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Escambia Commission Bans Data Centers; Barry Says No Projects Ever Under Consideration In District 5
The county commission voted unanimously Thursday night to ban data centers in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County.
The ban is essentially two parts:
An approved resolution now officially on the books memorializing its position that data center facilities are not permitted under the County’s Land Development Code and are not an appropriate form of development within [...]
Penny for Progress: Escambia Commission Votes To Put LOST Renewal On November Ballot
The Escambia County Commission voted on Thursday night to send the renewal of a penny tax to the ballot in November.
Voters will decide if they will extend the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for a decade.
Thursday night’s unanimous commission vote instructs the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections to place the renewal on the November 3 [...]
West Roberts Road Lane Closures Will Extended Beyond Friday Target Date
A $4.6 million West Roberts Road widening and drainage improvement project is continuing.
Work was expected to be complete by this Friday, July 24, on the most recent phase of the project that began June 2 with lane closures between Stallion Road and State Road.
Wednesday afternoon, Escambia County confirmed that the work will be extended past [...]
Century Mulls New Ordinance To Allow ‘Backyard Apartments’, Tiny Homes
The Town of Century is moving closer to expanding local housing options following a newly released draft ordinance governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which was presented to the town council. The proposal, outlined in a July 20 memorandum from Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) Planner Eric Christianson, comgined direction from the town council across [...]
New I-10 Exit At Beulah Road, Hwy 29 Improvements, Other Projects For Escambia County
Hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects have been funded in the state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
All total, Sen. Don Gaetz said Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties were approved for $370 million in state funds for 86 projects.
Gaetz said, “If we are going to serve our current population, grow, create jobs, [...]
Couple Charged With Felony Aggravated Child Abuse For Alleged Physical Abuse, Severe Neglect Of Young Girl
Several felony charges against a local couple following allegations of physical abuse, confinement, and food deprivation involving their elementary-school-aged daughter.
Justin Patrick Redd, 33, and his wife, Brittney Michelle Redd, 28, have both been charged with identical offenses, including felony aggravated child abuse (domestic violence), felony neglect of a child with great bodily harm, and a [...]
Escambia County Reallocates $8 Million to Speed Up District 5 Dirt Road Paving
The Escambia County Commission has reallocated over $8 million in District 5 dirt road paving funds from completed or delayed projects to dirt roads that can be paved sooner in District 5.
The $8,022,410 in budgeted funds was realigned from dirt road paving projects that were completed or delayed due to right-of-way constraints to projects that [...]
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Century’s Freedom Road Bridge Nears Construction Phase After Escambia County Funds Inspection Contract
The Freedom Road Bridge in Century has been closed for six and one-half years, and the town may finally have the money to replace...
Sunny And Hot Through The Weekend
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around...
Only Woman on Florida’s Death Row Denied New Sentencing Hearing For Escambia Murder
Tina Lasonya Brown, the only woman on Florida’s death row, will remain there following a court ruling on the Escambia County...
Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, And More At This Weekend Library Media Sale
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library will hold a two-day Summer Media Sale this weekend. The sale will take place Saturday...
Wahoos Sweep Clingstones In Tense Twin Bill
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos swept a doubleheader against the Columbus Clingstones on Thursday night in a pair of nailbiters, taking...
Suspect Drowns In River After Fleeing From Santa Rosa Deputies
A search for a wanted suspect ended tragically when he drowned in the Blackwater River, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s...
Texas Women Charged In Escambia County Retail Theft Spree
A Texas duo’s Florida vacation took a sudden detour straight to the county jail following an alleged multi-store shoplifting spree...
FDLE Arrests Escambia Man For Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested an Escambia County man for child sexual abuse materials. Robert Demarcus...
Blue Wahoos Breeze To 3-1 Win Over Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Columbus Clingstones by a final score of 3-1 on Wednesday night behind consistent bats and...
Molino Utilities Issues Boil Water Notice For Portion Of Highway 95A
Update: This boil water notice was lifted the morning of Friday, July 24. Molino Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice...
Pensacola Police Arrest Final Suspect In July 5 Downtown Shooting That Killed One, Injured Six
The Pensacola Police Department has made its final arrest in connection with a July 5 downtown shooting that claimed one life and...
Cantonment Man Charged After I-10 Motorcycle Chase
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly leading state law enforcement on a motorcycle pursuit along Interstate 10 in Escambia...
Florida Dept. Of Education May Direct Local School Districts To Address AI
The Florida Department of Education is poised to direct all school districts to incorporate rules regarding artificial intelligence...
Several Escambia County Voting Precincts Have Moved
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has announced several polling place location changes for the 2026 elections. Polling...
Century Kids’ College Students Learn About Government, Share Ideas For The Future
Participants from the Century Kids’ College at Pensacola State College visited Century Town Hall on Tuesday to learn more about...
Update: Jay Operations Manager Suspended Following Sex Offender Violation Arrest
Following her arrest on a sex offender violation charge, the Town of Jay’s operations manager has been suspended with pay. April...
Blue Wahoos, Clingstones Postponed By Tropical Storm Bertha
Tuesday’s game at Blue Wahoos Stadium between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Columbus Clingstones was postponed due to high winds...
Jay Operations Manager, Recent City Manager Contender Arrested On Sex Offender Violation
The Town of Jay’s operations manager—who was recently considered for the town manager position—was arrested Monday morning...
Need Sand For Flood Prep? It’s Available Free In Escambia County
With a tropical storm watch in effect for the Northwest Florida coastline, Escambia County has free sand available for residents...
Two Escambia County Tax Preparers Plead Guilty In Fraudulent Tax Return Scheme
Two Escambia County tax preparers have pleaded guilty to federal charges for an alleged fraudulent tax return scheme. D’ontrinique...
Escambia Master Deputy Christopher Echele Receives Sheriff’s Award
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Christopher Echele has received the Sheriff’s Medal Award from Sheriff Chip...
Florida’s Month-Long Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Began Monday
Florida’s month-long Back to School Sales Tax Holiday began on Monday. The discount holiday, first offered as a seven-day period...
Look Back: Blue Angels, Pensacola Beach Airshow Photos
Thousands upon thousands of people were thrilled by the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show last week. Here’s your chance to look...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Cantonment 10,000 Pound Food Distribution Is Tuesday
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host a food distribution on Tuesday, July 21, providing 10,000 pounds of food to local residents...
Florida Drivers See Sharp Spike In Gas Prices
Florida drivers saw a sharp spike in gas prices last week as oil markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and strong...
Wahoos Drop Series To The Biloxi Shuckers
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped Sunday night’s series finale to the Biloxi Shuckers by a final score of 11-1. Left-handed starter,...
Tropical Storm Watch In Effect For Northwest Florida
A tropical depression formed off the coast of Florida on Sunday morning . Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts....
Florida’s Jobless Rate Drops For The First Time Since 2024
For the first time since the end of 2024, Florida’s unemployment rate went down last month. A report released Friday by the Department...
Northview Band Member Takes Part In Florida Bandmasters Association Nine Star Honor Band
Northview High School Tribal Beat band member Aubrey Flowers took part recently in the Florida Bandmasters Association Nine Star Honor...
