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Atmore Looks To Solve Flooding Problem. What Will That Mean Downstream In Florida?
A federally funded project is in the planning stages to alleviate flooding in Atmore, but what will that mean for Florida residents?
Atmore has received a $17 million grant from the USDA National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to reduce flooding in the Pine Barren Creek Watershed. The watershed drains a large portion of the city, essentially [...]
Molino Woman Charged With Alleged Amusement Park Burglary
A Molino woman was charged with recenthly with burglarizing a local waterpark and amusement park where she was formerly employed.
Madison Lee Galle, 19, is charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief, both felonies.
According to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office records, deputies responded to Splash City Adventures on Pensacola Boulevard on December 23, [...]
New Nine Mile Road Costco Construction Moving Quickly
Construction is underway on a new Costco at 225 East Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval in August 2025 for a Costco at 225 East Nine Mile, the previous site of a long-closed Kmart and, later, a Planet Fitness.. The architectural firm MG2, which has partnered with Costco for 30 [...]
Cantonment Man Arrested For Burglary At Olive Baptist Church
A Cantonment man is was arrested for allegedly breaking into an Olive Baptist Church ministry building and a church, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Edward Suggs, 53, was charged with felony counts of burglary of an unoccupied structure, criminal mischief with property damage over $2,500, possession of burglary tools, and misdemeanor larceny.
Deputies responded to [...]
ECFR: Fire Near Molino Was Caused By A Chicken
A chicken is being blamed for a fire last week near Molino.
The fire in the 5600 block of Highway 99 near the Escambia County 4-H facility was reported around 12:40 p.m. Thursday.
According to Escambia County Fire Rescue, the fire started in a chicken coop and spread to numerous bales of hay, creating thick smoke in [...]
No Injuries In Highway 29 Rollover Crash Near Bogia Road
There were no injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash midday Saturday on Highway 29.
About noon, the driver of a Kia sedan lost control, left the roadway, and overturned in a muddy ditch alongside Highway 29 near Bogia Road.
Both the driver and passenger escaped without injury.
The McDavid Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to [...]
Century Correctional Officer Sexually Assaulted By Inmate, FDC Says
A correctional officer at Century Correctional Institution was sexually assaulted by an inmate, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate David Gutierrez, 34, sexually assaulted the officer, the FDC said.
The FDC said the officer was injured but did not provide further details. All assaults are investigated, and disciplinary action is imposed in accordance with [...]
Baby Reportedly Injured In Cantonment Crash Involving SUV, Escambia Deputy
An infant was reportedly injured during a crash involving an SUV and an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office cruiser late Friday night in Cantonment.
The crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on West Roberts Road near Sutton Place Drive. The deputy was reportedly just off the roadway when her cruiser was struck by the SUV.
The infant was transported [...]
Escambia Westgate’s Very Special Mardi Gras Parade (With Photo Gallery)
Let the good times roll!
The 33rd annual Mardi Gras parade was held Friday morning at Escambia Westgate School — a very special parade for the school’s special needs students.
With plenty of beads, trinkets, smiles, and Mardi Gras krewes, the parade rolled through the school parking lot for students with sensory issues that might not otherwise [...]
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Tate Aggies Shut Out Choctaw 15-0: Mitchell Drives In Five; Padgett Throws No-Hitter
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Beulah Middle School FFA Visits Over 900 Elementary Students For Hands-On Agriculture Day
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Escambia Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Fentanyl Charges Stemming From Nine Mile Traffic Stop
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Lipscomb Elementary School Holds Family STEM Night (Gallery)
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Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Photos: Pensacon Friday And Saturday
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JV Northview Chiefs Go 2-1 At Weekend Tournament With Big Win Over Opp
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs went 2-1 in the T.R. Miller JV Tournament, with rain cancelling their final game. J.U. Blacksher...
Independence For The Blind Students Gain Real-World Skills At Flomaton Restaurant
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Lady Aggies Rebound From Early Losses To Down Foley In Tournament Play
The Tate Lady Aggies dropped two but got final game redemption during a Saturday tournament at Foley High School. Friday play was...
Ernest Ward Middle School Horse Judging Team Places At State Finals
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Tate Bats Explode in Double-Digit Win Over North Bay Haven (With Gallery)
The Tate Aggies beat North Bay Haven Academy of Panama City 11-2 on Friday night in Cantonment. Starting pitcher Nathan Connors earned...
Early Northview Chiefs Lead Evaporates In One-Run Loss To The Escambia Gators (Gallery)
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Bigalow Nets Hat Trick For Aggies Against Navarre (With Gallery)
The Navarre Raiders brought a powerful offensive attack to Cantonment on Friday night, defeating the Tate Aggies 22-3 Kira Bigalow...
Man Convicted Of Manslaughter For Fatally Shooting Teen At 2024 Cottage Hill Party
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Cantonment Man Charged With Arson For Torching His Own Jeep
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Racist Comments Get Man Kicked Out Of Escambia Commission Meeting
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Tate High Theatre Presents ‘Shrek The Musical’
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Atmore Man Charged With Attempted Rape, Assault Of Woman
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Baseball: Tate Varsity Falls To Crestview; JV And Freshmen Earn Wins
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Womack Homers As Northview Softball Beats West Florida 18-4
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Tate Boys Tennis Beats Milton 7-0
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Escambia County Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Firearm Possession
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Century CRA Reemerges with $191K Balance For Blighted Area; First Meeting in Years Held
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Suspect Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Pensacola
TThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a Pensacola Police officer-involved shooting on Wednesday afternoon. The...
High School Juniors In Escambia County Receive Required CPR, AED Training
Juniors at Northview High School received required hand-on CRP and AED training on Wednesday, led by Dr. Matthew Steiner, a pediatric...
NorthEscambia Publisher Named One Of Escambia County’s Most Influential People
The Pensacola Independent News has released their 2025 Inweekly Power List — their ranking of the most powerful and influential...
