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Cantonment Woman Found Asleep In Vehicle Facing Cocaine And Fentanyl Charges
A Cantonment woman found asleep in her vehicle by deputies if facing fentanyl and cocaine related charges.
Cherrelle Jeanninne Clay, 39, was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license third or subsequent conviction.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reported finding Clay asleep and hunched over [...]
Family Identifies 16-Year Old Cottage Hill Shooting Victim
Family members have identified the 16-year shot and killed April 12 in Cottage Hill, and they are working to raise funds for his funeral expenses.
Bryson Allen was a “loving child that loves basketball, fishing, hanging with friends and family,” Travis Packard wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser page.
“He would help with anything. He was also eager [...]
Escambia County Set To Lease Former IP Golf Course For A Park
Escambia County is set to lease the 68-acre former International Paper golf course in Cantonment and develop it into a park.
The golf course has been closed since 2017. Escambia County plans to use the land for disc golf, walking trails, a pavilion, and a playground. The park will be open only during daylight hours.
“I am [...]
Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Nine Mile Road
An Alabama man was struck and killed Thursday night on Nine Mile Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 73-year-old Castleberry, Alabama, man was walking westbound in the bicycle line of Nine Mile Road approaching Fox Run Road about 7:40 p.m. when he was struck by a Dodge Ram driven by a 57-year-old Pensacola man. The [...]
Lane Closures Begin Monday In $236 Million, 6-Year Project To Totally Rebuild Entire I-10, Hwy. 29 Interchange
Lane closures begin Monday on a major $236 million Florida Department of Transportation reconstruction project to completely rebuild the I-10 and Highway 29 interchange.
The project will include construction of all-new I-10 travel lanes and about a dozen bridges over six years with anticipated completion in the summer of 2030.
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on [...]
One Injured In Highway 29 Collision Involving Transit Bus With Seven Passengers
One person was injured in a crash involving a transit bus with seven passengers Thursday morning on Highway 29 near Tate School Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a Honda SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman was traveling north on Highway 29 and attempted a left turn onto Tate School Road about 7:30 a.m.
Troopers said a [...]
Century Commits Quarter Million Dollars In Expenditures Not On Agenda During Final Minutes Of Meeting
The Century Town council committed up to nearly a quarter million dollars on items not on the agenda in the final minutes of a two-hour meeting this week, not providing any opportunity for public comment prior to their votes.
The council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. to hire Clear Water Solutions for a [...]
McDavid Woman Charged With Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Fentanyl Possession
A McDavid woman is facing felony drug charges related to methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy spotted 38-year-old Valene Alaine Walker in a vehicle parked after hours at the Century Food Mart in the 7900 block of North Century Boulevard. A deputy that approached the vehicle recognized Walker as having an outstanding [...]
One Injured In Highway 29, North Tate School Road Crash
One person was reported injured in a two-vehicle crash about 3:30 Wednesday afternoon on Highway 29 near North Tata School Road.
The injured person was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered critical.
We’re told properly restrained toddler in one of the vehicles was not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol [...]
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Atmore Man Killed In Crash Into A Tree
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Slight Chance Of Afternoon And Evening Showers; Rain Likely On Sunday
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Tate Gets Senior Night DoubleHeader Sweep Of Escambia (With Galleries)
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Chiefs Top Dawgs On Northview Senior Night (With Gallery)
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Tate, Northview Fall In Friday Night Baseball On The Road
In Friday night high school baseball, both the Tate Aggies and the Northview Chiefs lost on the road. Milton 9, Northview 6 A four-point...
Jake Thompson Overcomes Tough Start In Blue Wahoos Comeback Win
by Bill Vilona Jake Thompson had just returned this week from the injured list and three at-bats into Friday’s game, things weren’t...
Florida Purple Alert Issued For Escambia County Man
A Floria Purple Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Escambia County man. Dennis Jolly was last seen about 3 a.m. Friday...
