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New West Roberts Road Closure Begins Today; Reopening Expected After Labor Day Weekend
A new closure is expected to begin today, August 29, on West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 as crews continue roadway reconstruction for the $4.6 million West Roberts Road Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project.
West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 is expected to reopen after Labor Day weekend, weather permitting. [...]
Two Century Council Members Named to Florida League of Cities Policy Committees
Two members of the Century Town Council have been appointed to serve on 2026–2027 Florida League of Cities (FLC) Legislative Policy Committees.
Councilwoman Shelisa McCall Abraham was appointed to the Development, Code Compliance, and Redevelopment Committee, while Councilmember Sparkie Harrison was named to the Finance and Taxation Committee.
Committee appointments were made by Florida League of Cities [...]
Jury Convicts Cantonment Contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste Of Racketeering, Fraud
A six-person jury deliberated for less than one hour Thursday before convicting embattled contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste of Cantonment on charges of racketeering and organized fraud over $50,000.
Jurors found LaCoste guilty under Florida’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as organized fraud, for using his company, LaCoste Construction Group, to defraud dozens [...]
Jay Man Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Jay man was sentenced to 40 years in state prison this week on multiple felony child sexual abuse charges.
Judge Clifton Drake sentenced Kyle Wesley Allen Stover to 40 years in state prison followed by lifetime sex offender probation for lewd or lascivious molestation (victim less than 12 years of age, defendant 18 years of [...]
Century Issues Drinking Water Warning After Elevated Lead Found In Home Samples; Town Says Its System Is Clear
The Town of Century has issued a “Drinking Water Warning” after sampling showed elevated lead levels in some homes.
“We collected samples and analyzed them for lead. The results of more than 10 percent of our samples exceeded the action level for lead,” the notice stated about the samples collected at faucets inside the homes August [...]
Man Gets Life In Federal Prison For Murdering Reservist Just Behind Nine Mile Kohl’s
An Alabama man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for fatally shooting and running over a woman on January 2, 2025, near an apartment complex behind Kohl’s on Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to the area of an apartment complex on Baldridge Drive about 8:30 p.m. to find [...]
Sneak Peek: Planting Part Of Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 Needy Families
Every November, NorthEscambia.com takes you to Farm-City Week, and this year we are giving you an early sneak peek.
During Farm-City Week just before Thanksgiving, a couple of hundred student volunteers from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will work for a day in the fields near Jay for the harvest.
This week, the UF/IFAS West Florida Research [...]
Flomaton Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family Of Nine
A family of nine people was displaced after a fire destroyed their Flomaton home early Wednesday morning.
The mother, father and their seven children were able to escape without injury.
The fire was reported just after 2:30 a.m. in the 20000 block of Highway 31, just a few feet west of the Flomaton town limits. Firefighters were [...]
Town Of Century Pays Tribute To Late Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr.
The Town of Century on Tuesday night honored the life and service of former Century mayor and councilman Luis Gomez, Jr., who passed away recently. He was 64.
Gomez was appointed interim mayor in August 2023 after the resignation of then-mayor Ben Boutwell. He was later elected to the position with no opposition in 2023 in [...]
Cantonment Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun Charges
A Cantonment felon has pleaded guilty in federal court to federal weapons charges.
Jesse Allen Hudson, 43, entered the guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and one count of possession of an unregistered firearm.
Hudson faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in [...]
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Scattered Showers Possible Saturday; More Likely Sunday And Monday
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Chiefs Roll Past McIntosh 42-13, Shift Focus To Graceville Road Trip
The Northview Chiefs remained undefeated on the young season Friday night, rolling past the McIntosh Demons 42-13 just across the...
Friday Night Football Scoreboard
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Recap: UWF Football With Stunning Win Over No.16 Southern Illinois In Division I Debut
Given an opportunity for a second historical debut, the UWF football team produced another stunning achievement. The Argos, a 20-point...
