Atmore Police Arrest Sixth And Final Suspect In Main Street Shooting Incident
June 10, 2025
A sixth suspect has now been charged in connection with two shootings in Atmore.
Lemareyoun Moore, 19, is charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and discharging a firearm into an unoccupied building. He turned himself into officers at the Atmore Police Department and was transported to the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
APD said he is the final suspect in the shooting.
Police have also arrested 18-year-old Dexter Adams, 21-year-old Ryeheem Banks, and three 17-year-old juveniles for the shootings. The juveniles are being charged as adults, but Alabama law prevents police from releasing their names.
About 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, Atmore officers responded to the area of North Main and Howard Street following reports of shots fired into a passing vehicle. The Wing & Burger Box restaurant on the northeast corner of the intersection was also hit by gunfire. No injuries were reported.
Responding officers recovered a significant amount of evidence at the scene, collecting 47 spent shell casings believed to be from two different caliber firearms.
Do Career Offenders Live Near You? Florida’s Registry Offers New Search Capabilities
June 10, 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) today launched Florida’s enhanced Career Offender registry on FDLE’s website, with new neighborhood search features and maps. The Career Offender registry is a public safety application that gives the public access to search for court-designated violent offenders throughout Florida.
The new Florida Career Offender registry is located here.
“I encourage citizens to bookmark FDLE’s website and use our online registries regularly. The Career Offender registry, like the Sexual Offender registry, is an absolute necessity for your safety toolbox. We have nearly 20, 0000 Florida career offender felons on the registry. Knowing the locations of these folks can help keep Florida’s citizens, their families and visitors safe,” said
The public can search for career offenders by name, region, county, city, and address. The online Career Offender registry’s neighborhood searches can be tailored to find registrants residing within a one-quarter mile radius to within a five-mile radius of an address, and the results can be displayed on an interactive map as well as in a comprehensive list format.
FDLE launched the original online Career Offender registry in 2003, under the Florida Career Offender Registration Act. The registry at the time included approximately 400 registrants. Today, the registry includes nearly 20,000 Florida career offenders
Career offenders are individuals who have been designated by a court as a habitual violent felony offender, a violent career criminal, or a three-time violent felony offender under s. 775.084, or as a prison releasee reoffender under s. 775.082(9), AND who are serving or have been released from sanction in the State of Florida on or after July 1, 2002.
Two Northview Grads Awarded BBB Student Ethics Scholarships
June 10, 2025
The Better Business Bureau serving Northwest Florida has announced two recent Northview High School graduates as recipients of the 2025 BBB Student Ethics Scholarships in District I.
Colton Criswell and Maddie Mae Driskell, seniors at Northview High School, received the scholarship for Escambia County.
The program was created to recognize high school senior students in the Florida Panhandle (14 county-wide service area) who personify personal character, integrity and have made the choice to lead by following a moral compass. An independent panel of judges selected the recipients based on leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. Each student selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college, trade school, university, or vocational school of their choice.
In Santa Rosa County, the BBB scholarship winner was Mateo Soto, a recent Navarre High School graduate.
Pensacola Ice Flyers Announce Season Home Schedule With 29 Games
June 10, 2025
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will play 29 home games at the Pensacola Bay Center during the 202526 season.
The season kicks off with opening night on Saturday, October 18, 2025, setting the stage for the year.
The 2025-26 Ice Flyers home schedule is:
- Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
- Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
- Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
- Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
- Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
- Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
- Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
- Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
- Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
- Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
- Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025
- Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
- Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
- Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
- Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
- Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
- Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
- Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
- Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
- Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
- Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
- Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
- Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
- Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
- Friday, March 13, 2026
- Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Friday, March 27, 2026
- Saturday, March 28, 2026
Dortch Road In Bratt Collapses Due To Fire Several Weeks Ago (With Gallery)
June 9, 2025
A portion of Dortch Road in Bratt is closed following a collapse that was caused by fire.
Dortch Road between Greenland and McElhaney roads will be closed starting today, June 9, for immediate collapsed pipe and road repair. The road is expected to reopen Monday, June 16.
The 24-inch plastic culvert pipe under the road was destroyed by fire earlier in the spring, likely when a farmer burned a nearby field (as is a standard farming method) and the fire entered the ditch and ignited the pipe. The top half of the pipe was destroyed end to end; the collapse was discovered on Monday morning following heavy rain overnight.
Residents, pedestrians, local traffic and emergency vehicles will have access to properties within the work area at all times. There is only one residence located on the closed section of Dortch Road.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Cantonment Shooting
June 9, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a man seriously injuries.
The victim reported about 6 a.m. Sunday that he was shot in the thigh and was standing outside of the Valero gas station by the Black Diamond Sports Lounge on Highway 29, across from International Paper.
They told deputies that he did not hear a shot or see anyone, but felt a pain in his leg, according to ECSO Sgt. Melony Peterson. Deputies were unable to find any shell casings in the area. The victim was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The ECSO said the victim suffered a broken femur, and he has not provided any additional details to investigators.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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Town of Century Smoke Testing Sewers This Week. What Does That Mean?
June 9, 2025
The Town of Century will be smoke testing its sewage system this week.
When?
The testing will take place from June 9-13 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.?
Why?
