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Cantonment Man Arrested On Multiple Sexual Battery, Minor Exploitation Charges
A 70-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office following allegations of sexual battery and explicit communications involving a minor.
Gonzalo Quinones is facing multiple felony charges, including sexual battery by an adult on a victim under 12 years of age, lewd or lascivious conduct, and transmitting information harmful to minors.
According to [...]
Century’s New ‘Backyard Apartment’, Tiny Home Rules Move Forward To Legal Review
The Town of Century is moving closer to modernizing its rules on backyard homes, shifting from its previous “Accessory Apartment” regulations to a newly drafted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.
Following guidance from town council workshops held in June and July, Emerald Coast Regional Council planner Eric Christianson submitted the draft update to Section 90-81 of [...]
First Look At The Design For New $10 Million Shelter In Century
We are getting a first look at the design for a new multimillion dollar community shelter in Century.
The Town of Century was awarded $10 million Florida Department of Commerce’s Rebuild Florida grant to turn the old Century High School gym property into a multipurpose facility that will also serve as a shelter during hurricanes or [...]
ECFR: Clothes Dryer Sparked Friday Night Cantonment Apartment Laundry Room Fire
The fire that damaged the laundry room at a Cantonment apartment complex on Friday night was sparked by a clothes dryer, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
ECFR said their investigation determined the fire was started by an electrical malfunction inside the dryer.
The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. at the Wild Oak Farm Apartments [...]
One Injured In Monday Crash At Highway 29 And Neal Road
One person was injured in a crash on Monday at Highway 29 and Neal Road in Cantonment.
The crash, which involved a Honda Civic, Nissan Pathfinder, and a Ford F-150, shut down northbound Highway 29 for a short period of time.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released more information.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, [...]
Gunfire Incident Leads to Aggravated Assault Arrest
A Walnut Hill man was arrested following a disturbance involving gunfire off Pineville Road last month.
Ricky Eugene Foster, 56, was taken into custody by Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
According to an arrest report, deputies responded to a residence following reports of shots [...]
Century Man Charged Under Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ Law At 108 MPH On I-110 In A Kia
A Century man was arrested under Florida’s “Super Speeder” law after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper clocked him traveling over 100 mph on Interstate 110 in Pensacola.
Austin Lee Clark, 24, of Century, was pulled over in the early morning hours of July 12 after a state trooper conducting stationary speed enforcement spotted his vehicle flying [...]
$5.3 Million Resurfacing Project Planned for West Highway 4 From Davisville to Century
Escambia County is set to award a $5.3 million contract this week to resurface the full 13 miles pf West Highway 4 from Highway 97 in Davisville to North Century Boulevard in Century.
The project will provide resurfacing and safety improvements along West Highway 4. The work on the county road will also include reconstructing sections [...]
Complaints Of Unsafe Heat At Century Prison Trigger Surprise Lawmaker Inspection
On Friday, State Representative Michelle Salzman conducted an unannounced inspection of Century Correctional Institution following mounting complaints from family members regarding severe heat and poor living conditions inside the prison.
The surprise visit followed a wave of concern reaching both elected officials and local media.
Florida law allows members of the Florida Legislature to make unannounced visits [...]
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Wahoos Walk Off Suspended Game, Fall 10-2 To Biscuits In Follow Up
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Free Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Wednesday
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Summer Lunch Program Continues This Week At the Molino and Century Libraries
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Atmore Man Dies Following Monday Afternoon Crash
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Pensacola Chamber Reaffirms Support For Appointed School Superintendent
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has formally reaffirmed its support for maintaining an appointed Superintendent...
Tate Aggies Name Volleyball Teams
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-10
A small plane made an emergency landing on I-10 near 9th Avenue on Monday morning. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s...
Escambia County Man Sentenced to Life In Prison For 2024 Christmas Day Shooting
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Northview FFA Officer Team Meets With Local Agricultural Stakeholders
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Mark Your Calendar: Escambia County School Orientations, Open Houses Are Set
Mark your calendars — orientation sessions and open house dates have been set for schools in Escambia County. Elementary Schools ...
This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
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Five-Run Sixth Sinks Wahoos In Smokies Series Finale
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New Escambia County Teachers Prep For The New School Year
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New Principal, Assistant Principal Named At Escambia Westgate
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2025 Northview Graduate, NJROTC Commander Flew In Pensacola Beach Air Show
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Photos: See The Century Library Pollinator Garden
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Florida Weekly Roundup: Judicial Wordsmithing
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Blue Wahoos Hold On For Extra-Inning Win Over Smokies
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Dirt Portion Of North Barth Road To Close Monday
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Two 17-Year-Olds Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Friday Crash
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240 Pounds Of Little Tabs, Big Impact: Molino Park Elementary Helps Families At Ronald McDonald House
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Two Riders Seriously Injured When Their Motorcycles Collide on I-110
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Compton Continues To Crush It In Wahoos Win Over Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took Friday’s contest 5-4 over the Knoxville Smokies. The game started like any other game for the Blue...
UPDATE: Boil Water Notice Lifted For West Roberts, Stefani, Stallion Roads And Nearby Areas
UPDATE: This boil water notice was lifted on Sunday, August 2. A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area that includes...