Matheus’ Multiple RBIs Leads Wahoos to 5-3 Win
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Historic Upset: UWF Beats No. 16 Southern Illinois In Division I Debut
The University of West Florida won its first Division I football game on Thursday night at home. UWF beat No. 16 Southern Illinois...
Update: Grand Jury Findings Called ‘Politically Motivated,’ Spurs Call For Resignations
Democrats on Thursday called for more investigations and resignations of top state officials after a leaked state grand jury report...
Man Facing Multiple Drug Trafficking, Distribution Charges After Task Force Raid
An Atmore man is facing a slate of felony drug offenses after a multi-agency task force raided a residence in the city. Kelvin Owens...
Wahoos Best Biscuits In Extras As Magic Number Narrows To Nine
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Farm Share Food Distribution Saturday In Walnut Hill
Justified Incarcerated Ministries will host a Farm Share Food Giveaway in Walnut Hill on Saturday, August 29. The distribution will...
Leaked Hope Florida Grand Jury Report: State ‘Misappropriated’ Funds
A state grand jury report found Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” funds by diverting Medicaid money to a nonprofit,...
Sneak Peek: Planting Part Of Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 Needy Families
Every November, NorthEscambia.com takes you to Farm-City Week, and this year we are giving you an early sneak peek. During Farm-City...
Tate Sweeps West Florida to Stay Unbeaten
The Tate High School Aggies kept their undefeated season rolling with a dominant 3-0 sweep over the visiting West Florida Jaguars,...
Chance Of A Few Scattered Showers Tonight
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance...
Walks Burn Wahoos Against The Montgomery Biscuits
For the first time since last Thursday, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos found themselves in the loss column. In a 10-0 loss to the Montgomery...
Register Now: Free 4-Month Food Distribution Program For Veterans Begins Thursday
A new initiative aimed at easing financial burdens for local military families will launch Thursday evening in Escambia County. The...
Tate Aggies Rule The Vikings; Northview Fall To PHS is Hard-Fought Match
Tate Aggies Rule The Vikings The Tate Aggies lived up to the night’s royal theme Tuesday, delivering a commanding 3-0 sweep...
Dolly Parton’s Legacy Included Bringing Books To Children In North Escambia
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at age 80, leaving behind not only a legendary music catalog that spanned decades,...
Bryon Donalds Picks Bryan Avila As Running Mate
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Deputies Search For Fleeing Domestic Disturbance Suspect In Cantonment
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shots-fired domestic disturbance shortly after 8:15 p.m. Tuesday...
Operation Statewide Shield Recovers Eight Missing Children In Escambia County, 163 Statewide
Eight missing children have been safely located and recovered in Escambia County as part of Operation Statewide Shield, a massive...
Wahoos Win 5th Straight Behind Matheus’ 4-RBI Night
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Century Teen Accused In Fatal Showalter Park Shooting Will Be Tried As Adult, Arrest Report Reveals New Details
A 16-year-old Century teen charged with first-degree murder for a deadly shooting at Showalter Park will be tried as an adult, authorities...
Northview FFA Students Take Top Three In Farm Bureau Speech Contest
Northview High School FFA took the top spots at the recent Escambia County Farm Bureau Speech Contest. Grace Oliver (pictured top)...
Florida Department Of Health Seeks To Drop Four Required School Vaccines
The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida...
Cantonment Man Who Fled Traffic Stop And Hid In Air Duct Sentenced To Jail
A Cantonment man arrested earlier this year after hiding in an air duct following a traffic stop has been sentenced to jail time. Kevin...
DeSantis Announces New Restrictions On ‘Inappropriate’ Temporary Cash Assistance Purchases
Florida is set to become the first state in the nation to restrict how recipients spend state cash welfare benefits, banning the purchase...
Learn To Do Business With Escambia County At Upcoming Event
The Escambia County Office of Purchasing is hosting a free open house for current vendors and anyone interested in learning more about...
Possible Infant Skull Found In Wooded Area Near Byrneville Prompts Investigation — But It Was A ‘Realistic Fake’
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George Stone Offering GED Classes At Molino Community Center
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