Smoke testing is done periodically to locate sources of sewer odors, leaks and breaks in sewer lines.
What will residents notice?
You may notice smoke coming from building sewer vents, gutters and downspouts or out of the ground along sewer lines.
On the inside of your house, smoke or its odor may come out of the plumbing or fixtures. This should not happen if your plumbing is in good shape. This is also an indication gases and odors from the sewer may enter your house or building. These can be both unpleasant and dangerous as well as a health hazard to the occupants.
Location, identification and correction of the source of smoke entering your house or building is urgently advised. While the utility will render all possible cooperation, the correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the house or building owner.
Is the smoke dangerous?
The type of smoke used is harmless, white to yellowish white in color, and may have a slight odor. The smoke is harmless to plants and animals and leaves no residuals or stains. If smoke gets into a structure, it should be ventilated.
Questions?
For more information, contact the Town of Century at (850) 256-3208.
Source: Town of Century.
Creek Waste Project Planned For Highway 29, Ten Mile Road
June 9, 2025
Developers have proposed the Creek Waste Project for the northwest corner of Highway 29 and 10 Mile Road.
The project would include maintenance/office building, storage buildings, a storage lot for the sale and repair of utility trailers, and a pole barn. Specifically, the project would include the construction of a new 560-square foot parts building, 3,500-square foot maintenance/office building, and a 1,600-square foot pole barn that are all being proposed on a laydown/storage lot consisting of an asphalt millings surface. These are being proposed for the use of utility trailers sales and maintenance, according to information filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC).
The site at 3397 South Highway 29 is currently partially developed with dirt drives and fencing from the previous storage of Creek Waste containers that will be removed from the 1.55-acre parcel. An existing billboard will remain.
Access will be from a new concrete driveway to West Ten Mile Road.
The property is currently zoned for heavy commercial and light industrial.
The project is set for a pre-application meeting with DRC on Wednesday, June 11. A final public hearing has not yet been set.
NorthEscambia.com graphic.
Here’s A Big List Of VBS Events Across The North Escambia Area This Summer
June 9, 2025
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition across the North Escambia area. A list of VBS events is below.
To submit your event, email news@northescambia.com, or click here for our contact form
VBS at Oak Grove Baptist Church
“VBS Egypt – Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace” will be held June 9-13 from 5:30 – 8 :30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2600 North Highway 99. Ages 4-12.
VBS at Gonzalez Baptist Church
Gonzalez Baptist Church “Magnified” VBS will be held Saturday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to incoming 4K-5th grades. Register at www.gonzalezbc.com.
Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene VBS, Cantonment
Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene VBS will be June 19-20 from 6-8:30 p.m. and June 21 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Ages 5-12. Dinner and lunch included. 3475 Pine Forest Road Cantonment.
VBS at Hillcrest Baptist Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road will hold “Magnified!” VBS June 16-20 from 8:15 a.m. until noon each day for kids in grades K through fifth. To register, text VBS to 27123.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church VBS
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS June 22-27 from 6:30 until 8:30 for ages 5 years through ninth grade. 6840 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. More info: (251) 253-4595 or (850) 380-2495. For transportation, call (850) 619-4831.
VBS at Highland Baptist Church, Molino
“True North Trusting Jesus in a Wild World” Vacation Bible School at Highland Baptist Church, June 22-26, 6-8:30 p.m. Text VBS to (850) 754-7622 to register.
VBS at Unity Baptist Church, Atmore
Vacation Bible School at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore will be June 22-June 26 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Discover the Bigness of God in the smallest of things. Classes for ages up to sixth grade. 10310 Highway 31 Atmore.
Faith Bible Baptist Church VBS, Century
Faith Bible Baptist Church will hold “Christmas in July – The Real Reason for the Season” VBS July 7-11 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. 5801 North Century Boulevard. Register online.
VBS at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, McDavid
Rays Chapel Baptist Church VBS will be July 14-18 from 4-7 p.m. for ages 5-11. To register for “Wonder Junction” VBS click here.
VBS at Poplar Dell Baptist Church, Century
Answers VBS “Wonder Junction – Marvel at Jesus, Live for His Glory” July 14-18 at Poplar Dell Baptist Church 2631 Highway 4A Century. From 5:30 until 8 p.m.
VBS at Grace Valley Baptist Church, Cantonment
Grace Valley Baptist Church will hold Rocket Racers VBS July 16-19 from 6-8 p.m. Grave Valley is located at 1985 Highway 29, Cantonment.
FWC Hunter Safety Courses This Month In Molino, Cantonment, Jay, Milton
June 9, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Molino, Cantonment, Jay and Milton. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Participants must take the online course before attending a class.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The two-day events will be held as follows, and you must have completed an online hunter safety course and have a copy of the completion certificate or field day voucher prior to taking a Field Day.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- June 9, 6 p.m. and June 28, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
- July 7, 6 p.m. and August 2, 9 a.m. — Escambia County Extension, Cantonment
- July 14, 6 p.m. and August 2, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
- June 16, 6 p.m. and June 28, 9 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- June 22, 6 p.m. and June 28, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
- July 21 6 p.m., and August 2, 8 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes or by calling FWC safety coordinator Jeff Schumacher at (850) 767-3612 for more information or email.