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Century Approves Tentative $8.48 Million Budget, Steady Property Tax Revenue
The Century Town Council on Thursday night gave tentative approval to a millage rate for steady property tax revenue and an $8.48 million budget.
The council approved a millage rate of 1.0405. While higher than the 0.9204 mills that have been in place for several years, 1.0405 is the “rolled-back” rate — the computed millage rate [...]
Firefighters Battle Logging Equipment, Brush Fire Deep In Wooded Area Near Walnut Hill
Firefighters from multiple agencies spent Thursday afternoon battling a logging equipment blaze and a resulting brush fire deep in the woods off Highway 97A west of Walnut Hill.
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, the Florida Forest Service, and the Atmore Fire Department responded to the scene, located about two miles [...]
Deputies Search Cottage Hill Property In Connection With Active Missing Person Case
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home in Cottage Hill on Thursday morning in connection with a missing person case.
Deputies searched a mobile home and property in the 1000 block of Wendy Drive. Multiple deputies, crime scene units and the Legacy K9 Search team were seen on the property during [...]
Woman Injured After Crashing Into Truck Near Molino
One person was seriously injured after crashing into the back of a truck on Thursday morning near Molino.
The crash occurred about 7:45 a.m. on Stout Road. The 22-year-old female driver of a passenger vehicle rear-ended a commercial vehicle that was stopped mostly in the roadway.
The woman was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County [...]
College Football Foundation, Sun Belt Award $1,000 To Tate High Teacher
A Tate High School educator received a big surprise, walking away with national recognition and extra funds to support her work.
Lauralee Best was surprised by representatives of the Sun Belt Conference with a $1,000 gift as part of the annual Extra Yard for Teachers “Big Day for Teachers” initiative. She was chosen from among all [...]
Accused Of ‘Gross Negligence,’ Century Employee Defends Record Before Council
This week, the Century Town Council tabled action on firing a street department employee for “gross negligence” and “causing monetary and hardship with citizens”.
The town charter requires the mayor to hire, and fire, employees only after getting approval from the town council. And over recent years, there has been a lot of tension and even [...]
Lower Humidity And Sunny Skies
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Clear, with [...]
Traffic Light or Restricted U-turn? Residents Voice Opinions On Highway 29, Highway 196 Intersection Safety Options
A large crowd gathered late Tuesday afternoon at a Florida Department of Transportation public meeting in Molino to weigh in on proposed safety improvements at the deadly Highway 29 at Highway 196 (Barrineau Park Road) intersection. Area residents had the opportunity to weigh in on two alternatives being considered for the intersection: a traditional traffic [...]
‘Two Major’ Natural Gas Leaks: Century To Spend Nearly $70K To Fix
The Town of Century has allocated up to $70,000 to repair “two major” natural gas leaks.
The leaks — described only as being “in Byrneville” and on “Highway 29″ — have been ongoing since they were discovered by a consulting company over a year ago. Town Clerk Carrie Moore said Tuesday night that the leaks are [...]
Blue Wahoos Honor Northview Grad Brianna Smith For A Decade As ‘Twirly Girl’
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos recently honored their “Twirly Girl,” Northview High School graduate Brianna Smith, for 10 years with the team.
Before graduating in 2017, Smith twirled at Northview, where as a majorette she was known for performing with fiery batons.
Smith is now in her fourth year of teaching at Byrneville Elementary School.
Pictured: Blue Wahoos Twirly [...]
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Friday Night Football Schedule, Thursday Night Scores
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Blue Wahoos Eliminated From Playoffs In 8-3 Loss To Shuckers
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ECUA Repairing Broken Water Main In The Teleran, Kingsfield, Chemstrand Area
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Impact 100 Names Finalists For $1.3 Million In Grants
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Officers Rescue Fox Entangled In Netting Near Molino
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Escambia County Man Convicted Of Second Degree Murder For Gas Station Shooting
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Vehicle Fire Quickly Extinguished At Davisville Community Center
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Volleyball: Tate Beats Pace 3-1; Northview Chiefs Fall To Central
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SEC Soccer Tournament Returns To North Escambia In November
The Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament will return to the North Escambia area in November. The top 12 SEC teams will...
Ascend Reports Non-Hazardous Wastewater Spill
Ascend Performance Materials on Old Chemstrand Road reported a non-hazardous wastewater spill on Tuesday. “Due to equipment...
DeSantis, Florida GOP Clash Over ‘Rainy Day Fund’
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Century Workshop Explores In-Home Childcare Businesses Following Daycare Closure
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Wahoos’ Season On the Brink After Playoff Game One Loss To Biloxi
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West Roberts Road Reopening Extended To Thursday; Overall Project End Pushed To Winter
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MILO, The Mobile ID And Licensing Office, Is Coming To Walnut Hill This Week
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Escambia Man Sentenced For Selling Machine Gun Conversion Devices On Facebook
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EREC: Water Service Restored In Breastworks Road Area
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Man Airlifted Following ATV Crash On Highway 97 In Walnut Hill
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Reminder: Kids Get Free Breakfast And Lunch At 44 Escambia County Schools
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Molino Community Center, Library, Museum To Close Sept. 19-26 For Restoration of Vintage Floors
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Bonus Gallery: Northview Tribal Beat Band, Cheerleaders, Fans, And More
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Average Florida Gas Prices Rise Above $4 A Gallon
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Wahoos Wrap Regular Season with 2-1 Loss to Shuckers
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Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Trouble Spots
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School Closures, Rezoning On The Table As Escambia School District Begins “Right-Sizing” Process
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Connection With Atmore Crowd Shooting
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