fentanyl), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office stopped a Nissan Altima [...]
Police Warn Of Door To Door Satellite Equipment Scam
Police have issued a warning about a possible door to door scam in the area.
The Atmore Police Department said they have received reports of individuals going from home-to-home claiming to be representatives of satellite companies and requesting to enter residences to inspect satellite equipment.
“This is a play to case your house,” Atmore PD said, warning [...]
Lane Closures As $6.2 Million Highway 29 Resurfacing Underway North Of Highway 97
Work is continuing a $6.2 million Florida Department of Transportation Project to resurface Highway 29 from Highway 97 to north of Champion Drive.
Lane closures are underway for paving operations. FDOT said lane closures are prohibited from 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. and from 1 – 3:00 p.m. on school days.
Improvements in the project include the milling [...]
Suspect Wanted After Teen Shot And Killed Late Friday Night In Cottage Hill
A 16-year-old was shot and killed late Friday night in Cottage Hill.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 1600 block of Wishbone Road about 11:30 p.m.
Deputies arrived to find a 16-year-old suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene, according to [...]
State Appeal Court Denies Mom’s Appeal In Tate Homecoming Queen Scandal Case
The Florida First District Court of Appeal has ruled that statements are admissible from a former assistant principal convicted for her part in wrongly helping her daughter win the Tate High School homecoming queen.
In September 2022, Laura Carroll pleaded no contest to one count of felony unlawful use of a two-way communications device, and adjudication [...]
Groundbreaking Held For Tiny Home Manufacturing Facility Inside The Century Prison
Prisoners at the Century Correctional Institution will soon be building tiny homes inside the facility to help with affordable housing in the local area.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday at the facility on Tedder Road with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and PRIDE Enterprises — PRIDE is an acronym, which stands for Prison Rehabilitative [...]
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Partly Sunny, Near 80 Today
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Beulah Middle FFA Team Named 2024 Florida FFA Aquaculture State Champions
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Gilman Throws Northview Softball Shut Out Of Baker; Northview Baseball Beats Neal
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Molino 8U Softball Sweeps Both Brackets At GCGSA Mid-Season Tournament
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Century Correctional Officer Recognized For Stopping Contraband Exchange
The Florida Department of Corrections recently recognized a corrections officer at the Century Correctional Institution. According...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
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Century 10U Lady Legends Win Mid-Season Tourney; 12U Takes Second
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Wahoos End Montgomery Road Trip With Victory, Snap Losing Streak
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Flomaton Military Dad Surprises Kids, His Sister At Long Deployment
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EREC Holds Lineman Camp For Local Students (With Gallery)
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Driver’s License, Tax Collector Services Available Thursday In Century
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Ice Flyers Season Ends With 6-1 Game Two Playoff Loss
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AG: Escambia Man Stole $17K From Escambia Senior, Used On Netflix, Amazon And Doordash
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Wahoos Blanked By Biscuits In Twin Bill Sweep
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Escambia River Flood Warning Canceled
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Softball: Stuckey Homers Again As Milton Defeats Northview; Tate Over Niceville
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Pace Defeats Tate Aggies
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10,000 Pound Food Distribution Tuesday Afternoon In Cantonment
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Big Inning Not Enough As Wahoos Fall 10-6 In Montgomery
written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos finally broke through offensively on Friday night, but a five-run third inning was...
Update: Woman Dead, Man Critical After Pickup Hits Their Motorcycle in Highway 29 Construction Area
A woman was killed and a 21-year-old Molino man critical after their motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck in a construction area...
Lady Aggies Defeat Crestview ; Smilie Homers In JV Win
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Wednesday Storms Blame For Century Sewage Spill
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Tate Boys Tennis Ends Regular Season With Win Over Pace To Head Into Districts Monday
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Ice Flyers Suffer Heartbreaker In Game 1 Playoff Loss
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Escambia County Warns Of Sunpass Text Scam
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$9 Million Donated For New UWF Football Stadium
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Highway 29 Crash Slows Morning Commute Traffic
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Flomaton Woman Crashes Into Pensacola Home
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Molino Woman Charged With Felony Child Abuse
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