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Planning Board Approves Land Use Changes For OLF-8 Despite Strong Resident Opposition
The Escambia County Planning Board voted 4-1 to approve a significant modification to the 540-acre OLF-8 property in Beulah, advancing a request by developers Tri-W Development and Chad C. Henderson Enterprises to shift the site’s future land use designation to Mixed-Use Urban.
The proposal comes after a series of financial and contractual renegotiations between the county [...]
Woman Accused of Snatching Cash From Man As He Was In A Fight Behind Century Store
A Flomaton woman is facing a felony charge after cellphone video surfaced showing her allegedly stealing cash from a man’s pocket while he was actively engaged in a physical brawl behind a local convenience store.
Lori Ann McCaw, 35, was arrested on a warrant charging her with robbery by sudden snatching without a firearm or weapon. [...]
800-Acre Opt-Out Approved By Escambia Planning Board, Threatening Midwest Sector Plan Future
Escambia County’s first and only large-scale attempt at long-range growth planning is on life support following a narrow vote by officials to essentially dismantle its central hub.
The Escambia County Planning Board voted 3-2 on July 7 to recommend approving an opt-out request for more than 800 acres in the heart of the Optional Sector Plan. [...]
FPL Customers To Share $80 Million Refund Of Hurricane Storm Charges
Florida Power & Light customers will receive about $80 million in refunds stemming from charges imposed for storm restoration work from the 2024 hurricane season, state regulators determined Tuesday.
The Public Service Commission approved the refund, which will result in a one-month reduction in base rates to reflect any “revenue over-recovery” charges from FPL, which serves [...]
Quick Action Limits Damage After Lightning Strikes Century Mobile Home — ADD PICS
Lightning sparked a small fire at a Century mobile home on Tuesday afternoon.
The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. in the 100 block of East Cottage Street, just off Ivey Street. Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters arrived to find light smoke showing from the singlewide mobile home. Quick work prevented the fire from spreading.
Firefighters [...]
Century Prison Inmate Faces Meth Trafficking Charges After Visitation
A Century Correctional Institution inmate was charged with possessing a trafficking amount of methamphetamine following a routine security screening after visitation hours.
Rodney L. Addison, 33, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine of 14 grams or more and possession of contraband by an inmate.
According to a probable cause affidavit the incident occurred as inmates were returning [...]
Pensacola Police Say Deadly Downtown Shooting Resulted From ‘Ongoing Feud’
Pensacola Police Chief Eric Winstrom said Monday that an ongoing feud led to the shooting that claimed one life and injured six others early Sunday morning in downtown Pensacola. The investigation has determined that at least two weapons were fired during the shooting incident.
“What we have been able to determine is that there is an [...]
Century Mayor Says Wastewater Study Remains A Priority After DeSantis Budget Veto
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis line-item vetoed items totaling $810 million when he signed Florida’s $117.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, including a wastewater project in Century.
The Century “Inflow and Infiltration Study” passed the Legislature but was vetoed by the governor. The $315,000 study was to be aimed at problem areas in the system to [...]
Ernest Ward Middle School Student Places In Top 10 At National History Day
An Ernest Ward Middle School student has earned an elite national distinction on the academic stage.
Dillon Seaman claimed a spot in the Top 10 in the nation at the National History Day national competition held June 14-18 at the University of Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
The annual event served as the prestigious culmination of months [...]
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Hot, Scattered Showers Thursday And Friday; Rain Likely For The Weekend
Hot temperatures in the lower 90s will pair with isolated afternoon storms for Thursday and Friday before a major shift in the weather...
Drone Nabs Pensacola Man Facing Attempted Murder, Eluding Charges
A Pensacola man faces an attempted murder charge and a slate of narcotics offenses after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit...
FPL Addresses Fourth Of July Power Outages That Left Thousands Without AC
Florida Power & Light is addressing outages that left thousands without power on a hot Fourth of July afternoon. “They are...
Hurricane Season Now Predicted To Be ‘Well Below Normal’
Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has...
Four More Homers And A Big Inning Lead to Comeback Win For The Wahoos
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos completed their second consecutive come from behind win by a final score of 8-7 over the Montgomery Biscuits. The...
