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Camp Fire Century, The Town’s Only Childcare Facility, Closes Permanently On Friday
After 18 years, the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center will close permanently on Friday.
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking that we have to go through with and close the doors in Century,” La-Vonne Haven, executive director of the Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire U.S.A., told NorthEscambia.com. “They have all been truly incredible kids.”
On April 5, 2008, [...]
Operation Southern Slow Down Begins: Five States Launch Coordinated Speeding Crackdown
Law enforcement agencies across five southeastern states, including Florida, launched a coordinated crackdown on speeding this week as part of a multi-state campaign aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
Operation Southern Slow Down, now in its ninth year, began Monday, July 13, and will run through Saturday, July 18.
The annual campaign brings together transportation and safety [...]
Atmore Community Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Vows to Keep Doors Open
Atmore Community Hospital has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but hospital leadership emphasizes that the facility will remain fully operational with no cuts to patient services.
The hospital serves not only Atmore but also surrounding areas, including many North Escambia residents.
The voluntary petition was filed on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
Century Awarded AARP Grant For Pedestrian Safety And Walkability Study
The Town of Century has been awarded a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge program to study community walkability.
The grant will fund a community walk audit designed to assess sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and lighting along key town corridors. The initiative aims to identify barriers to mobility and highlight opportunities for future infrastructure improvements [...]
No Serious Injuries In Highway 97 Three-Vehicle Crash
There were no serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97.
The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. in front of the Davisville Community Center, just north of West Highway 4, and involved a Range Rover, a Ford Bronco, and a Hyundai SUV.
One person was transported to a hospital by Escambia County EMS [...]
Two Fallen Oak Trees Shut Down Century Area Roads; One Leaves Hundreds Without Power
Hundreds of residents in the Gandyville and Byrneville areas spent a portion of their Saturday without air conditioning after falling trees downed power lines and disrupted traffic on Saturday afternoon.
The trouble began shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday when a large oak tree collapsed near a 90-degree curves on Killam Road, just west of Century and [...]
Jay Motorcyclist Killed In Saturday Night Collision
A Jay man was killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle collision in Navarre, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 87 and Segura Street.
According to the FHP, a 75-year-old female driver from Fort Walton Beach was operating a sport utility vehicle when it collided with [...]
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Peanut Field Near Florida-Alabama Line
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing in an Alabama peanut field near the Florida state line on Friday afternoon.
The pilot and a student made the landing in the field after experiencing engine trouble, approximately 0.7 miles south-southwest of the runway at the Atmore Municipal Airport. There were no injuries.
The 2023 Diamond DA 40 NG [...]
First Mail Ballots Returned For August Primary, Including 18 In Escambia County
Ballots are being cast across Florida for the 2026 primary election.
In Escambia County, 18 mail ballots had been returned by Friday, with 10 of those Democratic, six Republican, one with no party affiliation (NPA) and one listed as “other”, according to the Supervisor of Elections.
Over 800,000 mail ballots have been sent out across the state.
The [...]
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Former Baptist Health Employee Sentenced To Seven Years For Molesting Teen Patient
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These Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots
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Ninth Inning Comeback Cut Short In 4-2 Wahoos Loss
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Suspect Now Charged With Attempted Murder In Downtown Pensacola Shooting
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Monday Is Deadline To Apply For $65,000 In Community Grants From International Paper
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Escambia Woman Sentenced To 18 Years For DUI Crash That Killed Retired Navy Veteran
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Blue Wahoos Offense Goes Quiet In 11-1 Loss
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Earlier Start, Expanded Lineup Announced For Next Week’s Pensacola Beach Air Show
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Century Taco Truck Altercation Lands Three Family Members In Jail
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Salzman To Host Community Food Distribution, Backpack Giveaway On August 1
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Hernández The Hero As Wahoos Win Another Walk-Off
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Planning Board Approves Land Use Changes For OLF-8 Despite Strong Resident Opposition
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Drone Nabs Pensacola Man Facing Attempted Murder, Eluding Charges
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