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Tropical Depression Forms, Expected To Become Hurricane With Northern Gulf Coast Landfall
Tropical Depression Nine has officially formed over the Gulf of Tuesday.
The depression is moving toward the east near 5 mph and an east to east-northeast motion is expected during the next couple of days. By Friday, a turn to the northeast is anticipated. On the forecast track, the depression is expected to pass to [...]
ECSO: Suspect, 17, Wanted For Pulling Gun Inside Cantonment Whataburger After Tate Game
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named a 14-year-old suspect who pulled a gun inside a Cantonment fast-food restaurant on September 4.
Henry Thomas Watts II is wanted for aggravated riot with a deadly weapon; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; improper exhibition of a firearm; and brawling, fighting, or corrupting moral decency.
The incident occurred shortly [...]
17 Arrested In Multi-Agency Human Trafficking And Prostitution Sting In Atmore
A multi-agency two-day operation conducted at an Atmore hotel resulted in the arrest of 17 people on charges related to human trafficking and solicitation, according to Atmore Police Department Major Charles Thompson. Two of those arrested have been an Alabama lawmaker and a school board member.
The operation was conducted from October 1 to October 3, [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Assault, Strangulation After Dispute
A 19-year-old Cantonment resident was arrested following a domestic disturbance involving a knife and a foot pursuit with deputies.
Deangelo Jerrell Bolden was charged with felony battery by strangulation, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, grand theft, criminal mischief, and resisting an officer without violence.
According to an arrest report from the Escambia [...]
Town Of Century Launches Online Utility Bill Payment System
Responding to years of requests from citizens, the Town of Century has launched a secure online payment system for water, sewer, sanitation, and natural gas services.
To pay online, customers can visit www.centuryflorida.gov and look for the “Pay My Bill” link located at the bottom of the page. Clicking that link directs users to the town’s [...]
Cantonment Wife Charged With Attempted Homicide In Screwdriver Stabbing, Husband Jailed On Gun Charge
New details have emerged regarding a domestic disturbance last week in Cantonment that left a husband injured and both spouses behind bars on felony charges.
Susanna Wright, 61, is charged with attempted homicide with domestic violence, while her husband of 20 years, 51-year-old William Bradley Wright, is charged with possession of a weapon or ammunition by [...]
Century Group Seeks Over $1 Million From Escambia Children’s Trust For Early Learning Program
A Century-based youth organization is seeking over $1 million from the Escambia Children’s Trust to expand early childhood learning and family readiness services in northern Escambia County.
The proposal from Extra Mile Club Str8 Up will be before the Escambia Children’s Trust Program Committee during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6. The Extra Mile Club [...]
Escambia County Rehabilitating Fishing Pier At Lake Stone
A fishing pier rehabilitation project is underway at Lake Stone in Century.
According to Escambia County Parks and Recreation, the routine maintenance project includes replacing old wooden piers and railings. The pier was temporarily closed due to the project.
Lake Stone Campground is a 100-acre campground and boat ramp facility located at 801 West Highway 4. The [...]
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Beulah Man Gets Over 10 Years For Possession Of Child Sexaul Abuse Materials
A Beulah man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in state prison following an investigation into child sexual abuse materials...
Escambia County Acquires Old Century High Gym Property For Multi-Use Shelter
Escambia County has officially cleared the way to move forward with a new multimillion-dollar community center and storm shelter at...
Escambia Clerk Pam Childers Sues County Over $1.1 Million Budget Cut
Escambia County Clerk and Comptroller Pam Childers has filed a lawsuit against Escambia County, alleging county commissioners retaliated...
Breezy And Pleasant Conditions Midweek Before Rain Returns Friday
The North Escambia area will enjoy a pleasant, dry stretch through midweek featuring partly to mostly sunny skies, gusty northeast...
Escambia Man Gets Federal Prison For Defrauding Local Credit Unions
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for submitting fraudulent loan applications to local credit...
DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Record 20th Execution of Year
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his second death warrant within a week, putting the state in position to exceed its modern-era record for...
Tate Sweeps Jay; Northview Defeats Blacksher
Tate 3, Jay 0 The Tate Lady Aggies traveled across the river and earned a hard-fought three-set sweep over the Jay Lady Royals in...
