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Molino Tornado Caught On Camera
A local storm spotter caught an apparent tornado on camera this morning near Molino.
A tornado warning was in effect with radar confirming a strong rotation as the storm moved from Barrineau Park and across Highway 29 north of Highway 97 about 8:30 a.m.
Asa Schlobohm captured the images, and below has highlighted the rain-wrapped tornado since [...]
Windy, A Few Showers Possible Tonight
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. [...]
Tropical Storm Claudette: See The Very Latest Info
The latest tropical update information is in the graphics on this page, click to enlarge.
Escambia County is currently under a tropical storm warning, tornado watch, and flash flood watch. Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts in excess of 10 inches, will possible across the area.
How Much Will Terminated Administrator Gilley Get In Severance Pay? And Here’s What She Thinks Of Her Job Performance
The Escambia County Commission voted Thursday afternoon to immediately terminate Administrator Janice Gilley.
Under her contract, Gilley will receive a lump sum cash payment equal to 20 weeks of her $185,000 salary. That equates just over $71,150. The county will also provide for her health and detail insurance for six months under the sames terms as [...]
This Century Bridge Was Closed About A Year And A Half Ago. The Town Can’t Afford To Fix It.
A Century bridge remains closed nearly a year and a half after it was discovered to be near collapse, and the town can’t afford to fix it.
On January 29, 2020, the town suddenly closed the bridge on Freedom Road, just east of Jefferson Avenue. Photos obtained by NorthEscambia.com a few days later showed the dangerous [...]
Escambia County Commission Terminates Administrator Janice Gilley Effective Immediately
The Escambia County Commission has terminated Administrator Janice Gilley, two years into her three year contract.
Commissioner Steven Barry made a motion during a meeting Thursday afternoon to consider Gilley’s employment contract concluded immediately. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jeff Bergosh.
The motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Doug Underhill voting no.
“I’ve had the honor of serving [...]
All Four Lanes Now Open On The Pensacola Bay Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation has reopened the Pensacola Bay Bridge to four lanes of traffic this morning, re-establishing the safe and efficient connection between the communities of Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. The traffic pattern has reverted to the configuration on the bridge prior to when it was damaged by Hurricane Sally on September [...]
Century Woman Accused Of ‘Samurai Style Sword’ Attack Now Charged With Tampering In The Case
A Century woman accused in an altercation involving a “samurai style sword” last month is facing a new charge for tampering in the case.
Mariah Brianna Moore, 29, was charged with tampering in a felony second degree proceeding. The new charge is a second degree felony.
In May, Moore was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly [...]
New Owner Making Good On Promise To Clean Up Century’s Alger Sullivan Mill Property
For the first time since it was ravaged by tornado five years ago, the former Alger Sullivan Lumber Mill property in Century is almost cleaned up.
The 38-acre abandoned industrial site was heavily damaged and was mostly untouched since EF-3 tornado winds of 150 mph on February 15, 2016.
The property was purchased March 1, 2021, by [...]
School Board Gives Nod To Updated Progression Plan With No Change To Valedictorian And Salutatorian Awards
The Escambia County School Board voted Tuesday night to move forward with advertising updates to the Student Progression Plan, with no change to the current practice of naming a valedictorian and salutatorian at each of the county’s high schools.
In a proposal presented to the board at a Monday workshop, Lesa Morgan, the school district’s director [...]
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Rigby Road Bridge In Bratt Closed After Roadway Collapses
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I-10 Bridge Reopened Across Escambia Bay
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Over 22,000 Lost Power Due To Tropical Storm Claudette; Majority Restored By Early Afternoon
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Skanska Says They Moved, Secured Barges Away From Pensacola Bay Bridge
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Flood Warnings For Escambia And Perdido Rivers
Flood warnings have been issued for the Escambia and Perdido rivers in North Escambia. These forecasts are subject to change dependent...
Gulf Power: We Are Ready For Any Power Outages
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Escambia Reports 61 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week
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Friday’s Wahoos Game Postponed, Will Try For Saturday Afternoon Doubleheader
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Tropical Storm Warning: Local Need To Know Information
Escambia County is under a tropical storm warning. Here is the local need to know information from Escambia County: Potential for...
Here Are Some Rainy Weekend Summer Reading Resources From The Escambia County School District
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Mahan, Bleday Drive in 5 Runs In Wahoos Win
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DeSantis: Florida Law Enforcement To Help Secure Border With Mexico; ECSO Committed To Sending Aid
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$260,000 In Scholarships Awarded To Take Stock In Children Graduates
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Escambia County Offers Free Sand For Tropical Weather Prep
Escambia County is offering free sand for residents living in flood-prone areas in advance of possible heavy tropical rain this weekend....
Johnson & Johnson ‘One Shot’ COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday In Walnut Hill
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Biscuits Beat The Wahoos 7-3 In Second Game Of Series
A night after a signature, walk-off win, the Blue Wahoos played a game Wednesday they will quickly seek to forget. They committed...
Amy McCrory Named New Bratt Elementary School Principal
The Escambia County School District has named Amy McCrory as the new principal at Bratt Elementary School. McCrory is retiring at...
Nick Fortes Provides Walk-Off Blast In Ninth For The Blue Wahoos
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ECUA Lifts West Nine Mile Road Boil Water Notice
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has lifted a precautionary boil water notice that was issued Saturday for customers along West...
Sheriff Says Shooter Targeted House In Molino Homicide, No Suspect Yet
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation into a Molino murder, and they believe the house where...
County Pauses Removal Of Residents From Century Home, Giving Them A Chance To Pay Back Taxes
Escambia County has paused their move to force the residents out of a home in Century; instead the county is working with family members...
Vehicle Overturns On Highway 97 In Walnut Hill Late Monday Night
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Register Now For Tate Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp
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District 5 Commissioner Barry To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Molino
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Eric Randall Sworn In As New Pensacola Police Chief
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Sacred Heart Vaccination Clinic Thursday At Olive Baptist Church
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Update: Superintendent Drops Proposal To Eliminate Valedictorian, Salutatorian Honors
Monday, Escambia County School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith pulled a controversial plan change from the school board agenda...
Gilley Proposes Warning To Anyone Contacting Escambia County By Email Or Online
Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley is proposing a warning to anyone contacting the county by email that their IP address...
New Signal At Highway 29, Molino Road Becomes Operational Tuesday
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Jay High’s Carson Walters, First National Merit Finalist In School History, Receives Auburn Scholarship
Jay High School Class of 2021 graduate Carson Walters has been awarded the National Merit Auburn University Scholarship. Walters is...
AAA Says Florida Gas Prices Are The Highest Since 2014
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Land Being Cleared For New Dollar General Store In Century
Work is underway at the planned location for a new Dollar General store in Century. Land is currently being cleared for the store...
Traffic Alerts – What To Expect On The Road This Week
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