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Investigation Continues Into Century Double Shooting That Left One Dead, Another Wounded
The investigation is continuing into a double shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on Thursday evening at a Century park.
The incident occurred about 6:30 p.m. at Showalter Park, off Hecker Road.
There were no organized activities at Showalter Park at the time, but youth football and cheerleading practices were underway a short distance [...]
Electrical Problem Blamed For Fire That Destroyed Cantonment Guesthouse
An electrical problem is blamed for a fire that destroyed a guesthouse in the 2800 block of Stefani Road in Cantonment early Thursday morning, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
ECFR responded to the fire at approximately 3:41 a.m., arriving to find heavy flames showing from the 600-square-foot guesthouse located behind the main residence.
Crews worked quickly [...]
$8.7 Million Grant To Expand Healthcare Access In Century, Reopen Second Clinic Location
Community Health Northwest Florida has been awarded an $8.7 million five-year grant that will be used to improve healthcare in Century, with $3.99 million allocated for the first year.
Community Health with expand service at its existing Industrial Boulevard location in Century for adult primary care and pediatric care. Community Health will also reopen a second [...]
‘An Honor And A Privilege’ – Former Century Mayor, Councilman Luis Gomez, Jr. Dies
Former Century mayor and councilman Luis Gomez, Jr. has died. Gomez resigned as mayor in early 2025 for medical reasons. He was 62.
“It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation as mayor of the Town of Century effective January 10, 2025,” Gomez said on January 7, 2025, reading from a letter to [...]
No Injuries When Jeep Rear-Ends Semi In Fiery Highway 97 Crash
There were no injuries in a fiery Wednesday afternoon crash on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
The driver of a northbound Jeep Renegade rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Highway 97 just north of Tungoil Road just after 3 p.m. The Jeep traveled across the southbound lane, through a ditch and came to rest in a field. [...]
Two Injured In Highway 29 Crash Wednesday Morning
Two people were injured in a Highway 29 traffic crash on Wednesday morning.
The driver of a Jeep apparently rear-ended a passenger car just north of Roberts Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged After Alleged Knife Attack, Lawn Damage Off Becks Lake Road
A Cantonment woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a man with a knife and tearing up his lawn during a February dispute off Becks Lake Road.
Missty Louise Tarver, 44, was arrested recently on an outstanding warrant for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
According to [...]
Back To School: Escambia District Aiming To Hold Onto Historic ‘A’ Rating
Wednesday is the first day of school in Escambia County, and this year school is starting with a loftier goal — maintain the school district’s first A grade in recent memory.
In the school grades released by the state on July 1, 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. Overall, 19 ECPS schools [...]
New Car Rider Procedures In Effect At Tate High School This Year
Car rider procedures have changed this school year at Tate High School.
Parents will enter the campus at Tate School Road (near the electronic sign), and two lanes will make an immediate right and travel along a construction fence before merging into one lane and circling around in front of the Tate Building for morning drop-off [...]
Chick-fil-A Relocation Approved To Former Dodge’s Property On Nine Mile Road
The Escambia County Development Review (DRC) has given final approval to a new Chick-fil-A on East Nine Mile Road at the site of a former convenience store.
The proposed development consists of the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new 5,394-square-foot, single-story restaurant with 86 associated parking spaces and a drive-through on [...]
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Wahoos Hold On For Dear Life, Win Wild Extra-Inning Thriller 11-10 Over Biloxi
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Superintendent: Smooth Start Sets High Expectations For Escambia Schools As New Year Begins
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DeSantis Awards $9 Million Grant To Bring 2,000 Shipbuilding Jobs To Pensacola, Escambia County
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Photo Gallery: First Day Of School In Escambia County
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ALEA Identifies Atmore Man Killed In Baldwin County Crash
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Tate Lady Aggies Sweep Washington Wildcats In Preseason Volleyball Action
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Escambia Library Director Christal Bell-Rivera Submits Resignation
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Northview Chiefs Name Volleyball Teams
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Nearly 13,000 Ballots Cast So Far In Escambia County Aug. 18 Primary Election
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Escambia Sex Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
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FHP: Driver Collides With Train At Escambia County Railroad Crossing
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Biscuits Burn Blue Wahoos 19-9
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Century Man Arrested For Domestic Battery Incident
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Northview Seniors Celebrate Senior Sunrise
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Escambia County Rapper Convicted On Federal Drug Related Charge
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