Molino Ballpark Hosting Halloween Tournament And Home Run Derby
Molino Ballpark will host a Halloween Tournament this weekend, along with a Home Run Derby to kick off the festivities. The tournament...
UWF Ranks Regional Top 10 In U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News...
Paid Parking Returns To Downtown Pensacola
Paid parking resumed Monday in downtown Pensacola, ending a temporary suspension put in place during the Reimagine Palafox construction...
Bonus Gallery: Northview Cheerleaders, Band, NJROTC, Fans
The Northview Chiefs took on the Destin Sharks last week. For a bonus gallery with the NJROTC, band, fans and cheerleaders, click...
Florida Drivers Get A Little Relief At The Pump, AAA Says
Florida drivers are finally seeing some relief at the gas pump after a sharp run-up in prices last month, according to AAA.. The state...
Troopers Seek Hit-And-Run Driver In Multi-Vehicle Highway 29 Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver who triggered a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Highway 29 near...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Weekly Veterans Service Office Hours Coming To Century
Military veterans and their families in North Escambia will have regular access to local, in-person assistance starting this week...
UWF Argos Fall In Road Game To Abilene Christian
Saturday night became the game UWF’s football team experienced the formidable challenges of its climb into Division I FCS competition. Abilene...
Florida Government Weekly Roundup: Work Clothes, Executions, Terrorist List
Legal action was quickly pushed as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet this week designated several groups as national and international...
PBS Programming Returning To Local Airwaves November 1, Transmitting From North Escambia
PBS programming is returning to Northwest Florida airwaves on November 1, broadcasting directly from a transmission tower located...
DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Man Who Killed To Get On Death Row
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his record tying 19th death warrant of the year this week, this one for an inmate who killed his cellmate...
Master Gardeners Hold Workshop On Hobby Greenhouses At Molino Library
Escambia County Master Gardeners presented a workshop on hobby greenhouses at the Molino Branch Library. Attendees learned practical...
New Gateside Program At Pensacola Airport Allows Non-Flyers Past Security
A new program now in place at Pensacola International Airport will allow people to spend a little more time together. Gateside by...
October 6 Century Town Council Meeting Canceled
The regular Century Town Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, has been canceled. According to town officials,...
High School Football Scoreboard
Here are this week’s high school football scores from across the North Escambia area. FLORIDA Friday Jay 1, True Institute...
SUV Ends Up Suspended On Power Pole Wires Following Pensacola Boulevard Crash
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle crash that left one vehicle nearly vertical on power pole guy wires Friday afternoon. The...
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV In Cantonment
A 22-year-old Cantonment man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after being struck by an SUV on County Road 97. The crash occurred...
Emma Holder Named Northview High Homecoming Queen (With Photo Gallery)
Emma Holder was crowned Northview High School’s 2026 homecoming queen Thursday night. First runner-up was Hallie Emmons, and...
Craft Extravaganza Saturday At The Molino Community Center
The Molino Mid County Historical Society will hold its 2026 Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, October 3 at the Molino Community Center...
North Escambia Residents Bring Bookstore To Flomaton, Aim To Lift Local Economy
A new bookstore, The Guilty Librarian, opens on Saturday morning in downtown Flomaton, Alabama. The business is operated by two North...
Olivia Criswell Named Tate High School Teacher of the Year
Olivia Criswell has been named the Tate High School Teacher of the Year. “Mrs. Criswell is an outstanding biology teacher who...
Outside Burn Blamed For Muscogee Road House Fire In Cantonment
Escambia County Fire Rescue has determined the cause of a Thursday afternoon house fire in Cantonment to be stray embers from an outside...
Chiefs Fall To Destin 35-21 On Homecoming Night
The Destin Sharks beat the Northview Chiefs 35-21 on Thursday night for homecoming in Bratt. The Sharks bit first, taking a 7-0 lead...
Northview Chiefs 2026 Homecoming Parade Rolls A Day Early
The Northview Chiefs 2026 Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt on Thursday afternoon, a day early due to a forecast for heavy rain...
Cantonment Man Charged With Felony Fleeing After 3-Mile Highway 29 Pursuit
A 46-year-old Cantonment man is facing a felony charge after allegedly failing to pull over for a deputy for roughly three miles on...
