Chad Hetherington Named Molino Park Elementary Teacher Of The Year
December 30, 2025
Coach Chad Hetherington has been named the Molino Park Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHP Working To Identify Victim Of Fatal Fiery Crash In Escambia County
December 30, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol is working to identify a person killed in a fiery crash Monday morning in Escambia County.
Troopers said a Chevrolet Colorado was traveling southbound on Blue Angel Parkway about 6:24 a.m. when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and collided with a tree line. The pickup then caught fire.
“The single occupant did not exit the vehicle,” an FHP release stated. “Due to the extent of injuries, identification was not successful.”
Laura Sellers Named McArthur Elementary Teacher Of The Year
December 30, 2025
Laura Sellers has been named the McArthur Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash On Highway 97 In Davisville
December 29, 2025
One person was airlifted to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Highway 97 in Davisville.
The crash occurred about 1:40 p.m. on Highway 97 at Nokomis Road, at the Marathon gas station.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 16-year-old female from Flomaton turned her pickup truck left directly in front of a southbound SUV driven by a 66-year-old Atmore woman.
The crash involved a Chevrolet Silverado and a Kia Sorento. A passenger in the Kia, a 67-year-old Atmore man was extricated by firefighters and flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The drivers of the vehicles were not injured. A dog that was secured in a carrier in the bed of the pickup truck was not injured.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
The Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department, Newman’s Ambulance, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home Near Century Sunday Night
December 29, 2025
Fire destroyed a mobile home south of Century Sunday night, and the cause is under investigation.
The fire was reported shortly before 9 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Century Boulevard, just south of Elsie Davis Road.
Heavy flames were showing from the mobile home when firefighters arrived on the scene. The homeowner was able to escape the home without injury.
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The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Century, McDavid, Molino and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, along with the Jay and Flomaton fire departments, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Chick-fil-A Files Updated Plans to Relocate East Nine Mile Road Location
December 29, 2025
As Chick-fil-A on East Nine Mile Road prepares to relocate nearly across the street to a new building, updated plans have been filed with Escambia County.
Chick-fil-A at 1757 East Nine Mile Road has submitted plans to construct a new restaurant on the site of the former Dodge’s. The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road closed abruptly in early September 2024.
Plans for the restaurant were first filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) in early 2025. In December 2025, updated plans were filed with the DRC. The new plans show a slightly larger building and a reconfiguration of planned parking.
Chick-fil-A plans to demolish the existing convenience store and construct a new 5,249-square-foot restaurant on 1.8 acres. The new location will feature dual drive-thru lanes to increase vehicle stacking capacity.
The proposal is in the internal review stage with the DRC and is not yet set for a public hearing.
Pictured top: The former Dodge’ on Est Nine Mile Road is the proposed site of a new Chick-fil-A that plans to move from nearly across the street. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Elected Officials To Hold District 5 Q&A Session Next Week
December 29, 2025
Residents of District 5 will have a direct line to their local leadership next week as ECUA District 5 Representative Kevin Stephens hosts a constituent Q&A session.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, from 5-7 p.m. at the Molino Community Center at 6450-A North Highway 95A.
According to organizers, Stephens will be joined by other elected officials to meet with the public. The session is designed to give District 5 residents an opportunity to get direct assistance and connect with their Escambia County representatives regarding local issues and services.
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Angela Stuart Named Bratt Elementary School Teacher Of The Year
December 29, 2025
Angela Stuart was named the Bratt Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
“Mrs. Stuart is blessing to her students and coworkers. She works diligently to meet the needs of her students and to make every day of learning fun,” the school said.
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Work Truck Destroyed by Fire Near Walnut Hill; Equipment Saved
December 29, 2025
Fire destroyed a pickup truck on South Highway 99 near Walnut Hill Sunday night.
The driver of the Ford F350 was able to pull to the side of the road on South Highway 99 just south of Lemon Road after the fire reportedly began in the engine compartment. The driver escaped the fire without injury.
The truck was a total loss, but firefighters were able to save a large air compressor and other equipment and tools in the bed of the truck.
The Walnut Hill and Molino Stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded.
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Need To Get Rid Of A Christmas Tree? You Can Recycle It With ECUA
December 29, 2025
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will pick up real Christmas trees from customers for free with the regular collection of yard waste.
Customers are asked to remove all decorations from their trees and cut the trees so that no portion is longer than six feet. Trees can be placed at the curb with other yard trash, and should not be placed in the regular garbage or recycling containers.
ECUA will compost the trees with the other yard waste at the Biosolids Composting Facility.
For more information, call ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480.