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Harvesting Deer During Closed Season
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity: ESCAMBIA COUNTY Officers Lugg and Burkhead responded...
Maple, The FDLE K-9 Cop That Sniffed Out Computer Criminals, Has Passed Away
There is some some sad news to report. Florida Department of Law Enforcement K-9 Maple has passed away. Maple died Wednesday following...
Jay Royals Slide Past Northview 4-0
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 4-0 Thursday night in Bratt. Cadee Carroll earned the win for Jay, going a complete seven...
Partly Sunny, Middle 80s Today
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around...
Missed Chances Doom Pensacola In Loss To Rocket City
by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos failed multiple times earlier in the game to cash in scoring opportunities. They paid for it at the...
Boil Water Notice Issued For Portion Of, West Roberts, Stallion Road Areas
Due to a broken four-inch water main, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of an area off West Roberts...
Ensley Street Closed At Chemstrand Road For The Next Week
A portion of roadway Ensley Street between Faye Avenue and Chemstrand Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, April...
Thousands Of High School Students Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days
Over 1,300 area high school students were treated to an interactive look into the transportation industry during the 4th Annual Northwest...
Incumbent Robert Bender Prefiles For Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
Incumbent Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender prefilled Wednesday for the seat as a Republican in the 2024 election. Bender,...
Tate Showband Indoor Percussion Team Places Second Championship Event
The Tate High School Showband of the South indoor percussion team recently placed second in the Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit...
Big Inning Helps Power Trash Pandas Past Blue Wahoos To Even Series
by Bill Vilona The Blue Wahoos missed a chance early in Wednesday’s game for a big inning. When Rocket City set up its chance, the...
Update: Boil Water Notice Lifted For Portion of Chemstrand Road And Area
This boil water notice was lifted on April 19. For the third time in less than a month, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water...
Century Town Clerk Out On Leave; Town To Hire Temp Interim Clerk
The Century Town Council voted Tuesday night to seek a temporary interim town clerk. “Yes, Leslie (Howington) is still the town...
Shutout Win For Tate Baseball As They Honor ‘84 National Champ Aggies
Tate 12, Washington 0 The Tate High School Aggies baseball team honored their national championship legacy Tuesday night as they shut...
Tates Boys Tennis Are District Runner-ups; Two Tate Girls Finish Second
The Tate Aggies boys tennis team finished as District 3A runners-ups on Tuesday. The Aggies boys will travel to the first round of...
Scruggs Goes 3-4 As Northview Beats Neal 9-1
Northview 9, W.S. Neal 1 The Northview Chiefs defeated W.S. Neal 9-1 Tuesday night in East Brewton. Jackson Bridges earned the win...
New Playground Equipment Added At Harvester Homes Park I In Cantonment
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has installed a new playground at the Harvester Homes I Park in Cantonment, one of four new...
Godwin and Hernandez Named EREC Scholarship Winners
Maggie Rose Godwin and Anna Marie Hernandez have been named as the winners of Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Herman...
Reminder: Driver’s License, Tax Collector Services Available Thursday In Century
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Softball: WFHS Tops Tate Varsity; Tate JV Shuts Out Jags
West Florida 2, Tate 1 (8 innings) The West Florida Lady Jags got past the Tate Aggies 2-1 in nine innings Tuesday night. Sydney Scapin...
Bermúdez Brilliant As Blue Wahoos Start Extended Homestand In Memorable Style
The Blue Wahoos began their longest homestand of the season in a special way. Jonathan Bermúdez helped make sure of it. With one...
Update: Investigation Determines Cause Of Cantonment House Fire
Escambia County Fire Rescue has determined the cause of a residential structure fire Tuesday morning in Cantonment. The fire in the...
New Details Released In Fatal Cottage Hill Shooting Of 16-Year-Old
Arrest and investigative reports obtained Tuesday morning by NorthEscambia.com detail what witnesses say happened late Friday night...
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...
