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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 letter from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
According to an April 24 letter to Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr., Century failed to test for inorganic cyanide, secondary color, secondary foaming agents, and all [...]
Mostly Sunny, Middle 80s Thursday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high [...]
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 County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Christopher George Pace has outstanding felony warrants for arson, trespassing with property damage and resisting arrest without violence. Two additional counts of resisting were added.
He evaded capture Monday during a [...]
School District Calls For All Of Highway 164 To Be Widened For Student Safety
The Escambia County School District is calling for Escambia County to widen the entire length of dangerously narrow Highway 164 across North Escambia.
The Escambia County Commission has approved a $1.25 million project to widen about 2.16 total miles of the highway in two locations in what one county commissioner promises is part of the first [...]
A Mom Remembers Her Daughter As Search Continues For Molino Woman’s Killer
On Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2017, Anna Louise Brown was out for a jog on Gibson Road in Molino.
She never made it home.
Brown, 38, was found face down on the side of the road near the Alligator Creek bridge. She had been shot multiple times.
And her murderer remains on the run.
“Seven Long Hard Years, We [...]
‘Armed And Dangerous’ – Century Felon Remained On The Run Following Manhunt
UPDATE: Suspect Christopher Pace was captured Wednesdays morning.
A felony suspect authorities called “armed and dangerous” remained on the run following a manhunt Monday in Century.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Christopher George Pace has outstanding felony warrants for arson, trespassing with property damage and resisting arrest without violence.
Dozens of law enforcement officers spent hours attempting [...]
Jury Finds Cantonment Woman Not Guilty Of Impersonating A Police Officer
An Escambia County jury recently found a Cantonment woman not guilty of impersonating a police officer.
In July 2023, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement brought a felony charge of falsely impersonating a police officer against Bobbie Lei Sales, then 35.
FDLE agents began their investigation in May 2023 after receiving information that Sales identified herself as an FDLE agent. FDLE [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Trying To Run Over Man, Burglary, Battery
A Cantonment man is charged with trying to run over a man, burglary, battery and a drug offense.
Philip Michael Chevalier, 35, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary with criminal mischief, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
One incident happened April 28 as the victim was walking away from West Florida Hospital where he [...]
Two Seriously Injured In Highway 97 Crash Involving Motorcycle
Two people were seriously injured when their bike and a passenger car collided Sunday evening in Walnut Hill.
A 2013 Honda Civic driven by a female in her 80s and the motorcycle collided about 7 p.m. on Highway 97 approximately 770 feet north of North Highway 99, near the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church. The southbound Civic [...]
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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...
Purple Alert Issued For Missing, Endangered Man
A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for a missing and endangered Pensacola man. Pensacola Police said 26-year old Alexander Cook...
Northview Baseball, Softball Win At Semis, Head To Championship Games
Northview 11, Central 1 The Northview Chiefs beat Central 11-1 Tuesday night in the District 1-1A semi-finals. For more photos, click...
Free Dog And Cat Adoptions At The Escambia Animal Shelter Until May 15
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare har partnered with the Bissell Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters”...
Tate Falls To Gulf Breeze 2-1 In District Semifinals
The Tate Aggies lost on an extra inning walk-off 2-1 to Gulf Breeze in the District 1-6A semi-finals at Pace. A solo home run from...
Two Century Correctional Inmates Assaulted Officers, FDC Says
Two Century Correctional Institution inmates assaulted correctional officers recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Officials...
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
Tate High School has named their Students of the Month for March. They are Kinsey Lee and Christian Daigle.. Photo for NorthEscambia.com,...
Molino Falcons 6U Win Northview Diamond Club Tourney
The Molino Falcons 6U won a weekend tournament in their division. The two-day Northview Diamond Club 2nd Annual Spring Bash was held...
Northview Chiefs Open 1A Districts With 17-2 Win Over Laurel Hill (With Gallery)
With 14 runs in the third inning, the No. 4 seed Northview Chiefs opened the District 1-1A playoffs with a big 17-2 quarterfinal win...
UWF Announces 2024 Football Schedule
UWF head football coach Kaleb Nobles has announced the program’s 2024 schedule which includes a program-high six home games...
Sheriff: Triple Murder Was A ‘Targeted Ambush’; Victims Identified
As the investigation continues, the sheriff is calling Saturday morning’s triple murder early Sunday morning in Escambia County...
Jim Allen’s Jacey Taylor In The Running For Reader’s Digest ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’
A Jim Allen Elementary School third grade teacher is just steps away from being named “America’s Favorite Teacher”...
Hundreds Of Elementary Students Participate In Sunshine Math Competition (With Gallery)
Twenty schools took part in the recent 2024 Annual Sunshine Math Competition cosponsored by the Escambia County Council of Teachers...
North Escambia Volunteer Firefighters Attend LifeFlight Landing Zone Class
Volunteers from several North Escambia fire stations attended a recent landing zone class to learn more about how to safely assist...
Tate Senior Jackson Leonard Wins Weightlifting State Title, Sets State Records
Tate High School senior Jackson Leonard won a State Championship at the FHSAA Boys Weightlifting meet recently in Lakeland. Leonard...
Here Are Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week as crews perform...
Florida Gas Prices are Slightly Lower Than A Week Ago
Florida gas prices increased the past three days, erasing eight consecutive days of losses. The state average dropped from $3.64 per...
Walkoff Win For Blue Wahoos
written by Bill Vilona The players raced from the dugout and a filled ballpark erupted in glee. The Blue Wahoos couldn’t have dreamed...
Three Dead In Escambia County After Shots Fired Into Parked Car
Three people are dead following a shooting into a parked car early Sunday morning in Escambia County. There are no known suspects. The...
Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their Students of the Month. They are: 1st Grade: Liam Price and Rebecca Cooley 2nd Grade:...
Tate Grad Ethan Harper Takes Navy Oath of Enlistment On Stage At NFL Draft
Enlistees from all branches of service swore their “Oath of Enlistment” in a Joint Enlistment Ceremony on stage during...
Explosions, Fire Destroy Shed Near Bratt Park
A fire and explosions destroyed a storage shed near a Bratt park Saturday afternoon. The fire happened just after 5 p.m. in the 4500...
EREC Holds 85th Annual Meeting (With Photo Gallery)
Escambia River Electric Cooperative members held their 85th annual meeting Saturday at Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill. Dozens...
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships
The Barrineau Park Historical Society presented their annual academic scholarships Saturday afternoon at the Barrineau Park Community...
Jay Graduate Bledsoe Makes History As Candidate For National FFA Officer
A Jay High school graduate is making history as the first-ever Santa Rosa County candidate for a national FFA office. Makenleigh Bledsoe,...
Blue Wahoos End 4-Game Streak
written by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos were unable Saturday to extend their week-long winning streak. But the game wasn’t lacking...