Two Arrested In Connection With Downtown Pensacola Shooting That Killed One, Injured Six Others
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in downtown Pensacola that claimed one life and injured six others. Nicholas...
New ‘I Voted’ Stickers, New Ballot Tracking, Polling Changes, For 2026
With a critical primary election next month, Escambia County is rolling out voter-experience and tech upgrades designed to boost turnout...
Former Inmate Arrested After Allegedly Flying Contraband Drone Toward Holman Prison
A former inmate is back behind bars after allegedly attempting to fly a contraband-laden drone into Holman Correctional Facility last...
Trimble’s Walk-Off Elevates Wahoos To Victory
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos topped the Montgomery Biscuits by a final score of 6-5 in a 10-inning contest on Tuesday night Some shaky...
No Charges To Be Filed After 2-Year-Old Rescued From Escambia County Septic Tank
We are learning more about a tragic event last Thursday in which a 2-year-old was rescued from a septic tank at a trailer park just...
Local First Responders Donut Strike Raises Nearly 48,000 Meals To Fight Hunger
Local law enforcement and firefighters recently swapped their typical treats for a cause, raising the equivalent of 47,895 healthy...
Survey: What Did You Think About The Century Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks?
What did you think about the Independence Day celebration and fireworks in Century? The Town of Century wants to know, and they are...
Tonight’s Century Town Council Meeting Has Been Rescheduled
The regular July 7 Century town council meeting that was scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, July 14. The...
Eight, Including Seven Children, Escape Serious Injury In I-10 Travel Trailer Rollover
Eight people from central Florida, including seven children, escaped with only minor injuries after their vehicle and travel trailer...
UWF Has A New Logo, Refreshed Branding
The University of West Florida has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a new primary logo and updated visual system, designed...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assault At Atmore Hotel
An Alabama, man is behind bars after a welfare check at an Atmore hotel uncovered a brutal assault late last week. Robert Heath Walker,...
Pensacola Symphony Musicians Perform At Century Library (Gallery)
Musicians from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performed live last week at the Century Branch Library. For more photos, click here. NorthEscambia.com...
Looking Back: The Local Photos And Stories From The Past Week
This photo gallery highlights some of the most interesting and meaningful images and stories as we look back at last week in North...
These Are This Week’s Construction Delay Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Dishmey Flirts with Perfecto As Wahoos Win Chippy Rocket City Finale
Eliazar Dishmey took a perfect game through 5.2 innings, allowed just three hits over 6.1 scoreless frames, and led the Pensacola...
One Dead, Six Others Injured In Downtown Pensacola Shooting
One person was killed and six others were injured in a downtown Pensacola shooting early on Sunday morning. Pensacola Police said...
Man Airlifted In Serious Condition After Reported Walnut Hill ATV Crash
A man was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition following a reported ATV crash in Walnut Hill on Saturday evening. The crash...
Thousands Endure Power Outages On Hot Fourth Of July Afternoon
Thousands of people endured a hot Fourth of July afternoon with no power, some for several hours. FPL first reported over 4,000 customers...
What Did Florida Include In America’s Time Capsule To Be Opened in 2276?
“America’s Time Capsule” was buried on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. It...
Our Hometown Blue Angels Played Big Part In America 250 Celebration
Pensacola’s own U.S. Navy Blue Angels were a big part of the America 250 celebrations on July 4. The Blues performed a flyover...
Beulah Road Resurfacing Project Concludes
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed a $4.4 million project to resurface Beulah Road from Mobile Highway...
Despite Home Run Barrage, Wahoos Fall To Trash Pandas On Festive Fourth
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos hit four homers, including a pair from red-hot Cam Cannarella and a dramatic go-ahead shot in the eighth...
Century And Flomaton Team Up For America 250 Celebration With Flyover, Fireworks (Gallery)
Hundreds of area residents celebrated America’s 250th and the Independence Day weekend on Friday in Century. The event, a joint...
Free Admission To Florida State Parks For The Independence Day Weekend
Admission is free to all state parks in Florida through Sunday to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Florida’s award-winning...
Are Fireworks Legal For The Fourth In Escambia County?
Are fireworks legal for the Fourth of July? The short answer is yes, but there are a few things to know. Escambia County allows fireworks...
